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On 2 December 2024, the Government provided its response to the Royal Commission’s Final Report, which was tabled on 9 September.
This new year take a moment to check on your health and book in for a Veteran Health Check.
Recent updates are designed to make your experience smoother, faster and more intuitive.
In November, on Remembrance Day, we gathered as a nation to acknowledge those who died or suffered during military service. As we collectively honoured service personnel, our highest military honour, The Victoria Cross for Australia, was bestowed on the late Private Richard Norden.
The Government has responded to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Final Report.
A statement from the Chief of The Defence Force, the Secretary of the Department of Defence, and the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs
Registrations for those planning to attend the international Anzac Day Dawn Services in Türkiye or France are now open.
Families, caregivers, friends and other veterans are often the first point of contact for a veteran who is experiencing distress and play an important role in supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
RSL Australia has funded a major research study into the impact of ADF service since 2002, particularly in Middle East operations.
This week (25-29 November 2024) commemorates five years since Open Arms’ Community Peer program was first made available nationwide.