Far too many of these brave soldiers have suffered illness as a result of their services, and now we know that, for many of them, the health effects were also passed along to their children. That is more than anyone can ask in terms of service to nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975- - chemical warfare - health aspects, veterans - diseases - australia, wayne "sam" brown, conscription - australia, infantry medic, corps 3, chemical warfare

With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, operation hades, sgt bob keates, saigon, conscripts, chemicals, catastrophe, vung tau, conscription - australia

With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, conscription, catastrophe, chemical warfare, vung tau, 4th field regiment, conscription - australia, sgt bob keates, 110 sig sqn, saigon, operation hades

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - united states, veterans - diseases - australia, major general alan stretton

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, veterans - diseases - united states, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - australia

When we military scitntists iniiated the herbicide program in the 60's we were awae pf the potential for damage due to dioxin contamination in the herbicide. We were even aware that the military formulation had a higher concentration that the civilian version due to lower cost and speed of manufacture. However, because the material was to used on the enemy, none of us were overly concerned. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, veterans - diseases - united states, agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases - australia, major general alan stretton

Nearly 20,000 Australians fought in Vietnam. Now, a decade after Saigon fell, 15,000 of these young men are ill.agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases

Nearly 20,000 Australians fought in Vietnam. Now, a decade after Saigon fell, 15,000 of these young men are ill. agent orange - tboxicology, herbicides - war use, veterans - diseases

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, CDSM Leader, Thelma Kendall, addresses attendees at the CDSM launch. Seated at a table beside her is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a woman standing at a black lectern, speaking into a microphone. Beside her, there is another woman sitting at a long rectangular table. Behind her, there is a freestanding display board with the heading, "Move It or Lose It", the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria text and logo, and various posters and information. In the foreground, there are a few people sitting in the audience (partially obscured), facing them.[On a yellow sticky note printed with the text "URGENT, To: From: Date: Beautone #11421", and handwritten in blue ink] Thelma Kendall CDSM Leader at the Launch of the Project by the Min for Veteran Affairsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, thelma kendall, leader, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster for Veterans Affairs (standing) addresses attendees at the launch. Seated at a table beside him is the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield.COL photo of a man, standing at a lectern, speaking to a large group of people (seated) in a large room. Beside him, there is a woman seated at a table, facing the group. Behind them is a large freestanding Arthritis Foundation of Victoria display board and a large white and blue banner draped across a whiteboard fixed to the wall. Both the display board and the banner contain the text "Move It or Lose It" as a heading. The room contains bi-fold doors, which have been folded back to connect two rooms into one. On the left of the frame, there are some large windows through which a small palm tree is visible.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Mininster shakes hands with the CEO of Arthritis Victoria, Shirley Caulfield, after presenting her with a cheque to assist in funding the program.COL photo of a man and a woman, (both standing), shaking hands. The woman is holding a small piece of paper and they are both smiling. Behind them is an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" display board with information and posters.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, a group of people gather around the Minister and the Foundation's CEO, Shirley Caulfield (partially obscured), after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of a group of people standing in a room. Many of them are holding one or more large printed programs with a red cover.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, shirley caulfield, ceo, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s

The Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSM) program was launched by the Minister for Veteran Affairs at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, the Minister is chatting to two people after the formalities have concluded.COL photo of three people standing close to one another, chatting. One of them is holding a white cup and saucer in one hand while gesticulating with the other. In the background, there are a few people standing to the right of the frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, information displays, chronic disease, self management, pain management, program, launch, minister for veteran affairs, c1990s, c2000s