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While Australians tuned in on the morning of 15 August to watch the national commemorative service acknowledging the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, there were many other ways we as a nation marked the occasion.
Information to help you prepare for summer
During the COVID-19 lockdown, did you suspend your Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) services but now want them to resume?
Do you live in a bushfire prone area? Now is a good time to start preparing your home for the upcoming bushfire season.
Some one million Australians stood up in support of the Allied cause during the Second World War. From 1 August 2020, the Australian Government will share those stories and is encouraging all Australians to be involved through its #OneInAMillion campaign.
Learning about your family’s defence service history can help to form new connections with family
The Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant has reached an impressive milestone, with more than 100,000 applications for veterans’ recognition following the launch in November 2019.
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to veteran mental health with the establishment of a new Veteran Mental Health GP Assistance Hotline, as part of a $1.4 million investment in mental health services for our veteran community.
DVA is ensuring critical support and services are available to around 210,000 veterans and 100,000 dependants through our Pandemic Continuity Plan.
Older people are at greater risk of more serious illness if they get coronavirus. As we move towards a COVIDSafe Australia, it is important for people at greater risk to take extra steps to protect themselves.