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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.
On 13 February 2025, the Parliament passed the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2024 (the VETS Act).
Veteran Card holders in flood-affected areas of Far North Queensland can continue to access important medicines from an approved pharmacist even if they have not been able to get a prescription.
Recipients of the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program were announced on 7 February 2025, with 13 grants totalling $30 million awarded to organisations.
DVA is calling on veterans and families to take part in the annual Client Benefits Client Satisfaction Survey.
DVA has simplified the access requirements for the Booked Car with Driver service.
The Honourable Keith John Austin Asche AC KC, a great Australian, was the 15th Administrator of the Northern Territory and a veteran of the Second World War.
The Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) has unveiled the official program for the second annual Festival Of Veterans Arts (FOVA25).