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Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy

The Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 highlights the pivotal role families play in supporting ADF members and veterans.

Men and boats crowd the docks with movement, at North Beach Gallipoli with the cliffs towering over them in the background

The evacuation of Australian troops from Gallipoli was completed under the cover of night, using careful deception tactics to avoid alerting the Turks.

A family with a mother father and 3 young children are around an outdoor table having a picnic bbq style dinner as the sun is setting

The Action Plan marks another step in improving the transition experience for veterans and families.

Alwyn Johnson

If you are a veteran with an interest in further study or research in the United States of America, then the annual American Australian Association Veterans’ Fund Scholarships could be for you.

Paul Sullivan, Don Porch, Nolene Porch and Malcom Jeffrey

In Bundaberg, a local volunteer crew organised by the local RSL Sub Branch is providing a valuable service to help veterans with yard maintenance services.

The Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package provides short-term, flexible support to help eligible veterans and veteran families adjust to new and challenging life circumstances that may result in the family experiencing crisis.

Edward Sheean VC

On Remembrance Day in Latrobe, Tasmania, a life-sized statue of Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC was unveiled as part of the commemoration service.

stack of paper

On 2 December 2024, the Government provided its response to the Royal Commission’s Final Report, which was tabled on 9 September.

Man talking to his General Practitioner

This new year take a moment to check on your health and book in for a Veteran Health Check.

Two photos side by side, one of two men being congratulated for bravery, the second, a photo of the late Private Richard Norden in uniform

In November, on Remembrance Day, we gathered as a nation to acknowledge those who died or suffered during military service. As we collectively honoured service personnel, our highest military honour, The Victoria Cross for Australia, was bestowed on the late Private Richard Norden.

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