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Able Seaman Thomas Clark and the crew of HMAS Sydney will be remembered at a Naval Association of Australia Ceremony on Thursday 30 November at 11am at the Jack Tar Memorial, in Southbank Memorial Park, South Brisbane.

Anzac Day 2024 logo with poppy over image of crowd of people facing memorial at Anzac Day Dawn service at Villers-Brettoneux, France

Australians planning to honour the fallen at the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Services in Türkiye or France can now register for their free attendance passes.

Australian Bush, proposed veteran retreat site

The Australian Government will invest close to $17 million in veterans’ services and infrastructure

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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

Commemorative service at the Stone of Remembrance at the Australian War Memorial, 1949

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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