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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

Veterans' entitlements and treatment legislation

On 13 February 2025, the Parliament passed the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2024 (the VETS Act).

The Housing Grants program provides crisis accommodation to battle homelessness

Recipients of the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program were announced on 7 February 2025, with 13 grants totalling $30 million awarded to organisations.

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Veteran Card holders in flood-affected areas of Far North Queensland can continue to access important medicines from an approved pharmacist even if they have not been able to get a prescription.

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DVA is calling on veterans and families to take part in the annual Client Benefits Client Satisfaction Survey.

The Honourable Keith John Austin Asche AC KC (left) and Luke Gosling OAM MP, Special Envoy for Defence, Veterans' Affairs and Northern Australia

The Honourable Keith John Austin Asche AC KC, a great Australian, was the 15th Administrator of the Northern Territory and a veteran of the Second World War.

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DVA has simplified the access requirements for the Booked Car with Driver service.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

All Australians are encouraged to have their say on the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Exposure Draft.

FOVA25 team and workshop leaders participating in a celebratory glass workshop at Glass Works.

The Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) has unveiled the official program for the second annual Festival Of Veterans Arts (FOVA25).

World People Postcard - INTERFET Members with East Timorese

We recently marked the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste. This important

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