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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.

Anzac Day posters

As Anzac Day approaches, many will be considering ways to personally commemorate all those who have

Mont Huon Military Cemetery

More than 100 sets of partial human remains belonging to Commonwealth soldiers from the First World War have been returned to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).

A tile announcing the BEST Program is open for applications, featuring an older man

The Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Grants Program 2026-27 round is now open.

Veteran community members and family at the grave of Private Edward Phillip Britten Ragless.

Today, the successful recipients of the 2025–26 Marking (First World War) Private Graves (MPG) Grants Program were announced.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Hearing conditions such as hearing loss and tinnitus often develop gradually.

A tile detailing the DVA Client Insights Survey and the importance of feedback

Understanding your experience is critical to our ongoing reform efforts, as we continue to transform, putting veterans and veteran families first today, and into the future.

First World War veterans enlisted as army instructors to train the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, Victoria, c. July 1941. Photographed by Ted Cranstone for the ‘Making of an Anzac’ recruitment campaign.

As Australians prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, it’s a timely reminder about the importance of upholding the respect and value of ‘Anzac’.

Group Programs

Open Arms – Veterans & Family Counselling provides mental health and wellbeing support to veterans, current serving personnel and their immediate families. This support includes free group programs to help build confidence, resilience and independence.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

The IVA has been established as the professional association for veterans’ advocates.

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