Vetaffairs

Vol 22 No 1 March 2006

Page 1
New Veterans’ Affairs Minister
Pensions and allowances rise
Rwanda service upgraded to ‘Warlike’

Page 2
Letters to the editor

Page 3
Australian soldier’s remains found on Western Front
Veteran Partner private hospitals tender
Changes in visual acuity standard
New pensions and allowances
Keep DVA notified

Page 4
Plans to mark Long Tan 40th anniversary
Rules for visiting Long Tan
Anzac Day Schools’ Awards
WWII anniversary DVD available

Page 5
Poster brings back memories for WWII veteran
WWII commemorative medallions
Anzac Day ceremonies at Gallipoli

News from the Office of Australian War Graves:
  • Commemorative services held overseas
  • Website for Australian War Memorial, London

Page 6
Malaysian government honours veterans
DSH Insurance working for veterans
Income insurance may affect your pension
Attendant allowance
Reduced citizenship application fee for ISS recipients

Page 7
The good TIP on ESO training
Long distance pension officer
Achieve a better lifestyle
Maintenance Helpline gets new name
HomeFront preventing falls and accidents at home

Page 8
Dr Killer’s column:

  • Talking to Penny
  • Bird flu and the flu vax

Community care: different programs for different needs
The Right Mix

Page 9
Camp Andrew Russell opens
News from the Australian War Memorial

  • Sporting greatness of our services
  • Post 1945 redevelopment
  • Anzac Day at the memorial

Improving veteran mental health
What is a de facto relationship?

Page 10
VCEB member retires
Off the Shelf
Reunions

Page 11
Heart health for Vietnam veterans
It’s true – age does not weary them
Recreation transport allowance
Noticeboard

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Noticeboard