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Recall notice: Philips medical breathing support devices

Electronics manufacturer, Philips, has announced a product defect correction for a range of medical breathing support devices due to concerns about potential defects.
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Management of the ATDP – Message from DVA

DVA recently announced that the ATDP’s Strategic Governance Board and Capability Framework Management Group will discontinue and be replaced by a new approach.

Disability Pension changes

From 1 January 2022, pending passage of legislation, the DVA Disability Pension will be removed from the income test for Social Security payments.
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Catalina crew remembered

On Sunday 18 July, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) conducted a memorial service for the families of the 10 crew members of RAAF No.

‘Finding an advocate’ page on the DVA website

If you are looking for advocate, you may like to visit the ‘Finding an advocate’ page on the DVA website.
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Veterans’ Health Week 2021

Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) 2021 will run from 16 to 24 October with the theme of ‘Get Moving’ (physical activity).
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New Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel

The Hon Andrew Gee MP was sworn in as the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel on 2 July 2021.
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide commences

The Governor-General has issued Letters Patent, establishing the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
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Changes to MyAccount and MyService

More services are moving to MyService, and MyAccount will soon be turned off.
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More face-to-face services for Australian veterans and their families

Face-to-face services for veterans and their families are being expanded, thanks to an enhanced service arrangement between DVA and Services Australia.

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