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On 15 September, the Royal Australian Air Force, RAAF Association – Tasmania Division, and the Hobart community, paused to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Britain and remember ‘the few’.
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has published its latest report into deaths by suicide of current and former serving ADF members who have served at least one day in the ADF since 1 January 1985.
We encourage all veterans and families to be wary of any advertisements or other representations made by third-party organisations – especially when they claim to be doing so on behalf of DVA, or with our approval.
The Australian Government is supporting eligible veterans and families by increasing the maximum rates of Commonwealth Rent Assistance.
From 20 September 2024, some veterans and their families will receive an increase to their DVA pension and compensation payments in line with increases to the cost of living.
Veterans’ Health Week is happening soon! From 13–20 October you can get involved in some exciting events near you.
Last Saturday, on the anniversary of Australia’s first peacekeeping deployment, we marked National Peacekeepers’ Day.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is processing claims at record levels as a consequence of the significant additional funding provided by the Australian Government.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its Final Report.