Latest news

If you would like to receive a round-up of Latest News stories every month, you can subscribe to DVA e-news. You can also subscribe to our flagship newspaper Vetaffairs. Just visit the Subscriptions page.

stack of paper

With the backlog of unallocated claims cleared, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is now

CivStart logo

CivStart is a free, one-stop mobile companion for younger veterans looking to translate their military skills to the civilian job market.

image-budget-2024-25

The Australian Government is investing $477 million in the 2024–25 Federal Budget to build capacity

Carole Doyle at Melton Heritage Festival Launch

Melton City Council, in collaboration with members of the Melton branch of the Partners of Veterans Association, has successfully concluded a significant restoration and relocation of the Love, Peace and Unity Quilt.

Harbord Diggers RSL fitness group

For two veteran groups in New South Wales, hard-hitting physical training hasn’t ended with their military service.

happy, multi-generational family sitting side by side on grass hill

May 13–19 is National Families Week! We’d like to thank families for their crucial role in

hand knocking on a door

DVA collaborates with health providers and other organisations to deliver services and benefits for

Middle-aged woman poses with elderly woman holding a medal

More than 80 years after coming down in the sea off Papua New Guinea, the crew of a Hudson bomber are being remembered and celebrated for their heroism.

TWO MOTOR TRANSPORT DRIVERS ON VE DAY, READING THE NEWS OF VICTORY IN EUROPE OUTSIDE THE QUEENSBRIDGE HOTEL,

After nearly six years of bloody conflict, the war in Europe was over.

Person sleeping on yoga matt

Australian veterans’ charity Mates4Mates is boosting support to serving and ex-serving Defence Force personnel, delivering an Online Sleep Program to raise awareness of the benefits of sleep health.

Was this page useful?
Please tell us why you selected 'Yes'?
Please tell us why you selected 'No'?