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As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on his experiences of the war.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh has announced the finalists for this year’s Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards.

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, the Australian War Memorial will open its doors after hours to welcome Vietnam veterans and their families.

On 15 August 1945, Australia's Prime Minister, Hon Ben Chifley, announced that Japan had surrendered in Asia and the Pacific, bringing an end to the Second World War.

Team Australia has taken an important step towards next month's Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany by unveiling their official team uniform, showcasing multiple pieces to be worn at the global adaptive sporting event taking place this 9 – 16 September.

On 2 August, Australian War Memorial unveiled a sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel in its grounds. It’s the first sculpture of an individual nurse or woman to be installed at the Memorial.

As Australia marks the 50th anniversary of its official withdrawal from the Vietnam War, the ABC has curated a documentary series, Our Vietnam War which will premiere on Tuesday, 15 August at 9:30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

A message from Rick Meehan OAM JP, Chairman, Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group (KPVCVBG)

Our Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program has reached a significant milestone. Over the last 12 months we’ve doubled the number of dogs registered in the Program who have been paired with their veteran.

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.