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Latest news for veterans
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Changes to support mental and physical health of aged care residents
23 December 2020DVA clients are set to benefit from the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Safety and Quality’s recommendations on the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Support for homeless veterans
14 December 2020DVA is able to provide support to veterans and their families who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. -
Using technology to support mental health
14 December 2020Research shows that more veterans are heading online for information and tools to support their mental health. -
Research into future capacity of advocacy workforce
9 December 2020Ex-service organisations (ESOs) and veterans’ advocates were recently invited to complete online surveys, as part of a research project being undertaken by the University of NSW that aims to help both ESOs and DVA understand the future capacity of the advocacy workforce. -
Support available following release of IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry findings
5 December 2020Many members of the veteran and Defence community have been understandably concerned by the findings of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) Afghanistan Inquiry. -
Compassion, resilience and support
4 December 2020The past year has presented many challenges for our veteran community. We encourage you to reach out for support if you need it. -
Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Veterans’ Mental Health
4 December 2020The Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Veterans’ Mental Health advises the Prime Minister on the unique mental health issues affecting veterans and their families. -
Meet Xena, our newest psychiatric assistance dog
4 December 2020Xena is the latest psychiatric assistance dog to be partnered with her veteran handler as part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Psychiatric Assistance Dog program. -
Thank you, from Australia’s Lions Clubs
3 December 2020The Lions Clubs of Australia wish to acknowledge and thank our country’s Defence Force for their service to us all over many years. -
Australia put on a La Nina watch – Are you prepared?
2 December 2020Advice from DSH Insurance on dealing with heavy rainfall and tropical cyclones into early 2021.