Suicide Commissioner ends first round of consults
The interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention has begun to hear about key issues impacting veterans.
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Veterans
Former GG Michael Jeffery dies
The Governor-General made a statement following news of the passing of Major General Michael Jeffery, former Governor General of Australia.
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AWM expansion gets environmental green light
The Australian War Memorial’s development project has been approved under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999.
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Family Support Funding Program grants announced
Community groups that support ADF families today received a funding boost under the government’s Family Support Funding Program (FSFP).
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OPINION: PM complicit in attack on the ‘meritorious many’
I am not an alarmist by nature; but I am a proud Australian veteran with 16 years of service including
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Expanded terms of reference for veteran suicides review
Commissioner Boss welcomes the revised Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Past Defence and Veteran Suicides.
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Royal Society for the Blind delivers first veteran psychiatric assistance dog
An SA veteran is the first to receive an assistance dog from one of two new providers under DVA’s Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program.
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Research measured veteran reintegration to civilian life
Veterans have a greater chance of successfully transitioning into civilian life thanks to world-first research by the Gallipoli Medical Research
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Formal presentation of Sheean VC
Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s legendary bravery and sacrifice was formally honoured today with the Victoria Cross for Australia.
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OPEN LETTER: Vietnam veterans on handling of IGADF report
We wish to record our disappointment and distress on how the allegations of atrocities in Afghanistan have been addressed by the PM and CDF.
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Former RSM SOTG VI says “Stop the revocation of the MUC and the disbanding of 2 Squadron SASR”
It is time to act now to protect the reputation of the thousands of members of the multiple SOTG rotations who gave Meritorious service.
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$1million in ‘younger veteran’ grants now available
Improved community services and support for younger veterans and their families will be the focus of the latest round of
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Former SF major attacks CDF over unit citations
A retired commando hit out at his former boss, CDF General Campbell, today for his “most disgusting demonstration of senior leadership”.
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First ever female Usher of the Black Rod in New Zealand
New Zealand Defence Force Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today,
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Mitsubishi announces fleet-discounts for ADF and veterans
Mitsubishi has announced an Armed Forces Discount program that offers national fleet pricing to ADF and veterans on any Mitsubishi vehicle.
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World of Tanks brews partnership with veteran-owned coffee company
Wargaming’s flagship game World of Tanks has announced a partnership with Australian veteran-owned Ironside Coffee Co.
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Applications open for veteran and community grants
Projects supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families can now apply for the Veteran and Community Grants program.
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Veteran Suicide Commissioner invites info registrations
The National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention would like to hear from people interested in her future activities.
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Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal new Chair
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will get a new chairman after the incumbent served the maximum time allowed in the position.
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Statement from new Defence/veteran anti-suicide commissioner
Today I commenced as interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. At the outset, I want to acknowledge
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