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Today, we commemorate Merchant Navy Day, marking the anniversary of the sinking of the first Allied merchant ship during the Second World War.
On the first Wednesday of September, Australians commemorate Battle for Australia Day, honouring the service and sacrifices of those who helped defend our nation in 1942 and early 1943 after the Second World War reached our shores.
On Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, we remember the Australians who served in the Malayan Emergency, Thai-Malay border operations, and the Indonesian Confrontation during the 1950s and 1960s.
We’ve heard from veterans, families and advocates that claims processing data needs to be easier to read, easier to compare and easier to track over time.
On 15 August each year, we gather at Sandakan Memorial Park in Sabah, Malaysia to honour Australian and British servicemen who lost their lives in the region during the Second World War.
A unique national dataset capturing the experiences of more than 1,400 veteran families is now available to approved researchers.
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is inviting veterans, families, ex-service organisations, stakeholders and members of the community to attend consultation sessions on the redevelopment of the Western Australian Garden of Remembrance and Dutch Annex.
We stand ready to support veterans to diagnose and treat their brain injuries.
The Hobart Garden of Remembrance will close on 1 September 2026 for redevelopment works until December 2027.
Find out how DVA-funded treatment options can help veterans experiencing tinnitus manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.