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Wreaths laid during the Commemorative Service held at the Salisbury War Memorial, Salisbury, SA.

From today, ex-service and community organisations across the country can apply for a share in $3.5 million for commemorative projects with the launch of the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program for 2022-23.

An older man with a young man on his right, and young woman on his left, all smiling, in a garden

The iconic Australian charity Legacy is looking for new Legatees to help support families of veterans who have given their lives or health in service to their country. Legacy has been caring for such families for nearly 100 years.

Logo for Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians

Veterans and young Australians can apply for scholarships of up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an

Destroyer at sea

At its Monthly Ceremony on 24 February, the Naval Association of Australia will remember those who died in the Melbourne/Voyager collision, and honour the first responders to the disaster.

A lot of people on a fun run

Run Army is an exciting new initiative to encourage people from all backgrounds to run. It is scheduled to become an important annual event that promotes resilience, health and wellbeing, not just among the Army, but across the community.

Invictus Australia logo

In October 2021, Veteran Sport Australia, the legacy organisation of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 officially changed its name to Invictus Australia.

Group of young adults look at a computer screen

DVA recently established a two-year rehabilitation pilot offering eligible veterans social wellbeing

Smiling woman standing next to desk covered in farewell messaging

Earlier this year, one of DVA’s longest-serving employees, Gina Baker, retired. Gina had been with

Pictured are men of 2/21 Battalion who were deployed to Ambon as part of Gull Force

3 February 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Ambon in the Second World War.

Group of 20 or so people of various ages pose for photo in bush setting

Social connection activities offered by Mates4Mates provide current and ex-serving ADF members and their families with the opportunity to form meaningful connections with others.

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