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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

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

National Servicemen

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.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

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

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

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

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

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

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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.

STS memorial wall

Across Australia, 72 community organisations will share in over $1.3 million in funding through the first batch of the 2025-26 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.

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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If you’re considering making a claim with DVA, all the information you need is freely available on the Department’s website.

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