REQUEST FOR AN RSL WA ADVOCATE


Personal Information

Please include postcode
Please include postcode

Next of Kin / Alternate Contact Information


ADF Service History

Please estimate if actual dates are unknown
Please note that Op Resolute is not deemed warlike or non-warlike service
Please include dates if available, but if you are unsure of exact dates please note that and instead include an estimate.
Please include dates if available, but if you are unsure of exact dates please note that and instead include an estimate.

DVA Claims History

Please include: conditions claimed, date of claim lodgement, prior advocate information if you had representation, and any other information you have available.
Please note, this does not include psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or chiropractors

Medical Information



Employment Services

We help Veterans, their partners, and immediate family members find a rewarding job. It doesn’t matter how long ago you served, what stage you are at in your work journey, or how old you are.

Take advantage of our free career support services and gain access to our extensive employer network.



Welfare Services

The RSL WA Welfare Team understand that your situation is urgent and are available to respond promptly. We can assist you with emergency financial relief for essentials such as food, rent, utility bills, security bonds, funeral costs, education, clothing, urgent car repairs, transport and referrals to other appropriate services.

The team are respectful, highly skilled and dedicated to assisting those in need. It is advised to book a face-to-face appointment to discuss your unique situation. All applicants are required to provide proof of service, bank statements for last six weeks and copies of accounts for goods or services requiring payment. All payments are made directly to the service providers.


The WA Aged Sailor's, Soldier's and Airmen's Relief Trust Fund (WAASSARTF)

Each year 50% of the money collected on Poppy Day is allocated to WAASSARTF.  This Fund provides assistance to our Veterans, widows, dependents or ex- ADF members in times of hardship.

Applications can be made for the following:

  • Rent arrears and security bonds

  • Outstanding utility accounts

  • Replacement of white goods

  • Removal costs

  • School fees

  • Mobility Products

  • Motor vehicle repairs

  • Funeral assistance

Evidence of financial hardship needs to be established before assistance can be provided.

  • Monthly Grants can be paid to veterans experiencing ongoing hardship. 

  • Veterans applying for a monthly grant will be interviewed at home by one of the Trustees, this ensures a true account of the veteran’s circumstances and needs are established.  

  • Assistance is restricted to Western Australian residents.


Declaration

RSL WA agrees to:

  • act conscientiously and in good faith, and follow all reasonable instructions to best provide Services for the clients and not allow its own interests to conflict with its duties to the Client;

  • refer to itself as "advocates or representatives" of the Client in all dealings for the provision of services;

  • except as may be authorised by the Client, RSL WA shall not in any way incur any liabilities on behalf of the Client or pledge the credit of the Client.

The Client agrees to:

  • act dutifully and in good faith in its relations with RSL WA;

  • disclose all relevant medical information pertaining to the Client’s “Claim”;

  • where appropriate, inform RSL WA within a reasonable time of any problems about being able to meets its obligations under any contract concluded by RSL WA.

By signing this agreement, I hereby declare that;

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An RSL WA Advocate will contact you at the earliest opportunity. 

Once you have submitted this form, you will be automatically directed to the RSL WA website.  Please accept this as confirmation that we have received your request.