Julie Anderson OAM

I am an experienced advocate with a strong work ethic, specializing in Veteran Affairs, including veterans and veterans' families' welfare. I have successfully represented veterans on advisory health forums, influencing policy and program development. I was recognised with an OAM for service to veterans and veterans' families, showcasing a commitment to improving the lives of veterans and their families. Proven ability to identify issues and get access to those who have the ability to mobilise resources for effective solutions.

• Holder of Victorian Driver's Licence
• Certificate HLTAID012 in First aid
• Victorian Institute of Teaching Full registration 183577

• For the past 18 years, I have been an administrator of several veteran engagement pages, including the DVA Entitlements page on Facebook, which I manage and engage with 37,600 veterans and their families on a daily basis It allows veterans to find information about entitlements, as well as access to civilian medical support when transitioning Many Transition advisors in defence actually direct serving members who are leaving the ADF to join this page to get help in their transition process. I am at the coal face of veteran issues and am alerted to emerging issues usually before DVA is aware of them. I then advise senior management of potential issues that are usually fixed quickly.

Over the past 18 years I have made multiple submissions to inquiries regarding Veteran issues. I have also made oral submissions to the Repatriation Medical Authority, The Specialist Medical Review Council and The Productivity Commission discussing Veteran issues and short comings in the Statement of Principle legislation.

I have made multiple submissions to senate enquiries and have participated in several DVA inquiries including the Dunt inquiry.

• I have multiple applications to trigger investigations into creating and /or changing SOP's for veterans. Most notably I was heavily involved in finally getting an SOP for Gulf war illness called chronic Multi-symptom illness SOP in 2014 and Covid -19 SOP in 2020.

I have danced since I was two, completing my exams in classical, Tap and Jazz in the Commence Syllabus. I am a member of Comdance.

I am a avid AFL supporter who attends games every week.

I love musical theatre and see as many shows as I can.

In January 26th Australia Day Honours 2020 I was awarded an OAM.

the citation was:-

Mrs Julie Michelle ANDERSON, Berwick VIC 3806
For service to veterans and their families.
Veteran Advocacy
• Member, Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Association.
• Member, Welfare Committee, Berwick Returned and Services League.
• Member, Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trials Advisory Group.
• Member, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Round Table.
• Member, Australian Gulf War Veterans Association.
Social Media
• Administrator, Department of Veterans Affairs Entitlements Facebook Group.
• Administrator, Gulf War Veterans Facebook Group and Advisory Board.

In 2017 I was nominated for Australian of the Year.