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Supporting veterans with diabetes

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or you’ve been living with diabetes for some time DVA has

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The findings of new research suggest that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Australian

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If you’re a veteran (serving or ex-serving member of the Australian Defence Force) then you’re

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The ADF's Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program is held twice a year – in May and November – is for those who are experiencing service-related health and wellbeing issues.

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Veterans are finding that getting involved with this volunteer-run organisation is great way to use their ADF training to make some extra money and support the agricultural sector.

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An initiative of the Prince’s Trust Australia Enterprise Programme, the Beyond Service Awards celebrate the entrepreneurial achievements of Australia’s veterans and their family business communities. Nominations close on 14 July 2023.

Coordinated Veterans' Care Program

DVA is keen to hear from our Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program participants about their

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Veterans receiving incapacity payments can look forward to a pay increase following a decision by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.

Minister for Veterans' Affairs at the VeteranHub announcement

RSL Tasmania has been awarded $5 million in grant funding to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

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The Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package (ASP) was expanded in Parliament this

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