Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families amendment passes through Parliament
The Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families) Bill 2020 has passed through Parliament
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Veterans
Did you know – the Japanese Navy protected Australia in WWI?
During a Remembrance Day service on HMAS Arunta at Sasebo Naval Base, Chaplain Graham Swan reminisced on Japan’s surprising role in WWI.
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CDF reflects on the ‘lost boys’ of WWI
This year, my thoughts are drawn to the ‘lost boys’ – underage Australians who fought in WWI – many of whom remained young forever.
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Remembrance Day 2020 – Lest We Forget
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Australians paused to remember and honour those who have given their lives for our nation.
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Uniting Aged Care record WWII veterans’ in podcasts
A new podcast series focusing on Australian experiences in World War II, as told by veterans receiving aged care from Uniting NSW-ACT.
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Five more WWI soldiers identified
On the eve of Remembrance Day 2020, the final resting place of five previously unidentified Australian soldiers who served and
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Darren Chester’s thoughts on Afghanistan Inquiry Report
The coming weeks and months will be a difficult time for many in the ADF community with the Afghanistan Inquiry Report completed.
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Please pause to remember – at 11am on 11 November 2020
All Australians will be encouraged to pause for a minute’s silence tomorrow – Remembrance Day – to remember the service and
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New Defence authority to assist ADF-exit transition
ADF personnel transitioning from military to civilian life will be better supported by a new Defence-based Joint Transition Authority.
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Navy survey team finds Army pub with no beer
A Navy hydrographic survey team could not get a drink from an old watering hole they found in Queensland, despite being surrounded by water.
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TPI Federation rejects ‘another Yes Minister’ review
The Federation of Totally & Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Ex-Servicemen & Women of Australia said in a press release today that
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150 WWI graves marked with respect through scheme
The graves of around 150 WWI veterans have been identified and appropriately marked through the Unmarked First World War Graves program.
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Courage Under Fire – Daniel Keighran VC
Courage Under Fire – a raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism.
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National network of mental-health first aiders
Australians who support veterans and their families are being trained as ‘Mental Health First Aiders’ through free training by Open Arms.
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Plenty to do during Veterans’ Health Week
Veterans and their families can participate in almost 400 official events, in person and virtually, as part of Veterans’ Health Week.
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Powerful, heartbreaking video calls (again) for Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide
Senator Jacqui Lambie has just released a powerful video which perfectly explains why we still need a Royal Commission. Please watch.
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Shadow Veterans’ Affairs spokesman calls for suicide Royal Commission
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs added to calls for a Royal Commission into veteran suicides after new suicide figures were released.
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Report provides further understanding of Defence and veteran suicide
The following 564-word Darren Chester press release fails to say anything at all about the veteran-suicide report – except for the number!
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Interim response to Productivity Commission Report – and findings from TPI Review
The govt has issued an interim response to the Productivity Commission report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, tabled in Parliament today.
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Continued support but nothing new for veterans in budget
The government is continuing to provide mental health and employment support for veterans and families as part of its economic recovery plan.
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