Past media releases
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Melbourne - Launch of the Broadband for Seniors Initiative
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The Hon. Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs officially unveiled one of the first broadband kiosk to go live in Australia at Legacy House, Melbourne on Thursday 3 September 2009. The kiosk is part of the $15m Federal Government Broadband for Seniors initiative to increase internet access for the country’s senior citizen population.
NEC Australia heads a consortium of organisations that are deploying the broadband kiosks and delivering training. They are: U3A online, ASCCCA and Adult Learning Australia.
Research shows that 70% of over 64’s haven’t been online and the reason is a lack of confidence and access. This new initiative aims to overcome these barriers and provide training and access to help senior citizens benefit from the opportunities online. Melbourne Legacy is thankful to the Federal Government and NEC for providing the Internet Kiosk at Legacy House Melbourne. It will enable us to provide yet another service to our widows and it is most fitting that this extra service was provided during Legacy Week
A special highlight of the launch, which was covered on Channel 7 and ABC2 evening news, was a demonstration
on how to use the Internet by 86 year old Legacy widow, Pauline Priestly to 103 year old Legacy widow May Rush.
Mrs Rush was amazed to see an article about her on the internet. Mrs Priestly googled in the name May Rush and
as Mrs Rush had recently been featured in The Leader Newspaper, as part of a Legacy Week promotion; her photo appeared on the screen. It was an exciting moment for our 103year old widow to see herself on a computer screen! May Rush is an avid fan of ‘The Lions’ and learnt how to google up her beloved football team - it goes to show that you are never too old to learn!
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 | Minister Jenny Macklin MP guides Legacy Widows Pauline Priestly and May Rush through the website.
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|  |  | 86 year old Legacy widow Pauline Priestly (right) demonstrates features of the Internet to103 year old Legacy widow May Rush.
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LEGACY EXPRESSES DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR FAMILY OF AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
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Legacy extends deepest sympathy to the family of Private Benjamin Ranaudo, from Townsville based 1 RAR who was killed when a bomb exploded in the Baluchi Valley, about 25km north of Tarin Kowt, on 20th July 2009.
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“Legacy stands ready to support the families of Australia’s 3,000 men and women currently deployed on operations around the globe to ensure they receive assistance and care that is needed at such times and into the future, and maintains a life long commitment to serving Defence families as required” says Legacy Co-ordinating Chairman, David Kelly.
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“Legacy’s thoughts are with the families of this soldier and his mates during this very difficult time.”
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The death of a soldier is a reminder of the extremely stressful environments endured by our Defence Force personnel. Legacy remembers those personnel who are deployed in hazardous duty and to this end remains dedicated in taking the steps necessary to help ease the ongoing burden Defence families face should tragedy occur.
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Legacy assists more than 115,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with a disability across Australia. Legacy provides tailored welfare support for individual needs which includes assistance with social and medical support, financial assistance, advocacy and education for the children.
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A Legacy spokesperson is available for media comment. For further enquiries please contact Corene Strauss, National Marketing Manager: cstrauss@sydney-legacy.com.au or phone (02) 9248 9018
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RSL and Legacy partner with VB to launch exciting new fund raising initiative
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March 2009 – PRESS ALERT
| Leaders of the ex-service community gathered at Customs House in Sydney today for the launch of the Raise A Glass Appeal – a new initiative to raise vital funds for the welfare programs of Legacy and the Returned and Services League Australia (RSL), (except Qld RSL).
Developed by Legacy Coordinating Council and the RSL National Executive and the in partnership with VB, the Raise A Glass Appeal aims to contribute more than $1 million to support serving and ex-service men and women, fallen veterans and their families.
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Legacy unveils a new website
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March 2009
Legacy is moving with the times by developing a new website which is appropriate to modern society and as a demonstration of its determination to remain contemporary and relevant. It will feature a more dynamic and
interactive portal as well enabling clubs to manage their own local content.
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The website is being developed in three phases over a period of 12 months. The first phase now unveiled is the basic structure of the national website with key information about Legacy. This website was developed following recommendations from an independent Brand Audit conducted in 2007. The next phases to follow include the
Legacy clubs individual micro sites where clubs can include all their own local information and events; the third phase is a comprehensive extranet for the members of Legacy where key resources and tools will be made available, as well as forums for discussion and feedback.
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The project was led by a sub committee of Legacy’s National Marketing. This committee has been responsible for the procurement of a web developer, project management and implementation of the website. The successful company is Komosion – a joint venture between Glass Onion and Komodo CMS.
National Marketing Chairman, Legatee Charles Wright said “Visitors to the website are encouraged to provide feedback to the website committee so that they can ensure best use of this facility and that the site will prove to be interesting, informative, and easy to navigate.
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“This is a significant tool for Legacy and I look forward to the feedback from the community about our new facility. It is going to be an iterative process to ensure we get it right and that addresses our key requirements – that of informing and engaging Australians” said Legacy Co-ordinating Council Chairman David Kelly.
The feedback address is feedback@legacy.com.au
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Legacy extends deepest sympathy to family of fallen soldier
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March 2009
Legacy extends deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Mathew Hopkins the Australian soldier who was
tragically killed in an engagement with insurgents while serving with the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF) in Afghanistan.
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Legacy always stands ready to provide immediate support to Australian defence families to ensure they receive the full assistance and care that is needed at such times, and maintains a life long commitment to serving defence force families.
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“The death of a dedicated soldier is a reminder of the stressful environments endured by our defence force personnel” said David Kelly, Chairman, Legacy Co-ordinating Council.
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Legacy is very proud of our Navy, our Army, and our Air Force who devote their lives to supporting and protecting Australians, and to this end remains dedicated in taking all steps necessary to help ease the ongoing burden defence families face.
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Junior Legatee from Dorrigo to National Hero
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February 2009 – PRESS ALERT
| Legacy joins the community in congratulating Victoria Cross recipient and former Junior Legatee from Coffs Harbour Legacy, Trooper Mark Donaldson VC.
The distinguished Victoria Cross last awarded 40 years ago, was bestowed to Trooper Donaldson as a result of what is described by Defence as most conspicuous acts of gallantry in action in a circumstance of great peril.
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