As part of the 2020–21 Budget, the Australian Government is providing two additional Economic Support Payments to continue its support of the Australian community through the coronavirus pandemic.

The Australian Government has extended the Coronavirus Supplement to 31 March 2021. The current payment rate of $250 per fortnight will change to $150 per fortnight from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. 

Applications for the Gallipoli Scholarship opened on 1 November and will close on 1 February 2021. The Scholarship is offered by the not-for-profit organisation, the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund.

The 2020-21 round of Supporting Younger Veterans Grants is now open.

Veteran Support Officers services will be modified during December and January to focus on upcoming ADF member transitions.

Process Direct will become the main system income support staff use to support veterans and their families.

If you, or someone you know are experiencing family or domestic violence, help is available 24/7.

Anyone who has spent time with serving or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force knows what remarkable men and women we have protecting our nation.

The Unmarked Graves of First World War Veterans Pilot Program provides funding towards the cost of a grave marker.  

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to advise that the entire Hellfire Pass Walking Trail (including pedestrian access through the iconic Konyu Cutting) has been reopened to the public.