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Australians planning to travel to France or Türkiye to attend 2023 Anzac Day services can now book their free attendance passes online.

Recently the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) changed the way veterans receive some letters

The Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence, Matt Thistlethwaite, officially opened the

Invictus Australia, supported by Defence Health and other sporting partners, recently held a Defence

This survey has now closed. The Australian Government, through the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs

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.

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

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

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.
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.