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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and is a timely reminder to have important
The Australian Government is committed to developing a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector. As part of this commitment, the Department of Social Services (DSS) has been working with partner agencies to consider how the Government can strengthen support for the community sector including ex-service and community organisations. The DSS has released an Issues Paper seeking public feedback on innovative approaches on the design and administration of grants to the community sector.
Now in their 6th year, the 2023 Invictus Game have begun. The inaugural Invictus Games were kicked
The Australian War Memorial’s 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize is now open for submissions from current
Following the Fall of Singapore, Royal Australian Navy and merchant navy vessels were attacked and
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has released a statement regarding a cyber-security breach of a third-party service provider.
On this Merchant Navy Day we reflect on the significant role merchant mariners have played in wartime. Observed annually on 3 September, the day was chosen due to it being the anniversary of the first attack on an Allied merchant ship during the Second World War.
Holders of Pensioner Concession Cards, Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards or Veteran Gold Cards are now receiving targeted, temporary electricity bill relief from the Australian, state and territory governments.
Every year on 31 August, Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day recognises all those Australians who served on behalf of our nation in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation more than five decades ago. Both conflicts were fought on the Malay Peninsula and on Borneo.
For current users of Open Arms apps The Right Mix, PTSD Coach, High Res, and Operation Life, please be aware that updates to your device’s operating system may affect app functionality.