As the Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, my main role is to represent veteran families and work towards improving policies, programs, and services that help them deal with the challenges of Defence and veteran family life. I do this by collaborating with the community, finding areas that need improvement, and advocating for flexible and supportive systems for veteran families and this covers everything from enlistment to the end of their lives and beyond.

In my position, I make sure that DVA considers the needs of families and adopts practices that are sensitive to their unique situations. I also engage with and examine issues that affect veteran families, providing advice on policies and operations. I identify any gaps in the services available to veteran families and speak up for them, sharing their stories and highlighting their importance in the well-being of veterans and their families. I also work on connecting DVA with other services to create a comprehensive support network for veterans and their families.

As part of my role, I lead veteran family engagement on behalf of the Minister for Veterans Affairs and I do this by actively building relationships with various government agencies, the veteran community, and organisations representing the interests of veteran families. These connections help me stay updated on the latest developments and collaborate effectively.

To learn more about my activities in this space, you can click on the links to access my Interviews, Publications and Presentations.