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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.

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.

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

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

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

Vietnam veteran Garry Heskett was able to return campaign medals to another Vietnam veteran Alan Garrett, who hadn't seen them in 50 years.
Australian War Widows NSW is launching its new service, Our Space, at the Cronulla RSL on 16 September.

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.

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