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On this day in 1945, a largely Australian force carried out an amphibious invasion of the small Japanese-held island of Tarakan, just off Borneo.
Running from September 1939 to May 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of the Second World War – and Australian service personnel and merchant seamen played took part in this critical battle.
Last Friday, Australians gathered around the country and the world to commemorate Anzac Day.
Are you starting – or thinking about starting – your own small business? Make sure you’ve got your legal and financial fundamentals covered in this webinar on 23 May.
Open Arms is proud to partner with SANE Australia to launch a new online community to support the mental health of veterans, partners, families and loved ones.
Today we pause to remember the Australians who fought in the Battle of Kapyong, which took place in South Korea from 23 to 25 April 1951.
The popular charity ride Scootaville is hitting the road again in 2025 – and this year, it’s set to support both Legacy and the Air Force Association, raising funds and awareness for veterans and veteran families.
During the Anzac Day period the Open Arms telephone line is available to support current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their immediate families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Those who have served and sacrificed or seen it through the eyes of those they love and support, represent the living embodiment of the Anzac spirit.
To assist us in this and ensure the fastest processing time for veterans, we have asked advocates to ensure that all claims are complete and lodged through MyService.