Veterans Support

Although the Sunraysia Veterans Centre closed on December 19, 2017 there is still a need to continue pension work with Veterans and Widows, all be it under the sole jurisdiction of the Mildura RSL Sub Branch Inc.

During 2018 there have been 92 Veterans and Widows who have sought advice regarding claims/appeals and welfare assistance.

In regard to DVA pensions I expect a monetary gain of approximately $2 million for the Veteran and Widow community in the Mildura area for the 2018 calendar year.

The following is a breakup of my pension and welfare activities for 2018.

Home Visits (4)

War Widow claims and enquiries (7)

Veterans from recent Active Service conflicts ie: Afghanistan (6)

Non active service (49)

Veterans WW2 (4)

Veterans active service, Korea, Vietnam (4). In this category most veterans aged 70 years plus in Sunraysia number over 144, have been through this office previously and no longer require support/assistance at this stage.

Younger veterans and family members seeking RSL financial/assistance or hardship help (10)

General inquires that relate to specific areas concerning DVA/ADF (8)

Paul Mensch

DVA Pensions Advocate

Paul is currently employed full-time by the Mildura RSL and is a fully qualified Advocate.

Paul served for 5 years as a full-time RAAF photographer. He worked in Edinburgh with Aircraft Research and Development Unit as a test flight photographer. He also worked with 92 Wing and undertook operations in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Paul Mensch can be contacted on

PH: 0409 049 290