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Exercise Right Week 2023

This week is Exercise Right Week, and we want to share some information and tips on finding the

The Sydney War Cemetery 1948 to current

Australians everywhere are being encouraged to visit or learn more about their local war cemetery, during War Graves Week.

Military memorial stone plinth with flowers

Almost 150 community organisations have been successful in receiving grant funding under the Saluting Their Service grants' final round of the 2022-23 program.

A group of people are hiking on a grassy hill

The recipients of the 2022-23 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) program have today been announced, with

The Eder Dam after it was breached by bouncing bombs dropped by specially modified Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron RAF. AWM

Today we remember the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise, popularly known as the Dambusters Raid.

Image of publication, with words 'Have your say'

The Government has announced the commencement of public consultation on a Pathway to simplify

Sydney, NSW. 1943. Starboard bow view of the hospital ship Centaur, AWM

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur. In May 1943, the attack on AHS Centaur by a Japanese submarine made it one of the most-remembered hospital ships of the Second World War.

Budget 2023-24

The Australian Government is investing an additional $328.1 million over four years to support the

Supporting veterans with chronic health conditions

DVA’s Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program is designed to support eligible veterans diagnosed with one or more chronic health conditions to better manage their ongoing health care needs.

Girl waving a flag on VE Day 1945

Today Australians pause to remember the 78th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the day when peace came to Europe after almost six years of war.

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