Is the Veterans’ Covenant MIA?
Formally introduced in November 2019, the Veterans’ Covenant promised to be a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for veterans’
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Veterans
[Dodgy?] new report shines positive light on modern-veteran wellbeing
A new report released today seems to shine only positive light on the experience of former Australian Defence Force members who
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Veteran’s ashes to be scattered on Kokoda Trail
The ashes of a Kokoda veteran will be scattered by Australian soldiers as they retrace the steps of the World
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WW2 veterans honoured for valour
Three World War 2 Navy veterans instrumental in supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s return to the Philippines, cracking enemy codes, and
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Veterans’ advocacy services grants announced
Veterans’ advocacy services today received a boost with more than 119 ex-service organisations (ESOs) across Australia sharing in $4.45 million
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Hairy young aviators supporting veterans
While attending the Air Warfare Instructor Course in Darwin, members of No. 2 Squadron took the rare opportunity to leave
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Mutual appreciation by young and old on Long Tan Day
Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day in Brisbane on
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Apply now for Veterans’ Health Week funding
Ex-service organisations and community groups can now apply for funding to help host events promoting healthy eating as part of
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60th anniversary of Vietnam War
Tomorrow, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australia will pause to recognise the men and women who served in the Vietnam War,
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Invictus Australia supports first veterans’ team at world surf lifesaving comp
In a world-first, Invictus Australia, with the support of Surf Life Saving Australia, has sought and been granted permission by
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Suicide Royal Commission delivers interim report
Commissioners, Nick Kaldas (Chair), James Douglas and Peggy Brown presented the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran
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Invictus Australia finds sporting partner in Nowra ESO
Invictus Australia is increasing capacity to support veterans and their families on the South Coast of NSW to access the
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Ukraine’s war-affected animal population remembered
In a ceremony at the Ukrainian Embassy in Canberra on Friday 29 July, President of Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation
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More funding for veteran home care
The government has committed an additional $70.6 million in funding over four years to increase Veterans’ Home Care fees for
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CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of
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Exhibition a voice for veterans
Death by “a thousand cuts” was how veteran, and recently retired Army signals officer, Mike Armstrong described his PTSD. CAPTION:
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WW2 veteran honoured with hero quilt
World War 2 veteran, Private Bertram (Bert) Sutton, has been honoured with the presentation of a hero quilt by the
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Townsville confirmed as Australia’s biggest veteran centre
Townsville’s status as Australia’s largest garrison city has been confirmed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in the release of
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Census results – first-ever veteran head count
For the first time ever, it is now known that 581,139 Australians have reported they have served or are currently
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2022 Napier Waller Art Prize winner announced
The Australian War Memorial has announce that retired major, Mrs Anneke Jamieson, has won the 2022 Napier Waller Art Prize
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