Defence & Veterans Suicide

Media Statement: Veteran Suicide – Time for Reflection

Media Statement: Veteran Suicide – Time for Reflection

The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes the release of the fourthAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Report on suicide amongmembers of the ADF and Veteran communities. It is timely. In speaking on behalf of DFWA, its National President, Mr...

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Annual AIHW Report Highlights Need For Veteran Support

Annual AIHW Report Highlights Need For Veteran Support

The Australian Government has today received a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of suicide among serving and former-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Report outlines that of the almost 373,500 men...

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Advice – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Advice – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

From the Secretary DVA. "Today the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP announced that the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has signed the Letters Patent, officially establishing the Royal Commission. The Letters...

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Opinion – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Opinion – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

The Australian Government has written a covenant with the members of the Australian Defence Community in which it commits to supporting veterans and their families and build greater community awareness of the unique nature of military service. It also promises amongst...

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