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A group of people standing behind a table that holds folded patchwork quilts

The Vietnam Veterans Federation (SA Branch) Inc quilting group is producing amazing work.

VetPaths participants with Deputy Secretary, Vicki Rundle

On 7 February 2022, the DVA welcomed 13 veterans to the inaugural launch of its Veteran Employment Pathway (VetPaths).

Australian nurses in Singapore

This week we commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, considered by many to be one of the greatest disasters in British and Australian military history, and the courageous women of the Australian Army Nursing Service.

Family of 4 smiling at a computer screen

DVA is partnering with the Department of Defence and the Australian Institute of Family Studies to conduct a new study to better understand the experiences of families of serving and ex-serving personnel.

Elderly man wearing medal ribbons posing for camera standing next to Anzac sculpture

When the global pandemic hit our shores in March 2020 it plunged the nation into lockdown just as RSLs around the country were preparing for major Anzac Day commemorations, including the vital Anzac appeal.

Man in suit talking to young woman at desk

Launched on 29 March 2021, the Support for Employment Program will soon celebrate its first birthday

Smiling female RAAF officer standing in front of cargo plane with slogan saying 'What's your next challenge?'

The Prince’s Trust Australia’s Enterprise Programme is helping veterans and their spouses turn their dreams of small business ownership into reality.

National Service Memorial, Australian War Memorial

Today is National Servicemen’s Day, honouring the hundreds of thousands of young Australian men who served our nation through compulsory military service after the Second World War.

About 20 people stand in front of commemorative area

A commemorative service was held in the South Australian town of Wallaroo this morning to

Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme logo

Defence Service Homes (DSH) Insurance warns veterans to be aware of disaster chasers. This applies especially to those living in regional communities affected by recent storms.

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