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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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To safeguard the health and wellbeing of veterans and ensure DVA is funding treatments that are safe

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An update on the health of veterans by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

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On National Servicemen’s Day, we remember and honour the contributions of more than 280,000 Australians who were conscripted into two separate national service schemes during the Cold War.

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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is reviewing the reliability of some medical reports

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The fee guidance for medical assessments and reports required to support a veteran’s compensation

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The Australian Government is committed to reform to better protect veterans from exploitation within

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The Deputy Prime Minister has announced the outcomes of the independently led Defence Estate Audit

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Expressions of interest are now open for the Veterans’ Affairs Ministerial Advisory Council to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel.

Team Australia at Invictus Games Vancouver 2026

Invictus Australia is pleased to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for the Adaptive Sports Program, which prepares participants for the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. EOIs close on 31 March 2026.

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