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Latest news for veterans
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Additional Economic Support Payments
2 December 2020As 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. -
Coronavirus Supplement extended to 31 March 2021
2 December 2020The 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. -
Gallipoli Scholarship Fund applications open
30 November 2020Applications 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. -
Apply now for community grants to support younger veterans
30 November 2020The 2020-21 round of Supporting Younger Veterans Grants is now open. -
DVA on-base support during Reduced Training Period
26 November 2020Veteran Support Officers services will be modified during December and January to focus on upcoming ADF member transitions. -
New system to streamline income support services
24 November 2020Process Direct will become the main system income support staff use to support veterans and their families. -
White Ribbon Day a reminder help is always available
20 November 2020If you, or someone you know are experiencing family or domestic violence, help is available 24/7. -
An open letter to the ADF and Veteran community
20 November 2020Anyone 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. -
Learn, locate, and commemorate – unmarked graves of First World War veterans
19 November 2020The Unmarked Graves of First World War Veterans Pilot Program provides funding towards the cost of a grave marker. -
Hellfire Pass Walking Trail reopens
18 November 2020The 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.