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Services that veterans and their families currently use in MyAccount are being moved into MyService.
The Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre (VAPAC) is a pharmaceutical phone centre that GPs or other health professionals can contact to get approval for medical scripts under the RPBS.
In 2016, 4 Afghanistan combat veterans founded the non-profit organisation 42 for 42 to raise funds to build a memorial garden in Brisbane that would honour their fallen mates and educate the public about why the war occurred.
Our vision for 2021 and beyond ... A message from the Australian War Widows NSW.
It’s been 70 years since the Women’s Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF) was founded. Among its first 50 recruits was Shirley McLaren – now a vibrant and determined 89-year-old who has just been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to the veteran community.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, help is available 24/7.
DVA funds a number of hospitals across Australia to deliver Trauma Recovery Programs.
In August 2020, the RSL DefenceCare team joined RSL LifeCare Veteran Services. This move brought two programs much closer together to tackle veteran homelessness – RSL DefenceCare and Homes for Heroes.
DVA's Education Schemes support eligible students with their education and career training needs.
Applications for the 2021–22 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program are now open, so we encourage organisations to apply for funding to support their commemorative projects and activities.