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The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns...

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'HERstory: Remembering Australia’s Military Women' is an exhibition at Sydney's Anzac Memorial featuring 24 women from New South Wales whose military service spans from 1942 up to the present day.

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Inspired by Second World War Australian resistance heroine Nancy Wake AC GM, female veterans from Mount the Limestone Coast are getting on their bikes to raise the profile of female veterans and support each other post ADF service.

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ESO advocates play an important role in supporting veterans and families through the claims process and improving wellbeing.

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The latest DVA TV video looks at the Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s Arts for Recovery, Resilience

Anzac Day Schools' Awards 2024

The 2024 Anzac Day Schools' Awards are calling on schools across the country to explore the theme Discover the stories of veterans in your local community.

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We urge veterans to always follow manufacturers’ instructions when recharging any devices that use lithium-ion batteries, such as mobility scooters. That’s because there has been an increasing number of fires linked to these batteries.

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A message from the Naval Association, Queensland At 10.30am on Thursday 8 February, we will hold a

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The Australian Government has awarded RSL LifeCare with a $5 million grant to establish the Queanbeyan Veterans’ and Families’ Hub.

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Veterans and families across Northern Adelaide will soon have greater access to support and services.

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