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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Forward with Dementia is a new, dynamic project and website providing evidence-based information, strategies, stories and news to support people recently diagnosed with dementia, their carers and families.