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 that tackle veteran homelessness much closer together – RSL DefenceCare and Homes for Heroes (a program of RSL LifeCare).

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. 

Share how your community commemorates our servicemen and women and win some fantastic prizes!

Don Spinks has had three jobs in his life – dairy farmer, soldier and, now, Repatriation Commissioner.

Staying socially connected with family, friends and the local community was the theme for Veterans’ Health Week (VHW), which officially wrapped up on 1 November.