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Australian Army soldiers from Special Operations Task Group board an Afghanistan Mil Mi-8 helicopter with their Afghan partner forces after a patrol in Uruzgan province in southern Afghanistan in 2011.

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

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

DVA is inviting veterans, families of veterans, health service providers, peak bodies and other

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Check out our top tips and advice for a smooth trip.

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A variety of support options are available to help you feel more confident using MyService.

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If you’re taking DVA-funded medicinal cannabis, talk with your prescribing doctor to check your prescription meets updated funding arrangements.

NAIDOC Week - 50 years of deadly

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week. For 5 decades, NAIDOC Week has recognised and celebrated the voices, culture and contributions of First Nations people and communities across Australia.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

A DVA research project examining the long-term wellbeing of ex-serving members and their families, is being expanded to include current serving ADF members who are also DVA clients.

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New financial incentives and other key measures will support veteran care that’s holistic, consistent and long-term.

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All new claims for compensation and rehabilitation are now under the improved MRCA.

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The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency (the Agency) officially launched today, marking an important

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