Latest news

If you would like to receive a round-up of Latest News stories every month, you can subscribe to DVA e-news. You can also subscribe to our flagship newspaper Vetaffairs. Just visit the Subscriptions page.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Information from our community, including veterans, families of veterans, and providers is important in helping us to detect wrongdoing.

Image of the Vietnam War Kitbag resources

Next month, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, 18 August, we will pause to remember and honour the service and sacrifices of all who served in the Vietnam War, and the families who supported them during the war and since. We have developed a digital Vietnam War Kitbag of resources to help organisations, schools and community groups.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Due to a planned outage of the Department of Defence’s PMKeyS system, new MyService registrations

female hand typing on keyboard on a desk in an office

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.

Australian Army soldiers from Special Operations Task Group board an Afghanistan Mil Mi-8 helicopter with their Afghan partner forces after a patrol in Uruzgan province in southern Afghanistan in 2011.

This year marks 25 years since the establishment of Operation Slipper, the first of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations in Afghanistan.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Register your interest to receive updates about opportunities to provide feedback on the future of allied health services for the veteran community.

Assistance dog at airport

Check out our top tips and advice for a smooth trip.

Person using home computer with a coffee next to them

A variety of support options are available to help you feel more confident using MyService.

don't forget sticky note on a fridge

If you’re taking DVA-funded medicinal cannabis, talk with your prescribing doctor to check your prescription meets updated funding arrangements.

NAIDOC Week - 50 years of deadly

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week. For 5 decades, NAIDOC Week has recognised and celebrated the voices, culture and contributions of First Nations people and communities across Australia.

Was this page useful?
Please tell us why you selected 'Yes'?
Please tell us why you selected 'No'?