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Today, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) published the Serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who have served since 1985 suicide monitoring: 1997 to 2021 report.

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Longer telehealth consultations and a formalised relationship with your general practice or GP are

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The best way to book transport to a DVA-approved medical appointment is via DVA’s online portal

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Today, Australians nationwide will unite to reflect on and remember the devastating impact of war and conflict. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Armistice, which ended fighting in the First World War.

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If you’ve travelled for medical treatment that’s been approved by DVA, you may be able to claim a

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Comet Bay College, which is just south of Perth, has created a military history extended reality app.

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From today, general practitioners (GPs) will be eligible to receive greater incentives to treat members of the veteran community who use their Veteran Card as payment.

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Meet Rosie, the exceptional psychiatric assistance dog, as she boards a flight from Canberra with

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A message from the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) Persona is a commemorative

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Canberra is set to host the first-ever Veterans and Families Expo on 25 November, a pioneering initiative organised by RSL ACT in collaboration with the ACT Government.

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