The Gap RSL Sub Branch Mr Ray De Vere MC OAM R.I.P.

RSL Queensland and ACU announce partnership to support veterans and their families in higher education.

Whatever our job or vocation we all know the importance of education . None more so than the RSL. One of the major problems in transitioning from defence to civilian life is acquiring the necessary skills or knowledge.

To improve career prospects for current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), RSL Queensland and ACU are working together to expand the programs available to veterans across Queensland to support those enrolled in higher education.

This partnership strengthens RSL Queensland’s commitment to higher education for the veteran community, extending the existing annual investment in direct educational bursaries for veterans and their families.

Ray was a long time, well known and highly respected resident of The Gap.

He had an illustrious military career, awarded the Military Cross for his operational service in Vietnam .He led an equally illustrious career in academic and civilian life with a special interest in Veterans Affairs through the RSL, for which he was awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia.

He was State President of the RSL and held various state