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‘Claim travel expenses’ function improved on MyService

DVA is continuing to improve MyService.
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Honouring past president of NT Legacy, Jack Hamilton OAM

DVA’s Deputy Commissioner in the NT, Meghan Bailey, recently presented immediate past President of NT Legacy, Jack Hamilton OAM, with the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant package.
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Inquiry into unit recognition for ADF service in Somalia

Call for submissions
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Reserve Forces Day

For decades, our Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves have served proudly alongside our full-time ADF members in times of war, conflict, peacekeeping operations, national disasters and emergenci
Pension payments have risen

Indexation of rates from 1 July 2021

From 1 July 2021, the Income Free Areas and Assets Value Limits used to calculate rates of income support pensions under the Veterans’ Entitlement Act 1986 (VEA) will rise
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Veterans to scooter from Brisbane to Townsville

The RAAF Radschool Association is organising 'Scootaville' — a scooter trip from Brisbane to Townsville — in September.
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RSL Queensland — services helping veterans

RSL Queensland has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Defence family for more than 100 years.
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Defence Community Organisation to change its name

DCO will become Defence Member Family and Support Branch on 1 July.
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Annual increase to travel allowances

Travel allowances for transport, meals and accommodation under DVA’s Repatriation Transport Scheme will increase from 1 July 2021 in line with the consumer price index.
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Transport support available

Under the Repatriation Transport Scheme, Veteran Gold and White Card holders can receive assistance towards travel costs to attend treatment within Australia.

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