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Unveiling of Queensland State Indigenous Memorial

A memorial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women was unveiled by the Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk today.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

On 29 May, International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we recognise the Australian men and women, and those from around the world, who have donned the blue beret and served as part of international peacekeeping forces.
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RAAF historical stories

The Department of Defence routinely publishes articles of historical interest on its website.
No place for domestic violence

Technology facilitated abuse – what you need to know

Technology facilitated abuse, sometimes also known as tech abuse, is an extension of coercion and harassment in situations of domestic and family violence.
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70th anniversary of the ANZAC Field of Remembrance

On 20 April 2022, NSW War Widows gathered for the 70th time, paying tribute to their loved ones who have died during or as a result of their service.
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Become a Legatee – Scott Biddell’s story

Former Warrant Officer Scott Biddell was inducted as a Legatee and gives what time he can to supporting widows and families in his local community.
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Naval Association honours veterans of Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation

The Naval Association of Australia (Qld) will honour the Royal Australian Navy veterans of the two conflicts on Thursday 26 May at 11am at the Jack Tar Memorial at Southbank in Brisbane.
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Preparations underway for Queensland’s first War Widows Day

There was great excitement among war widows in Queensland when the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that from 2022 the date of 19 October will be known as War Widows Day.
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Anzac Day at ANZAC Cottage

Every year, the Friends of ANZAC Cottage Inc hold a very special community-based Anzac Day Service at the cottage at ‘the going down of the sun’ on Anzac Day.
Service Pension

Are you eligible for the Service Pension?

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provides many different types of financial support to those who have served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) including the

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