Celebrating VetPaths success
DVA is proud to congratulate the 24 participants who completed the 2024 VetPaths program.
VetPaths is a support pathway for veterans new to the Australian Public Service (APS), which highlights employment opportunities and provides a structured support system once they are employed. It supports veterans by ensuring they have access to resources and connections that promote career readiness, personal development, and wellbeing.
VetPaths began as a pilot career pathway in 2022 to support veterans with transitioning into public sector careers with the APS. Since then, 38 participants have navigated the APS landscape, receiving career mentoring, tailored learning and development opportunities and invaluable peer support.
As part of their final learning and development activity, the 2024 participants undertook a course in ‘Coaching and Developing Others’, an engaging and practical workshop designed to strengthen core APS leadership capabilities. The course equipped participants with tools to better support team performance, foster engagement and apply coaching techniques to enhance development conversations.
A "finalisation event" brought together program participants, agency representatives and senior leaders to honour the progress made, share experiences and strengthen the community of veterans working across government.
Participants were able to reflect on the courage it takes to step into a new chapter, and for Celebrating VetPaths success DVA is proud to congratulate the 24 participants who completed the 2024 VetPaths program. DVA and participating APS agencies to highlight the great contribution veterans continue to make as public servants.
For participants, the event marked the completion of one journey and the start of another. It was more than a celebration: it was a powerful reminder of what is possible when veterans are empowered to continue their service in new and meaningful ways.
DVA looks forward to continuing to support the growth of veterans within the APS, ensuring the values, skills and leadership expertise developed over their military career can continue to benefit all Australians. Learn more about VetPaths.