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Thousands of people attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service

This year marks a poignant milestone: the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli during the First World War.

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Advocates are asked to ensure that all claims are complete and lodged through MyService.

Cover of the Veteran Support and Services Guide showing title and photo of woman with her two kids and an Open Arms staff member

Hard copies of DVA’s Veteran Support and Services Guide are now available everywhere in Australia where you’ll physically engage with DVA.

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To help you manage your health, take action to stay well, address health concerns and develop a relationship with your GP, you can access a fully funded Veteran Health Check through DVA.

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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.

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The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has recognised that, due to the nature of military service, veterans may experience greater risks detrimental to their long-term wellbeing, highlighting a need to better support the wellbeing of veterans across their lifespan.

Bronze statue of First World War digger with tree in background

The Battles of Bullecourt, fought in April and May 1917, were two brutal and costly engagements on the Western Front.

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Ex-service organisations (ESOs) are invited to share their views about the establishment of a national peak body to improve co-ordination and advocacy within the sector. Submissions close on 30 April.

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Veterans have highlighted the importance of social connection when both transitioning to civilian life and recovering from physical injury.

RAAF personnel and civilians stand beside small children on tarmac next to Hercules aircraft

Today, we commemorates the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Babylift, a humanitarian mission that evacuated thousands of Vietnamese orphans during the final days of the Vietnam War.

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