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

2023 commemorative service for Vietnam veterans

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.

The National Consultation Framework is open for feedback

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

Applications open for Long Tan Bursary

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

Australian Army soldiers from Charlie Company 5RAR carry their wounded mate to safety

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

Mates4Mates therapist in gym

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.

A headstone commemoration ceremony by The Headstone Project SA (2023-4 Marking First World War Private Graves Grants Program recipient)

Marking First World War Private Graves Grants Program is now open for applications.

Claims infographic July 2024,

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is processing claims at record levels as a consequence of

A crowd of civilians and service personnel celebrate VP Day on the streets of Brisbane, 15 August 1945.

Today we commemorate Victory in The Pacific Day.

Mental health and suicide training

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

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