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On Korean Veterans’ Day, we commemorate the men and women who served in the Korean War.

On 19 July, we commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Cape Spada.

A dedicated Veterans’ and Families Hub to service the Southwest Perth region is one step closer – with its new location confirmed at 65 Dixon Road, Rockingham, WA 6168.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

As NAIDOC Week draws to a close, we would like to take another opportunity to honour a First Nations soldier, Aurukun resident Private Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Today, we're commemorating Indigenous service, featuring Corporal Frederick Prentice.

We're inviting expressions of interest from veterans of the Second World War to travel to Canberra to attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day.
During the height of the COVID pandemic 2 entrepreneurial veterans, Peter Liston and Matt Moseley

From 1 July 2025, veterans can earn more, and the value of their assets can be higher, before their pension payments are affected.

Today, we remember the more than 250 Australians who were killed in the Battle of Balikpapan, Borneo, 80 years ago.