EACH year on 24 April, we remember the Battle of Kapyong, an important battle of the often-labelled ‘Forgotten War’, the Korean War. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said that the Battle of Kapyong was a significant action in the Korean War, during which Australian, Commonwealth and other United Nations Command (UNC) forces helped stop […]
The death of any Australian Defence Force member or veteran is one death too many and a tragedy that is deeply felt by all Australians. Tragically, and heartbreakingly, this includes death by suicide. Recognising this, the Government will take the step of recommending to the Governor-General the establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and […]
It is a national tragedy that suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australian males. It is a complex issue that has been a focus of this government, but sadly more than 3000 Australians take their own lives each year and our veterans’ community is not immune. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare […]