88.Legacy-Who are they & Who do they support?
Episode description
In this week's podcast episode, I talk to NSW Legacy President Nikki Hollis about how Legacy started, what they're about and who they support.
Nikki and I also talk about;
- How a dependant of an ADF member or Veteran can access support
- Why a dependant can put their hand up for support at anytime
- What you can access support through Legacy for and the process
- Breaking down the misconception that Legacy is only for older widows
- The help they offer for ADF families experiencing hardship due to the member or veteran having a physical disability or mental illness
- Why Legacy need our support through donations now more than ever
- Their major yearly fundraising efforts- Badge Week and Anzac Day
- How to volunteer as a Legatee and the difference you can make
To find out more information about Legacy and the specific support services they offer click through to the Legacy website https://www.legacy.com.au/clubs/nsw/sydney/ or call 1800 LEGACY.
Legacy provide support for young families and children, aging and vulnerable widows, and dependants with disabilities through holidays and camps, social activities, income support, claims help, emergency relief, the school-age education support, tertiary education support and community visitors and Legatees.
Please Note: Legacy provides support for the families of ADF men and women who have lost their lives or their health as a result of 1 day or more of operational service.
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