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Prince Charles wearing an Akubra with a crowd behind him taking photos

The inaugural Beyond Service Awards honour veteran and family entrepreneurs across Australia.

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On 1 September 2022, a fleet of 20 50cc-scooters will set off from RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane

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The way you receive some letters from DVA has changed. If you have a MyService account, you will

VP Day - Dancing crowd in Melbourne

Today we mark Victory in the Pacific, a day when we pause to remember the victory of the Allies over Japan, which ended the Second World War.

Royal Commission Interim Report

On 11 August 2022, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide released its Interim Report, which provided a number of recommendations to help prevent those who have served in the Australian Defence Force from taking their own life.

Image of veteran, Ray Chadburn, being interviewed.

Army veteran, Ray Chadburn, talks to DVA TV about rediscovering independence through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program

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An additional $22 million has been announced for the Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program (the Program

Man with consultation with therapist

The Australian Government has today committed $33 million to extend access to free medical treatment

A large shrine with people standing on the steps in front of it

A new exhibition at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance opened on Monday, supported by the Australian

Voices of veterans. "They all come away feeling lighter". YouTube / DVATVAus.

DVA TV has just released an extraordinary interview with artist and Army veteran Mike Armstrong. In the video, Michael talks about his own struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the photographic exhibition it inspired.

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