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Army veteran Philip Armstrong overcame life-threatening blood poisoning and a hard transition to civilian life to become a determined advocate for counselling services.

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Today on National Peacekeepers’ Day we thank all those who have provided peacekeeping services to more than 60 countries around the world.

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R U OK? Day reminds us all to have this important conversation about mental health and check in on a mate.

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When a car crash cut short his promising career, Greg Smith drew on his Army training to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

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Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia is inviting serving and ex-serving personnel and their families to support Afghan refugees and evacuees arriving in Australia.

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Today is Merchant Navy Day. This is the anniversary of the first Allied merchant vessel to be sunk in the Second World War.

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Two years ago, Army veteran Ben Anderson challenged himself to spend November running 465 kilometres to raise money for Movember. He invites you to do likewise this year.

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The deteriorating situation in Afghanistan is confronting for the Australian community, especially

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Today we say thank you to all Australians who served in the Battle for Australia during the Second

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Eligible veterans and serving Australian Defence Force personnel can now receive an online quote for their home building insurance at their convenience, any time.

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