The Ministry of Culture and Heritage is being funded for the next four years to record an oral history of the accounts and experiences of Vietnam Veterans and their families. To ensure that all perspectives of the Vietnam Veteran community are preserved for future generations.

When a reporter or author writes a story, article or book, he/she will investigate the material. He will interview people, record what her sees and may report on previous written information found in books, journals, letters. Interviewing people create a live report of the story. It is an "oral" report of an event. An oral history is the same thing. It is the documenting of history through what people remember and tell to a reporter/recorder.

A formal public apology to Vietnam Veterans and their families, acknowledging the Veterans' service and the Crown's previous failures to address concerns. The MoU also acknowledges that the Reeves (1999) and McLeod (2001) reports were based on flawed assumptions.

All Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to participate in the Tribute08 reunion on Queens Birthday Weekend next year. An important part of Tribute08 will be a Whakanoa ceremony to commemorate the 37 New Zealanders who died in action and those who have died since. The NZDF will publicly acknowledge Veterans were not well treated when they returned

Vietnam Veterans receive a one-off payment of $40,000 if they are suffering a "prescribed condition". The partner of a Veteran who has died as a result of a prescribed condition receives $25,000; $30,000 is paid to each child who suffers from any of five "accepted conditions"; and a payment of $30,000 goes to each family who has lost a child to one of five accepted conditions. A number of payments have already been made in each category and others are being processed.

The Queen has been asked to approve a distinctly New Zealand medal for Vietnam Service, and to allow South Vietnamese gallantry awards to be worn by recipients. A Battle/Theatre Honours Committee, convened by NZDF, has recommended that the 1 RNZIR South Vietnam Theatre Honour be changed to recognise the service of all rifle companies that served in Vietnam.

The Crown is to access, monitor and, where appropriate, sponsor research into the intergenerational effects of dioxins. One of the major concerns of many Veterans is how their exposure to a toxic environment could affect their children and subsequent generations.

Vietnam Veterans will be funded for a one-off comprehensive medical examination and any specialist visits required. It will help to establish your eligibility for a War Disablement Pension (WDP), or extend your existing WDP. Data from the medical assessments will provide valuable input to the expert panel.

The Vietnam Veterans and Their Families Trust has been established with a Crown endowment of $7 million for 30 years. The trust began calling for applications in October (see story opposite page).

All Veterans will be eligible for a Veterans' Card and their children will be eligible for a Vietnam Veterans Children's Card. The specific entitlements, benefits and facilities haven't been worked out yet.

The Crown has established a national register of all Vietnam Veterans, their partners, children and grandchildren (living and deceased). Registration enables access for Veterans or their families to entitlements, including those provided by the MoU. Information provided on registration forms will also help inform the expert panel about health conditions and the needs of Veterans and family members.

The Crown will work with Veterans' organisations and Veterans' retirement homes to establish "centres of excellence" to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions prevalent among Veterans. Models of best practice are being investigated internationally. This recognises that Veterans and families have specific needs not necessarily experienced by the general public.

A panel of independent experts will consider international research and data on health conditions associated with war service and will recommend uniform standards and criteria. To ensure all Veterans with equal degrees of disability are treated fairly and consistently. The panel will also make recommendations about other health conditions to be added to the currently accepted list.

The Crown has made a one-off grant of $250,000 to The EVSA (Neville Wallace Memorial) Children's & Grandchildren's Trust.

Veterans' Affairs will make available to medical professionals and to Vietnam Veterans and their children relevant medical information (to the extent permitted by law) to help monitor and screen for relevant health conditions.

The Crown, in consultation with Veterans organisations, will review how services can be better delivered to Veterans and their families. The review will be integrated with the rewriting of the War Pensions Act.

A Joint Implementation Group (JIG) comprising representatives of the Crown and Veterans organisations has been established to oversee implementation of the MoU. The JIG reports on progress through Veterans organisations and to the Government through the Ministers of Defence and of Veterans Affairs.

Unlike traditional oral history interviews, a StoryCorps interview is done by two people who know each other. We believe that being interviewed by a friend or family member is a powerful experience. It not only captures your memories and stories, but the dynamics of your relationship. StoryCorps also provides the equipment, space and staff for a broadcast-quality recording. A StoryCorps facilitator guides you through the interview process and operates the recording equipment.

The War Pensions Act (1954) is to be completely reviewed and rewritten to ensure it is appropriate for the conditions Veterans now face, and to improve service delivery to Veterans and families.

The district must have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) when funds are awarded from a third party or fiscal agent other than the district. An example of this is when a foundation secures a grant from another organization and awards the district funds. An MOU must be signed and approved between the district and the organization directly awarding the funds.

MoU stands for Memorandum of Understanding. The RMIT Internship MoU is a general agreement between 3 parties; you, the organization you will have an Internship with, and RMIT Vietnam. It provides information such as the title of your Internship position, length of Internship and brief description of your Internship job. It also provides general non-disclosure information and confidentiality information.

No. We collect personal narratives from wartime veterans and those who supported them. These stories may be recorded with a video camera or a tape recorder; however, they may also be typewritten (preferably a minimum of 10 pages). We also accept original collections of diaries, letters, maps, home movies, and photographs. You are always welcome to send additional materials. Please be sure to include a note or letter indicating that you are sending an addition to your collection.

oral history video is the gathering and preserving of historical information through recorded interviews. The very nature of our life experiences can only be passed down through the telling of stories. Videotaping and preserving these stories by an experienced oral history interviewer and videographer provides future generations with a direct and detailed account of one’s life history. You do not have to be a Nobel laureate or a world leader to have your life story recorded.

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The format and content of the video session is discussed. This pre-interview enables Jerold Gelfand and JG Productions to get to know you and allows you to communicate your wishes and any concerns. During this time vital information is gathered about you and your life so Jerold can frame our questions contextually during the actual interview and properly guide you through your life story.

National Services Te Paerangi does not fund oral history projects, however we would like to suggest that you contact these organisations for help on financial grants.

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