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Picture of the Hobart Garden of Remembrance. Red brick building surrounded in trees and garden

The Hobart Garden of Remembrance will close on 1 September 2026 for redevelopment works until

Poster image for Vietnam Veterans Day

Today, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australians are encouraged to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of all who served during the Vietnam War. This year we also recognise the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

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Applications are now open for the 2027 round of the Long Tan Bursary.

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Find out how DVA-funded treatment options can help veterans experiencing tinnitus manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

DVA made a record number of decisions on veterans’ health conditions in 2025–26, resulting in more treatment, services and support being provided to veterans and families of veterans than ever before.

Crowds of civilians and soldiers fill a Sydney city street during celebrations for VP Day.

Each year, on 15 August, we commemorate Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day.

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You can use MyService to access a list of all accepted conditions covered by your Veteran Card.

2026–27 Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program have been announced

Recipients for the 2026–27 Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program have been announced, with 109 ex-service organisations (ESOs) to share in $50.7 million in grant funding over three years.

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Today we acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the more than 3,000 Australians called into action during the Indonesian Confrontation, 60 years on from the official end to the conflict.

Australian Army Special Operations Task Group soldiers land in a US Army Black Hawk helicopter at Tarin Kowt after a 'shura' (town meeting) in Shah Wali Kot in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

This year marks 25 years since the establishment of Operation Slipper, the first of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations in Afghanistan.

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