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Enhanced DVA Dental Program offers access to more providers and more benefits, for longer.

4 National Servicemen struggle up the gruelling 12 foot rope test at Pucka

On 14 February 2026, we invite veterans, families and community members to come together and attend the national commemorative service in Canberra to honour National Servicemen.

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Veteran Card holders in NSW fire-affected areas can urgently access previously prescribed medicines from an approved pharmacist without a prescription under PBS Continued Dispensing rules. This temporary measure is available until 31 January 2026.

Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. A group of members of the 1st Light Horse Brigade Train, AIF. These men were the last of their unit to leave Gallipoli at the evacuation.

On the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli withdrawal, we remember the Australian men and women who fought to achieve victory in the First World War.

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This year, like for about the last 5, wonderful Christmas hampers will arrive at just the right time for residents of the Andrew Russell Veteran Living program in Adelaide.

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These experiences show how important it is to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to when engaging a paid advocate, especially when it comes to fees, contracts, and what happens if your claim isn’t approved.

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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

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Located in New Town, the Hobart Hub has joined the Launceston Hub as the main hubs in a state-wide “Hub and Spoke” model designed and operated by RSL Tasmania.

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These experiences highlight the importance of transparency and trust when choosing advocacy support.

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Understanding the demographic, health and welfare characteristics of veterans is important, as they may have different service experiences that require tailored support during and after ADF service.

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