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In 2024, DVA conducted public consultation on a proposal to establish a new independent veterans’ advocacy governance body - the Institute of Veterans’ Advocates (the Institute).

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Following passage of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and

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Nine community groups, ex-service organisations, and individuals have been awarded a share of $106,978.90 to support the installation of 182 commemorations

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Today, our thoughts are on those who lost their lives in the attacks on Darwin in 1942, as we commemorate Bombing of Darwin Day.

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We’ve been listening to your feedback and working to make MyService even better. These updates are designed to make your experience smoother, faster and more intuitive.

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MyService is the go-to platform for veterans and veteran families to carry out most of their DVA

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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.

Veterans' entitlements and treatment legislation

On 13 February 2025, the Parliament passed the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2024 (the VETS Act).

The Housing Grants program provides crisis accommodation to battle homelessness

Recipients of the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program were announced on 7 February 2025, with 13 grants totalling $30 million awarded to organisations.

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Veteran Card holders in flood-affected areas of Far North Queensland can continue to access important medicines from an approved pharmacist even if they have not been able to get a prescription.

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