PROJECT 1
Veteran Education Assistance Scheme
Pursuing further education after serving in the Australian Defence Force is an avenue many veterans look to as they seek to transition into a rewarding career. As it currently stands, study assistance programs are in place for serving, transitioning and eligible members under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth).
It is proposed, however, that much like the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS), Australian veterans are to accrue study funding during their service to assist them in pursuing further education. Under a Veteran Education Assistance Scheme, veterans will obtain financial support to assist with the costs associated with gaining qualifications at universities, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and private Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
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​Several advantages may be drawn from implementing such a scheme, including:
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Assisting veterans transitioning into the workforce
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Improving recruitment
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Recognising service and sacrifice
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Promoting the skills veterans bring to the workforce
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