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A statement from the Chief of The Defence Force, the Secretary of the Department of Defence, and the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs
Families, caregivers, friends and other veterans are often the first point of contact for a veteran who is experiencing distress and play an important role in supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
Registrations for those planning to attend the international Anzac Day Dawn Services in Türkiye or France are now open.
RSL Australia has funded a major research study into the impact of ADF service since 2002, particularly in Middle East operations.
This week (25-29 November 2024) commemorates five years since Open Arms’ Community Peer program was first made available nationwide.
Many skills, abilities and experiences developed through military service are highly desirable and transferrable – however, these are not always readily recognised by education providers.
Veterans and their families are encouraged to complete a short survey to share their experiences accessing aged care services and supports, and provide suggestions for further improvement.
We have launched an anonymous online survey for you to easily share your ideas.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is processing claims at record levels as a consequence of the significant additional funding provided by the Government.
The 2024-25 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) round is now open with over $3.8 million of funding