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The Veterans’ MATES program has been operating for more than 18 years to provide a valuable proactive service addressing ‘real life’ health care problems in the veteran community.

About thirty people, some in uniform, under a marquee

A message from the Navy Association of Australia Second World War Coastwatchers were commemorated in

Colour photo of hospital ship at anchor

A message from the Naval Association of Australia All those who served on the Australian Hospital

Veteran Transition Strategy

The Veteran Transition Strategy, the first of its kind, was released by the Australian Government on

Two older men posing for camera in park. Both are wearing medals.

Vietnam veteran Garry Heskett was able to return campaign medals to another Vietnam veteran Alan Garrett, who hadn't seen them in 50 years.

Anzac Day Schools' Awards 2023/24

Fourteen schools across the country have been awarded a share in $39,000 in prize money for their projects that commemorate Australia's Vietnam War service as part of the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards.

Logo saying 'Our Space - social connection, peer support and networks

Australian War Widows NSW is launching its new service, Our Space, at the Cronulla RSL on 16 September.

Heart Health Program

When it comes to heart disease there are a range of factors that may increase your risk.

Five older men and one older woman pose for photo. Most are wearing medals.

On Anzac Day this year, five brothers (full, step and half), reunited after five years apart. Four

Many wreaths were placed in front of the Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra

Thousands of Australians gathered for a national commemorative service today at the Vietnam Forces

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