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minister keogh and others with shovels in the dirt at a sod turning event

This event symbolised the beginning of construction on 16 purpose-built transitional housing units, designed to support WA veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The headstone of First World War veteran Private George Thomas Wetzel. Courtesy of Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program recipient @The Headstone Project SA.

Applications are open for the 2025-26 Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program.

An Australian soldier waiting for his men to alight from an armoured truck on a road through a rubber estate in Perak, 1956.

This Sunday is Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day. On 31 August, we commemorate all Australians who served in the Malayan Emergency, in Thai-Malay border operations, and the Indonesian Confrontation.

Stop. Check. Protect. Orange image with 3 people using their phones and reporting scams

Scams Awareness Week 2025 is Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August. This year we are reminded to "Stop. Check. Protect.” It's time to stop scammers in their tracks.

ex-HMAS Tobruk

More than 70 community and major projects will share in some $1.41 million funding through the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.

We've made updates to Health Provider Notes

We've strengthened the DVA rules for Health Providers as part of our ongoing focus on provider compliance.

A painting of Australian soldiers exiting a Huey helicopter.

Each year, on 18 August we mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day honouring the bravery of Australians who served throughout the Vietnam War.

Crowds of civilians and soldiers fill a Sydney city street celebrating VP day.

Today, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day.

A photo of origami cranes, Japanese students and attendees on Sandakan Memorial Day

On 15 August each year, Sandakan Memorial Day is observed in Sabah, Malaysia.

An office worker using laptop and calculator

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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