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The Australian Government handed down the 2025-26 Federal Budget on 25 March 2025.

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Hard copies of DVA’s Veteran Support and Services Guide are now available everywhere in Australia where you’ll physically engage with DVA.

Vin Healey

Vin Healy, a master songwriter and teacher who honours veterans, has released a new song in the lead up to Anzac Day - Sister Ella Tucker.

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Veterans and families are set to receive an increase in financial support when pension payments rise

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Each year, DVA hosts the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, a national competition recognising projects by students and teachers who engage with veterans and honour Australia’s wartime history.

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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

Wreaths laid during the Commemorative Service held at the Salisbury War Memorial, Salisbury, SA.

Thirty-six organisations across Australia will share in more than $575,000 under Batch 2 of the 2024

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DVA has released the Women Veterans 2025 Baseline Data Report, providing crucial insights into the experiences of women veterans.

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We are dedicated to the ongoing transformation and modernisation of our digital ecosystem.

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