PPC News
DAVLS 1 year of service, 1000 people helped
“In response to high levels of demand, we are increasing the support we provide to current and former ADF members – and their families,” says Jasmine Stanton, a former Navy officer and Army Reservist who is now the Director of DAVLS.
“Our legal help is free and confidential – and it’s completely independent. We don’t work for the Royal Commission, or the Defence Department, or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Pro Patria Centre finalist for Pitch Up Wagga Wagga
Pro Patria Centre is one of three local non-profit finalists in PitchUp Wagga Wagga.!
New Treatments for Mental Health
The TGA has approved new mental health treatments from 1 July 2023. Pro Patria Centre provider, Monarch Health, will add psychedelic therapy to their treatment services. Use the link here to register with Monarch Health for more information
Starting 2023 With Gratitude!
Thank you Riverina Water!
Merry Christmas!
We need your financial support!
Donations to help secure the purchase of the Pro Patria Centre site can be made here: https://www.propatriatrust.org/make-a-donation
Art Classes with Larry Appleyard @PPC
Join our local artist Larry Appleyard for an introduction to acrylics on canvas workshop.
Pro Patria Centre on 9 News
Thank you Jayne Azzopardi 9 News for telling our stories. if you missed Jayne Azzopardi on the news last night, here is her report.
Pro Patria Property Trust: Pro Patria A Call to Action
We need your financial support to purchase the Carmelite Monastery so we can continue our work with Veterans
A Call to Action: Your Defence, Our Battle
You may have noticed some extra activity around the Pro Patria Centre or even spotted Gold Logie Award-winning actor and scriptwriter John Wood in town.
Veterans Health Week: 1-9 October 2022
We are working with providers who share our vision for better holistic approaches to health and wellbeing and eating well plays a big part in that.
Unboxed with Wellways
Wellways Murrumbidgee’s newest program to support men in our community.
Pro Patria Centre Consultation Survey 2.0
We are doing it again! We are fortunate to have students from Macquarie University assisting us with the survey of veterans and their families in the region.
Call to Action!
Last week the Australian Parliament debated and voted on the Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package Bill 2022.
Coffee with Purpose: Diggers Coffee Company Supporting Pro Patria
Pro Patria Centre (PPC) is excited to share that Diggers Coffee Company (DCC), Wagga and the Riverina’s first Veteran Coffee Company
Legacy Centenary Celebrations in 2023
The Legacy Torch Relay is a 6 month campaign to pay homage and acknowledge veterans’ families.
Locally-Led Community Trust Supporting Pro Patria Centre
The Pro Patria Property Trust has been established to purchase the Carmelite Monastery and turn it into a facility that will enable the Pro Patria Centre to offer advanced, holistic treatment services for veterans, first responders and their families.
Quilts of Valour Presentation at Pro Patria Centre
Pro Patria Centre has had the honour of hosting several presentations by Quilts of Valour.
On Monday 8th August two Quilts of Valour were presented at PPC, one to a Riverina Vietnam Veteran and another to the family of a deceased Vietnam Veteran.
Pro Patria Centre response to the Royal Commission’s Interim Report
The Board of the Pro Patria Centre welcomes the recommendations in the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Interim Report.
Grow-Harvest-Cook-Heal: Horticulture Course @ Pro Patria Centre
As part of our Veteran Centric community model, PPC is working with local community groups to bring exciting new grass roots initiatives to the region.