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On 17 October, the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSLA), held its AGM in Canberra, during which Greg Melick was re-elected for a second three-year term as the RSL National President.

AIHW

A report has been released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the

A young man sitting down typing on the keyboard of a laptop with the words: Veterans Access Network, DVA services and DVA TV.

If you’re unsure about what DVA services and supports are available to you then try calling the Veterans’ Access Network (VAN).

Remembrance Day, Perth, 2021

Today, on Remembrance Day, Australians everywhere paused at 11am in silent reflection to honour the more than 103,000 service men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

Teddy bear in sailor uniform next to wreath

Defence Families Australia, Legacy and the RSL encourages families attending commemoration events this Remembrance Day to lay a small teddy bear beside their wreath to acknowledge the families of veterans and current serving personnel.

Person paying with debit card while doing online shopping

This Scams Awareness Week (November 7-11), we are encouraging our veteran community to be on alert

Three older men smiling, seated next to aircraft in hangar

A retreat for 85 RAAF Vietnam veterans and their family members was recently held at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre near Brisbane.

Senior woman holds pink piggy bank.

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) provides access to Australian Government concessions on

Poppies on a wall at a Veterans' and Families' Hub

As part of the Federal Budget, the Australian Government is investing $46.7 million for eight new

Black and white photo of Australian soldiers sitting next to Papuan bearers

Eighty years ago today, soldiers of the 7th Division of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force raised the Australian flag in the village of Kokoda, marking the end of the fierce battles along the famous track.

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