Papakura RSA Welfare

To promote the interests and well-being of Returned and Service members

Committee Members 2010

Chairman:- Gary Walker

Welfare Officers:-  Brian Petley, Bill Lord, Trish Heikoop, Pip Fearon.

This Committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month.

• Medical Expense Scheme - assistance with ongoing medical expenses.
• Welfare Van (sponsored by Lambert Fountain Funeral Home) - available to take members to hospital and other appointments. Small group of dedicated drivers who assist with this scheme.
• Mobility Scooters - are available for sale directly from the Papakura RSA. Contact Brian (Casper) Petley for details or see display in the Foyer at the RSA.
• Veterans Affairs – Contact Brian (Casper) Petley for any queries and concerns regarding Veterans Pensions, War Disability Pensions and Review of Pensions.
• Funerals – Attendance and involvement by Welfare Officers at funerals if requested by family. Information on Burial/Interment of Ashes.
• Memorial Wall – Information on the Services Memorial Walls, Papakura Cemetery and Gatland Road Cemetery.

Useful Contacts

Ministry of Veterans Affairs – contact 0800-483-8372 (Wellington), 0800 553 003 (Hamilton).

WINZ – representatives from the WINZ office visit Papakura RSA each month, on Vets Day, and are available to all members of the RSA for consultation.