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News
- Supporting the veteran community with a simpler, easier system from 1 July
- New wellbeing agency set to commence on 1 July
- From the Department
- From the Minister
- Current pensions and allowances
- New Veterans’ Affairs Ministerial Advisory Council
- Veterans’ advocacy regulation — have your say
- Institute of Veterans’ Advocacy now accepting membership applications
- Information for advocates
- Artificial intelligence at DVA — supporting transparency, trust and better services
- BEST grants program doubles, helping ESOs build free advocacy service capacity
- Letter to the Editor
Health and Wellbeing
- Improving wellbeing through increased access to treatment
- Quicker ways to book DVA arranged transport
- Vaccination still matters in adulthood — Dr Steph Davis
- When it’s time to honour service, Harold leads the way
- Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy — Associate Professor Jon Lane
- Dental changes leave veterans smiling
- Work underway to better understand brain injury and neurocognitive conditions
- Show your Veteran Card — get the care you deserve
Open Arms
- New online Transition Support Program
- Vietnam matron’s service memorialised
- Return to Vietnam triggers PTSD
Transition
- The power of volunteering
- Mentors matter — supporting veterans to find success
- Third round of grants to support veterans into tertiary study
Features
Defence news
Families
ESO news
- Historic expansion of Legacy services
- Coffs Coast Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Centre open for the community
- Strengthening veteran wellbeing through equine-assisted therapy
- New Anzac Appeal badge to commemorate 125 years of Army
Bookshelf
Commemorations
- Commemorating Anzac Day 2026
- Protecting the word ‘Anzac’: A reminder ahead of Anzac Day
- Commemorating the service and sacrifice of National Servicemen
- Serving the nation across two schemes
- Learning experiences made possible through the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards
- Honour a loved one online through the Virtual Field of Remembrance
- Shattered digger statue made whole once more
- Australian-first Vietnam War Memorial Walk opens
- Mystery honour boards