The Kiama-Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch is launching a Veterans’ Assistance Centre at its hall on Allowrie Street, Jamberoo - directly opposite the Jamberoo Hotel.

Starting Saturday, 5 April, the centre will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am to 12 noon, providing free support and advice for veterans and their families.

RSL member and veteran Craig “Clarry” Claridge, a highly qualified Wellbeing Support Officer, will be available for consultations. A former Chief Petty Officer Medic with expertise in remote healthcare, Clarry has served with the Royal Australian Navy, Queensland Ambulance Service, and on international operations. For over a decade, he has dedicated himself to supporting veterans and their families in the Illawarra region, helping them access essential services.

Craig and his wife, Danielle, also run Better Planning, a Wollongong-based NDIS company, offering free assistance to veterans and their families navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

In addition to wellbeing support, the centre will provide Justice of the Peace services and a welcoming space for veterans to drop in for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

For more information, contact Kiama-Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch President Gary McKay on 0411 574 019 or via email at [email protected].