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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Veterans, families of veterans, health service providers, peak bodies, ex-service organisations and

Soldiers alight from an armoured vehicle.

On Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, we remember the Australians who served in the Malayan Emergency, Thai-Malay border operations, and the Indonesian Confrontation during the 1950s and 1960s.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

We’ve heard from veterans, families and advocates that claims processing data needs to be easier to read, easier to compare and easier to track over time.

Japanese students at Sandakan Memorial Park

On 15 August each year, we gather at Sandakan Memorial Park in Sabah, Malaysia to honour Australian and British servicemen who lost their lives in the region during the Second World War.

Western Australian Garden of Remembrance and Dutch Annex

The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is inviting veterans, families, ex-service organisations, stakeholders and members of the community to attend consultation sessions on the redevelopment of the Western Australian Garden of Remembrance and Dutch Annex.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

A unique national dataset capturing the experiences of more than 1,400 veteran families is now available to approved researchers.

Man with brain

We stand ready to support veterans to diagnose and treat their brain injuries.

Picture of the Hobart Garden of Remembrance. Red brick building surrounded in trees and garden

The Hobart Garden of Remembrance will close on 1 September 2026 for redevelopment works until December 2027.

Woman wearing blue headphones from behind

Find out how DVA-funded treatment options can help veterans experiencing tinnitus manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Poster image for Vietnam Veterans Day

Today, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australians are encouraged to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of all who served during the Vietnam War. This year we also recognise the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

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