Financial Aid For Defence Families

There are many ways in which the families of defence forces can be helped. A good example is by offering financial aid to them. The best way to help is to get in touch with Defence organizations or agencies, the bodies that are committed to assisting ex-serving and serving members of the forces especially when they are experiencing financial difficulties. Members and ex-members of the forces and their families usually have a lot of needs to be met. The majority of these challenges arise from financial problems. Helping them meet their financial needs is a good way of thanking them for their service to the nation. It is also a good way to exhibit the spirit of volunteerism. Ultimately, helping efforts contribute to better defence services as the members are better motivated.

Instances of Financial Aid

At times, members of the service find it extremely difficult to make ends-meet. The situation can be worse especially if they or their family members suffer illness, mishaps, disability, injury or even death. After they go through such ordeals, they are at times not able to cater to the needs of their families. There are number examples of how financial assistance is offered:

 > Payment of insurance as well as utility bills for families in financial difficulties
 > Help with medical equipment and services while members are accessing pension claim
 > Payment of lawn mowing and house cleaning services for families if injury or illness prevents them from doing it
 > Help with purchase of food goods for families that require them
 > Help with the transport cost
 > Help with child care
 > Help with emergency accommodation
 > Help with call monitoring services

How Businesses Can Help

Businesses can help support families of current and former service men and women by doing any of the following:

 > Fundraising for Defence organizations or agencies
 > Donating a one-off or continuing donation. Donations equal to or above $2 are tax deductible
 > Partnering with Defence organizations to offer a special service
 > Gift matching and payroll deductions
 > Volunteering

Charity Organizations

There are many charity organizations committed to soldiers. As such, there are eligibility criteria for getting financial assistance. However they encourage people to make enquiries at anytime. They work with service women and men as well as their families to offer a client-focused, holistic service. They address the members’ distinct concerns and issues. They offer free defence charity.

Other Services

Charity organizations assist serving as well as ex-serving members of the Defence Force and their households during times of injury, crisis and illness. The organizations offer all its services free of charge. The defence charity activities include:

 > Disaster assistance
 > Financial help
 > Help with entitlements from Department of Veterans’ Affairs
 > Bereavement services
 > Advocacy at the Veterans' Review Board
 > Counselling
 > Building family & community resilience
 > Transition to civilian life
 > Community support

Citizens should play a role by donating or making contributions to charity organizations to improve the welfare of current members and ex-members of the Australian Defence Force. The website address given below has more information: Defence Support.