Air Command has several thousand current veterans with different experiences and backgrounds that create the tremendous diversity underpinning our Air Force. With that diversity comes different needs, as well as the different skills and knowledge of each and every veteran. I therefore applaud the tremendous initiative of the NSW Government Veterans Employment Program (VEP) in assisting our veterans transition to a life outside the military, where they can continue to serve the community with the same dedication and skills that they have developed over their military careers.
I was particularly pleased to learn of the extension to the VEP out to 2023 with an admirable goal of assisting a further 1000 veterans to find work in the NSW Public Sector. Not only does this program stand to enrich the lives of our ex-service women and men, but it will benefit the people of NSW by retaining the skills, knowledge and experience of Australian veterans. Thankyou on behalf of the women and men of Air Command.
