Institute of Veterans’ Advocates – Consultation

In 2024 the ESORT Advocacy Working Group proposed to establish an Institute of Veterans’ Advocates (the Institute) as a national professional association for veterans’ advocates.

Under the proposal, the Institute would provide leadership and support to veterans’ advocates, set competency and training standards for the sector, and accredit and register advocates. The Institute would similarly establish a code of conduct for advocates and provide members with access to the training and tools they need to deliver high quality advocacy services.

Consultation on the proposal commenced on 23 August 2024 and closed on 4 October 2024.

95 submissions were received from a range of stakeholders including ex-service organisations, other organisations, advocates and veterans.

The Consultation Report is available for download and submissions received can be viewed online.

Feedback from the consultation process has been vital in finalising the key responsibilities and functions of the Institute.