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Australian veterans’ charity Mates4Mates is boosting support to serving and ex-serving Defence Force personnel, delivering an Online Sleep Program to raise awareness of the benefits of sleep health.
Yesterday thousands of Australians gathered across the country and the world to commemorate Anzac Day.
The public are invited back to the iconic Surrender Point Memorial on Labuan Island, Malaysia, following the Memorial’s significant refurbishment works.
Veteran Don Kennedy has been awarded the Merchant Mariners of WW2 Congressional Gold Medal.
If you’re a Gold or White Card holder with eligibility under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 you may be able to access the Booked Car with Driver service, where DVA arranges taxi or hire car travel on your behalf with no out of pocket expenses.
On 24 April, we pause to commemorate Kapyong Day, an annual day of remembrance honouring the Australians who served in the Battle of Kapyong, a costly engagement during the Korean War.
The objective of the ZERO600 Challenge is simple yet incredibly impactful: rise by 6am for six consecutive days, complete an exercise routine with a friend, team, pet or by yourself, and show your support while getting active and connected.
Overseas memorials honour the service and sacrifice of Australian military personnel in wars, conflicts, and peace operations across the globe. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs assists individuals, ex-service organisations and other associations, in restoring and preserving existing overseas memorials.
Today marks the formal launch of the Families of Veterans Guild. A new brand name for what has been known as War Widows Guild of NSW.
We will soon be running our annual Client Benefits Client Satisfaction Survey, with the help of