New veteran-family live-in digs at Concord hospital
Veterans and their families can now access on-site accomodation at Concord hospital in Sydney while out-of-town vets undergo treatment.
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25th anniversary of the Black Hawk accident
The Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, with
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Brave crews remembered
The dedication and bravery of the aviators who formed the Australian contingent in the RAAF’s Bomber Command have been acknowledged
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Horn Island WWII history honoured
While on a training mission to the Torres Strait during May, RAAF’s No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history
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Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria
More than 300,000 additional current and former Australian Defence Force members including reservists and peacekeepers can now access all-inclusive home
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Admiral’s story a ‘piece of naval history’
Guy Griffiths was just a teenager when the warship he was serving in as a young midshipman was sunk in
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Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge opened in Brisbane
Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes
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Legion of Honour recipient found guilty of misusing war memorial donations
A Coffs Harbour woman has been sentenced to 16 months jail for misappropriating $148k from the Pozieres Remembrance Association.
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Changing the narrative around PTSD through post traumatic growth
After 35 years in the Australia Air Force**, including a harrowing peace keeping mission in Rwanda, Air Vice-Marshal (retd) Tracy
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Ex-RAAF centenarian get surprise service memento
World War II veteran George Lincoln was presented a Royal Australian Air Force 100th birthday commemorative memento on 11 May
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RSL outlines its submission on suicide Royal Commission ToRs
RSL has outlined its submission on the themes for consultation on the Terms of Reference for the suicide Royal Commission.
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Public input to Royal Commission Terms of Reference closed
More than 1400 pieces of written feedback that will inform the Terms of Reference for the suicide Royal Commission were received by DVA.
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Remembering WWII Bomber Command aviators
The 79th anniversary of RAAF squadrons joining combat operations with the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Bomber Command in World War
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A helping paw
Dogs are man’s best friend – but for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they are a lifesaver and are
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New Veteran Wellbeing Centre opens in Nowra
Veterans’ health and wellbeing on the NSW south coast will receive a boost with the opening of a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Nowra.
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Work with Mosquitoes a source of pride
Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga helped Beryl Barton (nee Slingo) celebrate her 100th birthday just before Anzac Day. CAPTION: Women’s
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Mr Chester acknowledges concerns over DVA involvement in Royal Commission model
Veterans’ Affairs Minister acknowledges concerns about DVA’s involvement in shaping Terms of Reference for Suicide Royal Commission.
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Formation of women’s naval service commemorated
Back in April 1941, 12 female telegraphists and two attendants were authorised into service in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval
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A special Anzac Day at home
Australians have gathered since 1916 by their town’s war memorials to remember the fallen, the wounded and all those who
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A day to remember
This year’s dawn service was unforgettable for one member, who stood next to her grandfather in her uniform for the
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