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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Melissa Davey Medical editor

‘Lives are at stake’: Veterans Centre Australia closes after major funder pulls out, leaving hundreds in limbo

Veterans Centre Australia CEO, Nikki Noakes.
Veterans Centre Australia CEO Nikki Noakes says the organisation did ‘everything humanly possible to keep the doors open’ but could not secure the required funding. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

The not-for-profit service Veterans Centre Australia closed its doors on Tuesday after nearly 12 years of operation, becoming insolvent after its major funder withdrew support.

The service handled up to 600 clients at a time across Australia, advocating for veterans and helping them and their families navigate the often complex bureaucratic processes to access healthcare, financial support, and employment support.

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