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Happy International Volunteers Day. According to data recently released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, across the years’ 2021-22 veterans were more likely to undertake volunteer roles and were more active members of clubs and/or associations compared to Australians who’ve never served.
The Bendigo Hub will serve as a central point for support, connecting users with services tailored to their needs.
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust would like to hear from former Defence personnel who trained or worked at Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh to better understand the site’s history and document personal experiences.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.
This experience highlights the risks of using unregulated, fee-for-service advocacy and the importance of understanding your options before lodging a claim.
Attending an international Anzac Day Dawn Service is a meaningful opportunity for Australians to come together, registration for ticketing is now live.
Applications for the 2025–26 Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program are open, with more than $3.8 million available. Don’t wait until January, plan ahead and secure your quotes before the festive break to avoid delays.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.
This experience highlights the importance of understanding how commercial advocacy services are funded and what you’re agreeing to when lodging a claim.
DVA is sharing real-life stories from veterans who have experienced challenges when seeking support to lodge compensation and rehabilitation claims.