Christmas in July
Legacy will hold it annual Christmas in July dinner on 18 July 2024 at Club Mulwala. Bookings essential by contacting Brian Cossar OAM
The Charter of Legacy – “The Spirit of Legacy is Service” The care of dependants of those who served their country: namely, veterans who gave their lives or health on operational service or subsequently, and Australian Defence Force members who die in service, affords a field for service. Safeguarding the interests of dependents.
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Founded on a Promise
In 1923 Legacy made a promise to help veteran’s families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. As a dying WW1 soldier said on the battlefield to his mate “look after me missus and kids”. It was a simple promise that Legacy keeps today; providing the same stability, guidance and assistance that a partner would normally provide to his or her family.
Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of Australian Defence Force veterans who have lost their life or health serving their country. Legacy is a uniquely Australian organisation who accepts the ongoing responsibility for the debt Australia to those who have gone before us in the service of our nation. It does so by providing welfare support to widows, children and disabled dependants of Australia’s veterans who served their country in war or peacekeeping operations and who dies on service or subsequently.
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Our Mission
Legacy strives to ensure that the partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health in recognised military service can fully realise their potential.
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Our Vision
No dependant of a veteran suffers financial or social disadvantage as a result of their loved one’s death or injury from service.
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For more information on eligibility contact Legatee Brian Cossar OAM by clicking the link below, or download the Fact Sheet.
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Are you eligible for Legacy Benefits
If your late husband/partner served in a defined operational area of the world Wars, Korea, Borneo, Malaya, Vietnam or a peacekeeping operation, then Legacy will be pleased to offer a helping hand. Legacy’s assistance is also available to the widows and dependants of those killed in hazardous Service training. Legacy benefits include – Case Management, Advocacy, Referrals to other services and organisations, Welfare checks, Personal counselling, Local Widows’ Clubs providing social activities and member’s support, Assistance with applications for pension entitlements, Emergency house repairs or maintenance, Assistance in accessing Allied Health Services, Paying for urgent dental procedures and dentures, Falls prevention aids ie. walking frames, walking sticks and handrails, Accessing vision and hearing services, Assistance with transport to medical appointments, Assistance with the upbringing and education of children, Annual holiday camps for dependents, Financial assistance in necessitous circumstances, Help with welfare matters, Help with legal issues, Recreational outings.
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How can Legacy Help?
Legatees are allocated to widows of veterans and/or their children and will assist and advise you to ensure you have access to Legacy’s facilities and inform you of other established sources of aid for those in need.
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Local Support
Cobram/Yarrawonga Legacy is part of Melbourne Legacy and its area of responsibility covers the area both sides of the border with Tocumwal, Cobram, Barooga, Strathmerton, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Tungamah and Bundalong areas. As at September 2023 Legacy cares for 76 widows and will continue its involvement for as long as the need arises. The majority of widows under its care are widows of veterans of WW2 and are now seeing more widows from the post Vietnam era.
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RSL/Legacy Partnership
The Sub-Branch is in a very fortunate position where it embraces the ideals of Legacy and what it stands for. The co-operation between both sister organisations has been a healthy one that has strengthened over numerous years and work hand in hand to ensure that our veterans, and deceased veterans wives/partners, are cared for in their time of need by the appropriate ex service organisations.