Active Veterans’ Network
PORT Stephens Veterans’ Nework based at Tanilba Bay has sifted through some 900 claims in the last twelve months.
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Of these, 654 have been approved, 214 are pending and 61 are still being investigated.
85% of the claims involve serving personnel.
The network has an annual budget of $43,000 and is mainly staffed by former defence force members on a voluntary basis.
These include Jim Horton, Cherylee King, Graham Atkinson, Roger Bell, Beth Howell, Michael Lacy,Mick Purden and Barrie French.
The claims are managed through an exhaustive protocol until a final determination is made.
Their shopfront is located by turning left into King Albert Ave immediately after passing under the arched gateway in Avenue of the Allies. They are most grateful for the use of office facilities they share with Port Stephens Aged Care.
All details can be found on their website: psvn.com.au