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As part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of Australian veterans, Taskforce Veteran is refurbishing several houses at NSW’s Calvary Cessnock Residential Aged Care site into short-term crisis accommodation.
Homelessness is a critical issue within the veteran community, with around 5,800 veterans facing homelessness each year. The severity of this issue became particularly clear during Taskforce Veteran’s work on the Scheyville project, where staff discovered veterans sleeping rough in Scheyville National Park.
To address this growing issue of homelessness in the veteran community, Taskforce Veteran will refurbish two houses – with more to come – at the Calvary Cessnock site, each with a unique focus on providing vital support to veterans in need.
The first house at the Calvary Cessnock site will offer free, short-term crisis accommodation for veterans, complete with essential amenities such as laundry facilities, communal entertainment spaces, basic food supplies, some meals, and 24/7 support from Taskforce Veteran staff.
This first house will ensure that veterans who are sleeping rough can enjoy a safe and comfortable place to sleep while Taskforce Veteran helps them get back on their feet.
In collaboration with local community groups, the second house will focus on connecting veterans with education, employment, and health and wellness services. This house will also provide communal spaces where veterans and their families can relax, reflect, and reconnect with their community through Taskforce Veteran’s range of programs.
As an organisation committed to creating a future where ADF veterans feel appreciated, supported, and connected to the community, the Calvary Cessnock project will ensure these heroes have access to the care, stability, and respect they deserve during their most challenging times.
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