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A dedicated Veterans’ and Families Hub to service the Southwest Perth region is one step closer – with its new location confirmed at 65 Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA 6168.
More than 8,000 veterans and families live across the region, which is also home to Australia’s largest naval base – HMAS Stirling – with more than 4,100 employees.
The Rockingham Hub will be close to public transport and conveniently near several community facilities and services including a hospital, recreation centre, library, and education centres, making it easier for veterans and families to access the support they need, close to home.
In December 2023, the Australian Government provided a $5 million grant for RSL WA to lead the development of a new Hub.
RSL WA has a long and proud history of supporting veterans and families across Perth and will now be working closely with the local community to design a Hub that meets their specific needs.
Hubs provide a welcoming space where veterans’ services and advocacy organisations work together to deliver integrated, holistic, wrap-around support – this can include mental and physical health services, wellbeing support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, and social connection.
All current and former serving Australian Defence Force members, including reservists, and families can access support at any Hub.
Ten Hubs are already operating across the country in Adelaide, Burnie, Townsville, Caboolture, Darwin, Nowra, Perth, Queanbeyan, and Wodonga.
The Southwest Perth Hub is part of the Australian Government’s $46.7 million commitment to establish eight new Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs across the country to ensure even more veterans and families can access support close to home.
Additional Hubs are being established in Hobart and Launceston (TAS), Hawkesbury, Hunter and Tweed/North Coast, (NSW), Ipswich (QLD), and Surf Coast/Geelong (VIC).
All new Hubs are expected to be operational by mid-2026, with some services available becoming available at interim locations before then.
To learn more or see the opening hours for a Hub near you, visit Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs | Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Story and Image – Courtesy of DVA