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Homelessness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of homelessness in Australia, whom it affects, and the importance of investing in housing solutions. Homelessness Week 2024 will be held from 5 to 11 August 2024.

Today, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Cowra Breakout.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare today released the "Characteristics of ex-serving ADF members hospitalised for suicidality and intentional self harm" report.

By clicking on a ‘free offer’ link, you might find you’ve been signed up for medical services, including DVA’s Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) program, without your agreement or knowledge.

DVA's review of Compensation Medical Assessment Forms has successfully reduced 210 forms down to just 84 - streamlining a total of 658 pages to 183 pages.
Olympians Kaarle McCulloch and Michelle Ford have honoured the memory of Cecil Healy, the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to die in combat.

Combining the latest veteran-centric health and wellbeing research into free, self- directed online learning modules, RSL Be:Well offers veterans a clear, simple way to better their health and wellbeing.

Tomorrow, 71 years ago, an armistice was signed, ending fighting in the Korean War. Since then, Australians have commemorated Korean Veterans’ Day on 27 July.

On Friday 20 September 2024, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste.

The Radschool Association has been running Scootaville for some years now. Their reach is expanding and they're having a fundraising event