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Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off today

Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off today

Get out your kitchen utensils and put on your best apron as Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off for 2022.  With this year’s theme focusing on “Eat Well”, Veterans’ Health Week is an opportunity for ex-service organisations and community groups around the nation to...

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Latest edition of DVA e-news is out now

Latest edition of DVA e-news is out now

8 September 2022 This edition features articles on subjects including: Release of Royal Commission Interim ReportFinalists announced for Prime Minister's National Veterans' Employment AwardsConstruction of new Darwin Veterans' and Families' Hub...

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New Report into Veteran Wellbeing

New Report into Veteran Wellbeing

A new report released today shines a light on the positive experience of former Defence Force members in rejoining civilian life and their positive impact on their communities. The report finds that after leaving service, most veterans have a smooth transition to new...

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Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway

Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway

Construction has commenced on a permanent home for the Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub to help support the 10,000 veterans and families in the Northern Territory. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the Australian Government’s $5 million commitment to...

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Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway

Funding Boost for Veteran Wellbeing

The Australian Government has today committed $55 million to better support the wellbeing of Australian Veterans. This commitment consists of $22 million in funding to provide psychiatric assistance dogs to veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

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Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway

$70.6 Million to Help Veterans Stay Healthy at Home

The Government has today committed to ensuring veterans and veteran families have theservices they deserve, committing an additional $70.6 million in funding over four years toincrease Veterans’ Home Care fees for domestic assistance and personal care...

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Parliamentary Last Post Ceremony

Parliamentary Last Post Ceremony

Yesterday, the newly elected members of Parliament attended the Last Post Ceremony which commemorated Private Joseph John Dale, who lost his life while serving Australia in the First World War. Wreaths were laid by the family of Private Joseph John Dale, as well as...

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Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway

DVA – Report into Veterans’ Claims now Public

A key report into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) claims processing system has today been made public. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the report found 37 initiatives which would improve the department’s processes, reducing the wait times for...

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ALP Government’s Defence Ministry

ALP Government’s Defence Ministry

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new ministry, appointing new leads for the defence and defence industry portfolios.  Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been named as the new minister for defence, succeeding Peter Dutton in the...

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Latest edition of DVA e-news is out now

DVA e-news – March–April 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of e-news, which includes snapshots of articles that you’ll find on the Latest News for Veterans page on the DVA website. News Australians gather around the the world for Anzac DayFirst ‘DVA Services’ videos launchedThe...

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