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For some veterans, the summer holiday season can be a difficult time of year. Families and close friends can provide valuable support during these times.

Christmas shutdown 2025

DVA will continue to provide support to veterans and families during the Christmas / New Year period. However, please be aware that some services will be impacted.

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DVA has launched a new Suicide Prevention Framework, designed to reduce suicide and suicidal

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DVA is committed to supporting veterans to achieve improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes by

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We are making it easier for DVA staff to support veterans and families with a new AI-enabled

A screenshot of the Wall of Remembrance on the DVA website

The ‘Wall of Remembrance’ is a space for all Australians to share their personal reflections and honour those who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Team RSL Masters Games participants

For the first time, the RSL entered a team into the Australian Masters Games as part of the RSL Active initiative, which promotes wellbeing, social connections and camaraderie through sport and activity.

2025 finalists announced

The Awards celebrate veteran and partner employee success and highlight the collective impact of the veteran employment community nationwide.

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We’ve changed the travel reimbursement process for veterans claiming travel under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) through MyService.

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A new Aged Care Act will start on 1 November 2025, as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to creating a simpler, fairer and more respectful aged-care system.

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