30KVA Standby Generator.
19th September saw the installation of the 30kva standby generator to service both the Qld. branch and the Men's Shed. The installation was the culmination of a long protracted process of grant application ($35,000.00), grant approval and then coordination of the...
Concrete Works.
The new concrete works began some 12 months ago with a grant application and quotes for the work at the garden end of the car park. The purpose for the outlay was to facilitate better and smoother access to the Qld. branch office for our not so mobile veterans. Once...
TSS Rifle Racks
TSS (The Southport School) was in the process of establishing a memorial hall to commemorate 52 past students that had fallen during WWI. They had obtained 52 Lee Enfield rifles (all decommissioned), along with battle jackets decorated with the appropriate rank and...
Vale Marcus Gardner of Swiftco Trailers.
It is with great sadness we hear about the passing of Marcus Gardner, of Swiftco Trailers Gold Coast. Marcus & Partner Samone Hemy are Major Supporters & Sponsors to our Qld Veteran Support Group's Fundraising programs which raise funds to assist war...
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at the Veterans Support Group Nerang premises at 11am on November 11 2024. The ceremony adhered to the accepted protocols, beginning with the lowering the Australian flag to half-mast at 10.40am. Veterans Support Group personnel...
7 foot clinker built dinghy
Sea trials of the dinghy at Emerald Lakes. Vietnam Veterans Federation Brisbane/Gold Coast Regional Sub Branch Inc. 18 Leagues Club Drive, Nerang, Qld. 4211 Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5502 2836 Mobile: 0424 476 027 VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP...
Veterans Support Group Shed has a key focus is to advance the well-being and health of its members & to encourage social inclusion
Shed Maitenance
This past year we have improved our areas around the shed to improve the safety and access to tools and workspaces. Allowing veterans of all ages to participate
Organic Gardens
investing in new soil, raised garden beds, growing and selling of turmeric, garlic and ginger. onsite we also have passion fruit, lemons and avocados
Gumtree and marketplace sales
Thanks go to Roger for coordinating sales
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Transitioning to civilian life can be challenging for some veterans. Finding suitable work, adjusting to life after service, and coping with past experiences can be difficult and confronting.
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