Vietnam Veterans
- Due to the war being unpopular the Vietnam Veterans did not receive the welcoming home give to other soldiers.
- Some felt the Australia people blamed them.
- Many experienced difficulties settling back into civilian life.
- By the end of 20th century almost as many soldiers who were killed during the war committed suicide.
- Many vets were left untreated for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Vets had to fight for compensation due to the affects of Agent Orange.
- Agent Orange was linked with three health problems – cancer, birth abnormalities and toxic brain dysfunction.
- Drugs were widely available in Vietnam, many came home with drug problems.
- The veterans were left with severe psychological problems.
- 1980 Vietnam Veterans of Australia was established to lobby government for financial assistance.
- At last, in 1987 ‘welcome home’ parades were held in Sydney.
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