Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Vasey RSL Care

Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (13:08): Last Monday saw Vietnam Veterans Day held on the anniversary of the Long Tan battle. I just want to acknowledge our Vietnam veterans and all that they gave to our communities.

For me, it was a delight the very following day to meet with an extraordinary group of people from Vasey RSL Care. In October a remarkable group of cyclists will ride 460 kilometres from Warrnambool to Box Hill in the inaugural Tour de V Centre. Their purpose is both inspiring and urgent: to raise awareness of veteran homelessness and to highlight the services available to those who have served our nation but now find themselves without a safe place to call home. The Tour de V Centre will shine a light on the incredible work of RSL Care’s V Centre veteran empowerment program in Ivanhoe. Opened earlier this year, the V Centre is the first of its kind in the country, providing safe accommodation alongside tailored support services to help veterans rebuild their lives. This ride will acknowledge the work that they do, and I commend Vasey RSL Care and all the riders.