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Give your views on a proposal to establish a national professional association for veterans' association for veterans' advocates.

Every year, when we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day (18 August), it is an opportunity for us as a nation to acknowledge and reflect on the experiences of those who served in the Vietnam War and their homecoming. One such veteran is Christopher Madden AO.

Veterans, families, ex-service organisations and all Australians are encouraged to take part in the 2024 review of the National Consultation Framework.

Today we honour Vietnam veterans, by supporting the future of their children and grandchildren

Yesterday, we remembered all who served in the Vietnam War, our nation’s longest military engagement in the 20th Century.

Next week is Brain Injury Awareness Week (19–25 August) and Mates4Mates is supporting current and ex-serving military personnel and families to learn about, and recover from, the effects of a brain injury with the help of our trusted clinicians.

Marking First World War Private Graves Grants Program is now open for applications.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is processing claims at record levels as a consequence of


DVA has partnered with Mindframe to deliver two training sessions on safe and sensitive communication about suicide and mental health.