The Alliance (ADSO) is the Defence Family’s advocate to governments, parliaments and the Australian people. It’s role is to care for the well-being of the Defence Family and protect their service entitlements.
ANZAC Day is the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian calendar. It provides all Australians with the opportunity to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our past and current service personnel as well as honour the more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in service of our nation. On the […]
These days, we’re all thinking about the smartest way to navigate our day-to-day life with the ongoing pandemic. But as winter looms and flu season lingers, the question on everyone’s mind: “How can I stay as safe as possible?” This is where immunity comes into play. Our immune system is composed of cells, tissues, organs, […]
TOMMOROW, 14th February, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service, recognising their contribution to the nation’s defence. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was important to remember the significance of their service, stepping up to meet the nation’s needs. “Australia has had four periods […]
Ms Rhondda Vanzella OAM and Mr Glenn Keys AO have joined the Council of the Australian War Memorial, filling the vacant positions previously held by Ms Gwen Cherne and Ms Margaret Jackson AC. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said Ms Vanzella and Mr Keys, who is a veteran, would bring important skills, perspectives and dedication to the Council as […]
Our National Survey is the first phase of our community engagement process for gallery development. This survey aims to gather public feedback on possible themes, specific storylines and/or collection items which could be included in the proposed exhibitions. This survey is now open and closes at 11:59 pm AEDT on Sunday, 7 February 2021. Please complete […]
Mental health providers, social workers and community nursing providers who provide vital services to our veteran community are set to receive a boost in funding from the Australian Government with an increase in fees from today. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the Government committed $94.3 million in the Budget to increase fees paid […]
THE Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service, and their families. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following preliminary consultation and advice from the Council of Women and Families United […]
Close Collaboration with Welfare Coordination Cell- West Nick Coenen and his team have been doing a great job trying to support those impacted by the Inquiry, more recently with 13 Individuals who have been issued with NTSC letters. Initially they were given 14-day notice to respond to these notices, but arrangements have been made to extend […]
The People’s Republic of China has tested Australia’s resolve over the last few weeks. Tariffs, toxic tweets and tough talk from so-called wolf warrior diplomats are designed to make us blink. We haven’t. Our Prime Minister has resisted economic coercion and diplomatic bullying. He has stood up for Australian sovereignty, values and interests. This week, Parliament […]
Threats to Australia are increasingly complex. As the Prime Minister warned us on 1 July at the launch of the Defence Strategic Update: “Coercive activities are rife. Disinformation and foreign interference have been enabled and accelerated by new and emerging technologies.” Such activity was on full display this week. The tweet by the People’s Republic of China was […]
Now is the time for a considered assessment of the findings of the Inspector General’s Report into alleged serious misconduct by Australia’s Special Forces in Afghanistan. It is an internal ADF Report that now is subject to ADF disciplinary and administrative processes. The appointment of an independent investigator working with the AFP is a part […]
Opinion: Comment on the Afghanistan Allegations
“I have been following the public debate on the allegations that our soldiers have committed criminal acts whilst deployed on operations in Afghanistan. I feel compelled to take a moment to comment on the Brereton report and its allegations the SAS committed war crimes in Afghanistan over a period of 10 years. In my opinion, […]