We can
never forget the service and sacrifice of the men and
women who defend our nation.
And we must
also remember the skills our Australian Defence Force
(ADF) personnel learn in defending our nation can be
readily applied in the private sector.
It is up to
Government, business and the community to celebrate
those skills and find the best way to put them to use.
Each year
some 5,500 ADF members leave the military and around 70
per cent do so to pursue an alternative career.
This week
the Australian Government launched the Prime
Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program with a call
to action for businesses across the country to better
harness the talents of our veterans.
The
Government will ensure our ADF personnel are ready for
their post-service careers by ensuring no-one leaves the
armed forces without all the necessary documentation,
such as health and training
records, and providing more support and employment
coaching.
Any
business interested in learning about the benefits of
employing veterans should email:
veteransemployment@dva.gov.au.
We can all
play a part in raising awareness of the enormous
potential and talent of our veterans.
