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Navy veteran and Land Rover enthusiast Steve Marshall is organising a Land Rover expedition in April to raise money for and awareness mates4mates.

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Veteran Mark Direen is behind an annual veteran photography exhibition called Point & Shoot

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Operation Digger provides opportunities for veterans to get involved with uncovering our military heritage.

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From 27 February 2023, the Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) office along with the Services Australia

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DVA’s Heart Health Program improves veterans’ physical health through exercise, nutritional

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With 2023 well underway, the Kookaburra Kids Defence Kids program is picking up pace across

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Yet one in 10 Australians suffer from a sleep disorder.

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Nominations for the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards will be opening soon

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Any veteran who has completed one day of full-time service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can access fully funded mental health treatment within Australia.

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DVA has commissioned the Australian Institute of Family Studies to conduct new research exploring relationship education.

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