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Latest news for veterans
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Saying goodbye to MyAccount
19 February 2021Services that veterans and their families currently use in MyAccount are being moved into MyService. -

VAPAC – helping veterans get the medicines they need
17 February 2021The 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 Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -

42 for 42
17 February 2021In 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. -

Australian War Widows NSW
17 February 2021Our vision for 2021 and beyond ... A message from the Australian War Widows NSW. -

WRAAF’s greatest champion honoured with an OAM
17 February 2021It’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. -

EVERYONE has the right to have a safe place
16 February 2021If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, help is available 24/7. -

DVA’s recovery program for post-traumatic stress
16 February 2021DVA funds a number of hospitals across Australia to deliver Trauma Recovery Programs. -

RSL LifeCare – tackling veteran homelessness
16 February 2021In August 2020, the RSL DefenceCare team joined RSL LifeCare Veteran Services. This move brought two programs that tackle veteran homelessness much closer together – RSL DefenceCare and Homes for Heroes (a program of RSL LifeCare). -

Help to support veterans’ children
15 February 2021DVA's Education Schemes support eligible students with their education and career training needs. -

Applications now open for Saluting Their Service grants
12 February 2021Applications 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.