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The Naval Association of Australia Pensions and Welfare Service
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Patron-in-Chief: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Introduction
This website has been constructed :
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to help members, serving RAN personnel and widows contact a Pensions Officer to initiate claims for Disability Pensions, War Widows pensions and compensation claims |
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assist The Naval Association of Australia's TIP trained Welfare Officers, Pension Officers and Advocates. |
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provide information and support services. |
It is an initiative of the National Council and is managed by the National Welfare and Pensions Coordinator assisted by the Deputy National Welfare and Pensions Coordinator - Shipmate Alex McNeill (TAS)
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Get help to submit a Pension application as a result of my service in the Royal Australian Navy, or any of the Navy's auxiliary forces in NSW,ACT (Click on the State) |
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Get help to obtain a War Widow's Pension in NSW , ACT (Click on the State) |
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Obtain help with a welfare challenge in NSW, ACT Click on the State) |
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I am a NAA registered TIP-trained Pensions or Welfare officer and wish to log into the NAA Pensions and Welfare officers web pages |
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I want to join The Naval Association of Australia |
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I would like to donate funds or advertise in NAA websites or publications (such a White Ensign Magazine) |
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Get professional Legal assistance for compensation claims under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SCRA) prior to 1 July 2004 and after 1 July 2004 under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme (MRCS) governed by the Military Rehabilitaion and Compensation Act 2004. |
To progressively build a viable, professional and effective Pensions and Welfare Service at National, State and Sub Section level within the NAA to provide qualified TIP-trained officers capable of meeting the Welfare and Pension needs of NAA members, serving Naval personnel and veterans.
To provide assistance, resources and communications for our Pensions and Welfare officers and Advocates consistent with our philosophy "Each for All" - "All for Each"
To provide a point-of-contact for members, widows, serving RAN personnel and veterans seeking Pension, Compensation and Welfare support.
To enhance and attempt to de-mystify the large amount of information available through the Department of Veterans' Affairs, The Repatriation Commission, The Department of Defence, The Repatriation Medical Authority, COMCARE and others for the benefit of our members and Pensions and Welfare officers.
To provide a forum for Welfare and Pensions officers to communicate and share information between each other in order to increase their effectiveness.
To assess and assist officers in procuring funding for their activities particularly through the BEST program.
The Naval Association of Australia is the prominent Australian ex-Naval organisation. It began its life in 1920 as the Ex-Navalmen's Association. Details are in the Naval Association of Australia general website www.navalassoc.org.au.
The Naval Association of Australia is affiliated with or a member of many associations and organisations concerned with the welfare and pensions entitlements of ex-Service personnel.
Contact Us: NAA Pensions Webmaster NAA National Pensions Coordinator
Naval Association Main Webpage
NAA State Pensions Coordinators - QLD VIC TAS SA NT WA ACT