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Then, now and in perpetuity

The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is the Australian Government’s agent of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and is responsible for maintaining war cemeteries and individual war
Medicare changes from 1 July

Medicare changes from 1 July

From 1 July a number of changes will be made to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), which are designed to better reflect contemporary clinical practice.
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Veterans lead the way in disaster resilience

Disaster Relief Australia challenges veterans to draw on their skills and experiences to help communities impacted by natural disasters. 
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Men’s Health Peer Education in National Volunteer Week

May is a special time for our Men’s Health Peer Education volunteers as it is the month to celebrate National Volunteer Week (17–23 May 2021). 
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Support for veterans at risk of homelessness

RSL LifeCare offers a range of services that can help veterans get off the streets and work towards maintaining a roof over their heads.
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Beware of scams

DVA is warning veterans to be cautious of potential scammers operating online. 
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Our voices have never been more important

A message from Renee Wilson, CEO of Australian War Widows NSW Ltd on the organisation's 75th anniversary
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Changes to DVA online services

MyService will soon be the one-stop access point for all DVA online services.
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The benefits of sport

Veteran Sport Australia is promoting the benefits of sport, and developing some great resources along the way.

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