ATDP

Newsroom

The Newsroom provides messages about ATDP-specific activities and other information relating to the Course in Military Advocacy. The Newsroom is available at the top of the front page of the ATDP homepage.

Updates and Information

The following four sections are only accessible after logging into the ATDP portal. After logging in, select ‘News and Information’ from the menu at the top of the page.

ATDP Statistics

This section provides statistical information about ATDP.

DVA Updates

This section includes DVA news updates and information from DVA business areas.

DVA Businesslines

This section includes DVA Businesslines. Businesslines provide information about changes to legislation, policy and programs which may be of interest to the ATDP community.

DVA QUEST Videos

This section includes QUEST training videos. They provide information about legislation, policy and programs which may be of interest to the ATDP community.

This Information Pack outlines broadly what our volunteer advocates and advocate support officers do to assist our members and clients.

You will find out about:

• The benefits of volunteering as an advocate or advocate support officer,
• More about our advocates and advocate support officers’ roles,
• What commitments our volunteers are making,
• The training and support we and the Advocacy Training and Development Program (ATDP) provide, and
•  What insurance cover is provided to advocates by the Veterans’ Indemnity and Training Association (VITA)

The Information Pack can be downloaded as a Word Template and you can customize it for your ex-service organisation or Veterans Support Centre and distribute it electronically - or print out hard copies for your members.

There are many benefits for keeping the ATDP Advocacy Register (AR) up-to-date. The register is a source where veterans (and those seeking help from advocates) can come and search for a local advocate. The individual advocate names are protected and are not displayed in the search results, however, the ESO contact person is listed together with the advocates’ level of qualifications. The AR is managed by the ESO Authorised Person/s who needs to regularly update the contact details. The ESO Authorised Person can also add/remove advocates from their ESO as necessary.

There is a requirement to update the register once every twelve months to remain current and visible on the register. If you have any questions about the AR please look at our Frequently Asked Questions on the Advocacy Register (advocateregister.org.au) or email ADVOCACY.TRAINING@DVA.GOV.AU