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If you are a carer of a veteran, the Australian Government’s Carer Gateway can help.

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A message from Australian War Widows NSW ‘…we are the chief mourners. We must never allow this

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In December, DVA acknowledged the success of 13 people who completed the very first Veteran Employment Pathway (VetPaths) Program.

Crew members of the depot ship HMAS Platypus survey the harbour shortly after the Japanese air raid on Darwin

Australians in Darwin and across the country paused on 19 February to observe Bombing of Darwin Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin in the Second World War.

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Effective, evidence-based treatments for PTSD are available, however recent research indicates about half of those suffering with PTSD do not get treatment.

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T here may be some hidden home fire hazards that you should be aware to protect yourself, your

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Late last year, current and retired servicemen undertook a number of charitable and commemorative activities as members of one of Freemasonry’s Service Lodges spread across Australia.

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DVA's Deputy Chief Health Officer discusses the common heart condition called aortic stenosis.

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Two postgraduate history students have unearthed new findings from within the Australian War

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A news update from the Australian War Widows Queensland

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