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Heart Rhythm Week 2023

June 7-13 is International Heart Rhythm Week, an important date to include in your calendar each

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Please be aware that travel allowances for transport, meals and accommodation under DVA’s Travel for

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This new DVA TV video, De’Arne Prosser talks about how she found renewed purpose after volunteering to be a Legatee with Legacy.

World No Tobacco Day

Each year World No Tobacco Day is marked on 31 May, a day to start conversations about tobacco use

Photo of war graves with title saying: Their name liveth for evermore

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh recently visited the Perth War Cemetery, where he met with

Official opening

The Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network has expanded in the Northern Territory (NT), with the

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Invictus Australia, the not-for-profit dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of veterans and families through sport, announced a partnership with True Grit, Australia's premier obstacle-course race series.

International Day of Action Women's Health

Each year on 28 May, the International Day of Action for Women’s Health is recognised across the

Tips to prevent and manage chronic health conditions

Chronic health conditions are broadly defined, often they are classified as health conditions that

Logo for the Defence Hours and Awards Appeals Tribunal

The Tribunal provides an avenue for veterans to seek review of eligibility for a defence honour, a defence award, or a foreign award, after an application has been refused by Defence.

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