Centenarian Barney Cain escaped from the Japanese when they successfully attacked Rabaul in January 1942. He is possibly the last member of the 1400-strong Lark Force alive today.

A Second World War veteran has returned to the shore establishment where his career in the Royal Australian Navy began almost seven decades ago.

From mascots to messengers, on National Day for War Animals, we recognise the important roles animals have played and continue to play in war.

Services that veterans and their families currently use in MyAccount are being moved into MyService. 

The Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre (VAPAC) is a pharmaceutical phone centre that GPs or other health professionals can contact to get approval for medical scripts under the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. 

In 2016, 4 Afghanistan combat veterans founded the non-profit organisation 42 for 42 to raise funds to build a memorial garden in Brisbane that would honour their fallen mates and educate the public about why the war occurred.

Our vision for 2021 and beyond ... A message from the Australian War Widows NSW.

It’s been 70 years since the Women’s Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF) was founded. Among its first 50 recruits was Shirley McLaren – now a vibrant and determined 89-year-old who has just been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to the veteran community.

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

DVA funds a number of hospitals across Australia to deliver Trauma Recovery Programs.