Suicide by veterans is at unprecedented levels; 1 every 5 days. Van Badham's article draws further attention to Ruth Lampert's story in the Herald Sun last year; nothing has changed. Despite the lack of progress the Government continues to ignore this positive & proactive approach that uses a range of levers to engage veterans. An essential element is the sense of belonging & place. Nowhere does the veteran community as a whole have a cultural place where each veteran & family member can creatively explore their identity within the broader context of a proud veteran history & heritage. 310 St Kilda Rd is, or could be, that place. We implore Government to use all levers at their disposal, including this uniquely place building, in a united & collaborative front to overcome suicide & deliver better quality of life to those suffering.