Today the Morrison Government announced that it will extend the final report date for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to 17 June 2024.This extension provides an additional 12 months to recognise the broad scope of the Royal Commission’s inquiries...
Defence & Veterans Suicide
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide – Newsletter Edition 4 – 4 March 2022
Friday 4th Mar 2022
Hearing Block 3 - SydneyThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will hold its third public hearing in Sydney at the Pullman Hotel, Hyde Park from Monday 7 March to Thursday 17 March, 2022. People with lived experience, experts and representatives...
Media Statement: Veteran Suicide – Time for Reflection
Wednesday 29th Sep 2021
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...
Annual AIHW Report Highlights Need For Veteran Support
Wednesday 29th Sep 2021
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...
Announcement from Interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention
Wednesday 15th Sep 2021
To the veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force, families, friends, and others in the wider Defence community who have engaged with my work. I am writing to let you know that my appointment as the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran...
ADSO Welcomes Mr Nick Kaldas’ Appointment to Head The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Friday 9th Jul 2021
In establishing a Royal Commission into veteran suicide, the Government gavestrong recognition to not only the depth of feeling within the veteran communityregarding such tragedies but also as to how all sides of politics within both Houses ofthe Parliament spoke as...
Advice – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Friday 9th Jul 2021
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...
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Appointments and Terms of Reference
Thursday 8th Jul 2021
Nick Kaldas to lead Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Scott Morrison has appointed former NSW police deputy commissioner Nick Kaldas to lead the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Speaking at Kirribilli House on Thursday, the Prime...
Opinion – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Tuesday 1st Jun 2021
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...
DVA Minister – Preparations for Royal Commission Moves to Next Phase
Sunday 30th May 2021
Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members and families across the nation. The feedback has been extremely positive and...