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Register for an upcoming webinar and help shape the detailed design of the new allied health arrangements for Veteran Card holders that commence 1 July 2027.
Today, the Government has provided an update to its response to the Royal Commission, reflecting its ongoing commitment to implement the recommendations and the significant progress made across government agencies over the past two years.
The 6-month grandfathering arrangements for DVA-funded medicinal cannabis prescriptions ended on 31 August 2026.
Today, we commemorate Merchant Navy Day, marking the anniversary of the sinking of the first Allied merchant ship during the Second World War.
Compensation claim enquiries are moving to 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372), providing a simpler and more streamlined contact experience.
On the first Wednesday of September, Australians commemorate Battle for Australia Day, honouring the service and sacrifices of those who helped defend our nation in 1942 and early 1943 after the Second World War reached our shores.
We want to hear from you. Have your say on the design of new allied health arrangements for Veteran Card holders, with feedback open until 30 October 2026.
On Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, we remember the Australians who served in the Malayan Emergency, Thai-Malay border operations, and the Indonesian Confrontation during the 1950s and 1960s.
We’ve heard from veterans, families and advocates that claims processing data needs to be easier to read, easier to compare and easier to track over time.
On 15 August each year, we gather at Sandakan Memorial Park in Sabah, Malaysia to honour Australian and British servicemen who lost their lives in the region during the Second World War.