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NZ VIETNAM VETERANS NATIONAL REUNION 2024
FOR VETERANS, SPOUSES/PARTNERS, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
Warning Order for Friday 1st Nov to Sunday 3rd November 2024
REUNION VENUE - WAIRAKEI RESORT TAUPŌ
For more information CLICK HERE
NEW ZEALAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE COIN
New item available in Q Store. $20 each. Click here for further information
RF CADETS - 75TH REUNION - SEE EVENTS SECTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE
The NZDF Health Hub website can be found here https://health.nzdf.mil.nz and is worth exploring. It is part of the work going forward on the health of veterans, serving men & women, and whanau. A video on how to use the website can be found by clicking on this link: https://health.nzdf.mil.nz/take-action/using-this-website You will find resources for all members of the NZDF community here.
OTAGO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH - LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS
Otago University is looking for participants to take part in a study on alternative and complementary medicine to help relieve pain and distress. A link to the website is https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/veteranshealth/acupuncture . For a particpant Information sheet, click below: https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/veteranshealth/files/2023/05/PIS-update-protected.docx
Veterans' Affairs Website - "Learn About Our claims Process"
Veterans' Affairs have advised us that they have a new section on their website called "Learn about our Claims Process". It contains information specifically for their clients.
It talks about processing times for claims, how to make a claim and what to expect after a claim has been made. This is initial info and it will be updated quarterly on the website.
Click on the link below to the new section:
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/for-clients/information-about-claims/processing-times-for-claims/
MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES by dave sabben
Dave Sabben was a Pl Comd in D/6RAR at Long Tan. He has just published a coffee table book based on his letters to his wife Sue. It is a fantastic read, and will ring all sorts of bells for our cohort. It also tells the Pl level story of Vietnam which will be of interest to the whanau. Click here for more information and review 1 and review 2. Dave's website is www.sabbenmidbook.com where you can find information on how to purchase this book.
AL DON - FINALLY LAID TO REST ON HOME SOIL
Photo by MONIQUE FORD/STUFF
Vietnam War casualty Sergeant Alastair Don’s grave at Ara Tapu Cemetery, Paraparaumu. His son Mike Don (left) and Chris Turver, former Vietnam War correspondent who was in the vehicle with Don when a landmine blew it up.
Click on the link to read the Stuff article about Al Don
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/131729868/one-of-nzs-first-vietnam-war-casualties-finally-laid-to-rest-on-home-soil
Vietnam Veterans (Neville Wallace Memorial) Children's & Grandchildren's Trust
MEMBERSHIP
Subscriptions are now due for 2023 - 2024. Cost is $25 per year. An application form can be downloaded here Word doc or PDF
LATEST FROM THE MoU WORKING GROUP
As advised by NZVVA, the negotiations with the Crown have now concluded. Click here for the latest communique from the MoU Working Group Chair and the documents that have been released.
Communique Four - Click here Communique Three - click here Communique Two -click here Communique One - click here
EX-GRATIA PAYMENT
To all Vietnam Veterans, partners and surviving spouses. Please click on the following link for an important update
Notice to Vietnam Veterans Re Ex-Gratia Payment
Agent Orange and other research papers
Click on the links below to access papers submitted by Eddie Nock on
- Agent Orange;
- Conflict between Science;
- Malathion Exposure;
- Own motion Aerial Spraying;
- The Uncounted Casualties of War
An update on his research paper can be accessed (click here) along with the information sheet here
COMMUNICATIONS
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The next edition for the year will be out in July/August 2023. Please note this will be emailed to members.
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NZ MILITARY SERVICE RINGS
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