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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Veterans
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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Marking a century on Anzac Day
A former sailor in HMAS Bathurst had planned a quiet one for his 100th birthday on Anzac Day. CAPTION: George
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Petition asking DVA to support medicinal cannabis for PTSD
Iraq War veteran Derek Pyrah has launched a petition calling on DVA to authorise the use of medicinal cannabis for veterans with PTSD.
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Most grateful we could march together again – ANZAC Day 2021
It was very humbling to see the large crowd pay their respects to the veteran community at both the Dawn Service and Main Parade.
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Another missing Australian soldier’s resting place identified
The final resting place of a previously missing First World War soldier has been identified in France – the announcement made on ANZAC Day.
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Ex SAS catch up with ex-big-boss in Sydney
Members of the SAS Assn in Sydney for the ANZAC Day 2021 march caught up with former GG and former CDF Sir Peter Cosgrove.
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Who are these ANZACs? – by Ian Cavanough
The speech delivered by CONTACT friend Ian Cavanough at the Dawn Service in Yeppoon, Queensland on ANZAC Day 2021.
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Navy’s first VC recipient commemorated
Navy personnel have marked Anzac Day in Latrobe, Tasmania to honour Navy’s first Victoria Cross recipient, Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy”
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70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong
This year, we mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong – an important battle of the oft-labelled ‘Forgotten War’ – the Korean War.
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