The refusal of the nation’s military leaders to accept responsibility for war crimes in Afghanistan has generated “anger and bitter resentment” among serving personnel and veterans that will take years to overcome, an independent panel has warned. The Afghanistan...
DVA consults with the ex-service community through its National Conultative Framework: chief amongst it is the ESO Round Table (ESORT) It has been agreed by ESORT members that a Communique will be released after each meeting to keep everyone informed. The...
The Australian Government is investing $477 million in the 2024–25 Budget to build capacity for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as it delivers on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. An investment of $194.4 million over...
At the beginning of 2024, consultation was undertaken with the veteran community and other stakeholders on the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024, which sets out a proposed pathway to simplify and harmonise the...
Joint Media Release Richard Marles MP Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence and The Hon Matt Keogh MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs & Minister for Defence Personnel The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $477 million to increase our...
Leading organisations in the energy space have taken a single minded approach to the energy transition. They view weather dependent renewables as the sole option for a cleaner grid. This unwillingness to look at all alternatives to fossil fuels has led to gaps in the...
10 May 2024 DVA collaborates with health providers and other organisations to deliver services and benefits for veterans and families. We do our best to assist veterans and families to navigate these benefits for their health and wellbeing. We’ve heard from veterans...
Commissioner Peggy Brown on stage at the National Suicide Prevention Conference.Commissioner Brown shared Royal Commission analysis at suicide prevention conference On Tuesday 30 April, Commissioner Brown spoke at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in...
Get support | Website Follow us on social media Newsletter Edition 28 - 8 April 2024 Watch the Chair's Closing Statement from Hearing Block 12 Royal Commission chair hopes inquiry has...
You stood for your country, now we stand for you. The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is committed to supporting current and ex-serving ADF members and their families to access, transition to and succeed in higher education. With a range of support services...