TPI NSW

04/06/2026

Australian-built howitzer sends the thunder
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-06-04/australian-built-howitzer-sends-thunder

27/05/2026

Today marks 61 years since HMAS Sydney’s (III) first journey to Vietnam. https://minister.dva.gov.au/news-and-media/minister/marking-hmas-sydneys-iii-first-voyage-vietnam

25/05/2026

https://www.openarms.gov.au/about/news/2026/vietnam-veteran-gary-mckay-and-his-battle-ptsd

The nightmares began for the Australian Army veteran, Military Cross recipient and author when he landed in a Vietnamese jail more than 30 years after surviving near fatal gunshot wounds during the Vietnam War.

23/05/2026

Al and Karen Byrne and family attended
GIANTS vs Essendon at ENGIE Stadium – Sydney Olympic Park

Wellbeing Facilitator, Vanessa Campbell and her family were also in attendance. Best not to discuss the state of play on the field, but a grand time was had in the stalls with our own little party.

Many thanks to Al and Karen for being there. And a special thanks to GWS Giants for the tickets and their support for TPI NSW members.

13/05/2026

CEO Jenny-Jane Carpenter and Wellbeing Facilitator Vanessa Campbell attended the Cor Infinitus morning tea held in the Function Room at the Australian War Memorial, ACT. Kevin Humphreys extended the invitation after being guest speaker at the TPI book launch.

It was a very moving event and I add their website link here for your perusal: https://www.corinfinitus.org/

General (Retd) the Honourable David Hurley AC CVD DSC is their patron. Vanessa and Jenny-Jane had a lovely conversation with him and others about changes at TPI NSW and finding a very high level of interest and support from everyone.

11/05/2026

As part of TPI Veterans NSW commitment to all members, The Board and the TPI NSW Executive are on the road and visiting regional Australia. And what a warm welcome we received at the Ex-Servicemen's Club in Orange this week.

President Kevin Kelly, Vice President Harry Lowe and board member and champion of the constitutional reform project, Phil Hurren, were joined in Orange by TPI NSW CEO Jenny-Jane Carpenter and supported by Wellbeing Facilitator Vanessa Campbell. Together they presented with Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Deputy Commissioner Katrina Jocumsen (NSW/ACT) and TPI Federation President Scott Jeffrey.

Topics included the incoming changes to DVA special rate pensions and a broad range of benefits, the TPI NSW amendments to the Constitution, and a range of improvements to service and new services such as Veteran Family and Welfare Hubs in regions across NSW being implemented by DVA.

Hosting sessions across two days, we had an opportunity to connect with members and their supporters across the Central Tablelands.

Right now, as a member, you have an opportunity to vote to continue the good work for members by TPI Veterans NSW by voting yes to the Ballot you would have received this week and supporting the future of TPI in NSW. www.myvote.com.au/tpi We are working to build and protect your legacy, and you should have your say, so please vote now.

The team have been busy in recent weeks with visits to Hornsby, Orange, and Wagga Wagga, with Canberra, Nowra, and Central Coast coming up. RSVPs are open for the Social and Welfare Club meeting in Nowra on 19 May and a special social get-together to consult members about increasing TPI presence in Wyong and surrounding areas on 20 May. Contact the office [email protected] to RSVP or ask for details about Wyong or Nowra and speak to Vanessa. We would love to see you there.

04/05/2026

See the Blacktown and District Mid-Year Events 2026 video by Ian Brady at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox32m4_DtCg