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Since 2004, Veterans’ Medicines Advice and Therapeutics Education Services (Veterans’ MATES) has supported the veteran community to improve their wellbeing through better use of medicines and related health services, and encouraging them to take an active role in better managing their health.
Veterans with PTSD who take multiple medications may be at significant risk of adverse health events, such as drowsiness and confusion, respiratory depression, and postural instability, which can lead to falls, fractures, and hospital admission.
Today marks the 80th anniversary of founding of the Australian Women's Land Army.
The Government has released for consultation draft legislation it will soon be introducing to ensure that no veteran pays higher income tax because of the Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas.
The Government has today committed to ensuring veterans and veteran families have the services they
On Korean Veterans’ Day, we remember the courage and sacrifice of the Australians who fought in Korean War – the first conflict of the Cold War. The 27th of July marks the occasion when, in 1953, an armistice was signed to end three years of fighting.
It is important for veterans with a DVA assistance dog to be aware of their rights around legally accessing public places with their accredited assistance dog, particularly when using public transport such as buses, trains, taxis and airlines.
On Thursday 28 July at 11.00am the Naval Association of Australia will highlight the service of members of the Royal Australia Navy in submarines, at the Jack Tar Memorial at Southbank in Brisbane.
When people think of family and domestic violence, verbal and physical abuse usually come to mind
DVA is warning veterans to be cautious of potential scammers operating online. Veterans and families