Office for Veterans
The Office for Veterans is the central point of contact and coordination for veterans’ policy issues and Queensland Government commitments relating to veterans.
The functions of the Office for Veterans include:
- provision of policy advice on veterans’ matters such as homelessness, health and wellbeing
- leading whole-of-Government coordination on veterans’ matters
- supporting employment of ex-Australian Defence Force members in the Queensland Government
- identifying employment pathways for ex-Australian Defence Force members into key industries such as resources, defence and logistics
- delivering grants and funding programs such as the Queensland Remembers Grant Program and the Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Research Grant Program
- working with key stakeholders to support the delivery of significant commemorative events and initiatives
- providing a mechanism for veterans’ organisations to communicate with the Queensland Government.
- overseeing the curation of Anzac Square, the state's war memorial.
Contact us
- Email: veterans@premiers.qld.gov.au
Useful links
- Queensland Veterans' Portal
- Veterans' employment and training
- Anzac Square
- Queensland Veterans’ Council
- Anzac Day Trust Fund
Support services
The Queensland Veterans’ Portal provides information and links to veteran and family specific support services including health and wellbeing, employment, financial and legal assistance and emergency accommodation.
Emergency assistance
If you or someone you care about is at risk of self-harm, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For counselling, call Open Arms (formerly Vietnam Veterans’ Counselling Service (VVCS)) on 1800 011 046 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Australian Defence Force members and their families can also call the Defence All-Hours Support Line on 1800 628 036.