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Many veterans receive services at home through Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) and other programs managed by the Department of Health. Veterans who receive home care from aged care workers should be reassured that your care workers are taking all necessary measures to ensure you stay well and to protect you from coronavirus (COVID-19).

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The first six assistance dogs, in a program that will provide 20 assistance dogs in total, have been handed over to participating trial veterans at their homes, a milestone for the veterans involved and the DVA's research trial conducted by the La Trobe University.

For many Australians Anzac Day is a time of reflection and sadness as we remember all those who have served our nation.

Following a campaign by The Daily Telegraph school children in New South Wales have been writing letters to veterans to read on Anzac Day, expressing their gratitude and respect to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

Anzac Day is a significant day for all Australians and is often a time for private reflection.

Beau King, who served in the Army for eight years, is giving back to the Townsville community by giving away $100 Woolworth's vouchers and distributing boxes of groceries to those in need.

Each year, DVA promotes the observance of Anzac Day by distributing commemorative posters and educational resources to schools, ex-service organisations, aged-care facilities and community groups.

By Dr Stephanie Hodson CSC, National Manager, Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling

The Australian Government has recently announced two economic stimulus packages.