The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide commenced its final public hearing in Sydney on Monday 4 March that will end on Thursday 28 March 2024. The proceedings are livestreamed here You can view the following daily documents here Witness...
Joint media release – Grants honour our veterans and preserve history
Ninety community organisations, ex-service organisations, schools, and councils across Australia will receive a share in more than $1 million in grants through the latest round of the Albanese Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. These...
Comment: Cry Havoc, The Dogs are Barking Mad!
Let slip the dogs of war Military working dogs have feelings too.. ADF Canine in Chief from Roger Rollover, Senior Officers’ Companion Canines Command. "Spot, we’ve been sniffing around each other long enough to understand each other intimately. As Top Dog (excuse...
RARA Bibliography Database as at 29 February 2024
Our RAR bibliography records the known published and unpublished history of the Regiment since its formation in 1948. Here is the latest update from our RAR Registrar Russell Linwood. RARA-Bibliography-Master-Author-Title-Database-as-at-29-Feb-24Download The...
Media Release: Consultation now open on Veterans’ Legislation Reform
The Albanese Government has today released exposure draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation and rehabilitation system. The current system is difficult to understand and complex to administer. The Royal...
Australia’s National Servicemen’s Day
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. More than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes between 1951 and 1972. On 14 February we recognise the contributions of...
ADFRA – DFRDB UPDATE – JANUARY 2024
13 Feb 2024 Our best wishes to you and your families for a safe and happy 2024. Thanks for your support Ongoing Quest for Fair TreatmentOur quest for fair treatment over our superannuation entitlements is ongoing. We will be in Canberra again next month and will...
Statement from the Secretary of DVA on the Veterans’ MATES Program
The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns in the veteran community regarding the Veterans’ MATES Program (MATES),...
Alison Frame: Change leader looking to make a difference in veterans’ lives.
Alison Frame had a lot of work ahead of her when she became secretary of Department of Veterans’ Affairs just over 12 months ago. Not only was there a backlog of claims to manage but a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which began its important work...
ASPI Commentary: The mental health epidemic threatening Australia’s security
As it prepares Australia to defend itself in a contested region, the ADF has put the call out to young people to join—to achieve its goals, it needs to recruit 18,500 more people of serving age by 2040. Young people in Australia can seem an enigma to...
The RARC is a founding member of the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO). ADSO is the voice in the fight for a FAIR GO for Australian Defence Personnel, Veterans & Families.