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Replacements for medals lost or destroyed
4 March 2020Medals that were lost or damaged in the bushfires may be replaced under the Defence Honours and Awards Replacement Medal Policy. -
Veteran Health Check reminder
4 March 2020All Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who transition on or after 1 July 2019, and who have served at least one day of continuous full-time service, can access a comprehensive fully-funded health assessment from their GP each year for the first five years following transition. -
Apply for your Covenant pack today
4 March 2020Apply now to ensure you receive your Covenant pack and pin before Anzac Day. -
Our new website is here
4 March 2020The DVA website has been redesigned based on feedback from our veterans and their families. -
Operation TAMAR veterans honoured
22 February 2020A National Commemorative Service was held for the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR), Operation TAMAR. -
50th anniversary of Operation Hammersley
18 February 2020DVA held a National Commemorative Service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation Hammersley. -
Veterans’ MATES Module: Diabetes — Self Care Really Matters
16 December 2019DVA’s Veterans' Medicines Advice and Therapeutics Education Services (Veterans' MATES) latest release Diabetes — Self Care Really Matters is now available.