Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation has commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the community. The Australian Government recently agreed to Recommendation 1 of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran...
ADSO Policy Objectives
More supports now available for veterans in residential aged care
Tuesday 4th Oct 2022
From this week, Veterans, war widows and widowers living in residential aged care will benefit from expanded access to clinically necessary allied health care services and rehabilitation aids and appliances, regardless of the level of care they are receiving. Minister...
Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off today
Saturday 1st Oct 2022
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...
ADFRA – DFRDB Update September 2022
Wednesday 14th Sep 2022
DFRDB UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2022 Federal Court Hearing: Justice Perry has still not yet handed down her decision. Meeting with the New Minister In our July 2022 Update we advised that we had requested a meeting with the newMinister, the Hon Matt Keogh MP, to discuss our...
Latest edition of DVA e-news is out now
Thursday 8th Sep 2022
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...
New Report into Veteran Wellbeing
Thursday 1st Sep 2022
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...
Darwin Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Construction Underway
Friday 19th Aug 2022
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...
Funding Boost for Veteran Wellbeing
Friday 5th Aug 2022
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)...
$70.6 Million to Help Veterans Stay Healthy at Home
Wednesday 27th Jul 2022
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...
Parliamentary Last Post Ceremony
Tuesday 26th Jul 2022
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...