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The second Australian Government stimulus payment of $750 to around five million social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders will be paid automatically in July.
Essential services assistance for households and small businesses facing hardships will be extended from the energy and telecommunications sector to other services like water resources and local government.
Australian service men and women have a well-earned reputation for resilience, adaptability, and helping their mates.
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).
As DVA focuses its efforts on managing the impact of COVID-19 on critical services and employees, processing information access requests, including FOI requests, may be delayed. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding, cooperation and patience during this difficult time for all Australians .
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.