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Governor-General thanks veteran families
30 March 2021On 17 March, the Governor-General His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley welcomed almost 50 veterans and their families to a barbecue at Government House in Canberra. -
Australia’s first use of a computer in a war zone
27 March 2021Today marks the 50-year anniversary of Australia's first use of a computer in a war zone. -
#Check5 and other difficult conversations
25 March 2021When someone you care about is going through a rough patch, it can be hard to know what to do or say. Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling has resources and strategies available. -
Access to temporary telehealth services extended
24 March 2021The Australian Government has extended temporary COVID-19 telehealth arrangements to 30 June 2021. -
Inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the ADF injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service
24 March 2021The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal has been directed to inquire into and report on recognition for members and families of members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service. -
Researching Australian military history: Online research ‘gems’
22 March 2021In the past decade, researchers into Australian military history have benefited greatly from an enormous increase in the availability of online resources. We’d like to share with you some of the online ‘gems’ that DVA historians often draw on in their own research. -
COVID-19 vaccinations rollout – Phase 1b
22 March 2021The national COVID-19 vaccination program transitions to Phase 1b from 22 March and the veteran community is encouraged to make sure they keep up to date with important information ahead of their vaccination. -
A homage to HMAS Bataan
18 March 2021Navy veteran Gerry Shepherd has donated to the Navy’s Sea Power Centre a hand-built model of HMAS Bataan – the ship he served on during the Second World War and Korean War. -
AstraZeneca vaccine is safe to use
17 March 2021The Australian Government remains confident in the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and there is currently no evidence that it causes blood clots. -
Pensions and allowances rise
15 March 2021Veterans’ pensions will be increased from 20 March 2021 following the latest round of indexation adjustments.