Community organisations across Australia will share in more than $1 million in grant funding to recognise veterans and preserve Australia’s military history in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. ...
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Making sure veterans get the very best support available
Every time someone pulls on an Australian Defence Force (ADF) uniform they make a solemn vow. They are pledging to serve and defend our nation, to protect the values we hold dear – freedom, democracy, equality, respect and a fair go. All Australians owe a debt of...
New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, replacing Liz Cosson after Christmas. Alison Frame (left) will take over as Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs from...
Increasing the Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Payment for Veterans
This initiative invests $97.9 million over the forward estimates to provide an increase to the fortnightly Special Rate payments under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 MRCA) from 1 January 2023. This...
Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio Responsibilities
As you may be aware, following the 2022 election, the Australian Government’s Veterans’ Affairsportfolio is the responsibility of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and the Assistant Ministerfor Veterans’ Affairs. We are writing to advise of the division of Veterans’...
Joint media release – Providing more options for older Australians and eligible Veterans to work more in time for Christmas
From today, pensioners over Age Pension age and eligible Veterans will be able to earn more income from working without reducing their pension, just in time to take advantage of seasonal jobs. Eligible Australians would have the opportunity to engage in the workforce...
New Veterans’ Catalogue Application
The much-anticipated veterans’ catalogue of services web application, now branded as the ‘Veterans’ Catalogue’, went live today (Tuesday, November 1, 2022). The app has been developed with a vision of empowering veterans and their families to more easily find and...
Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package
The Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package (ASP) will start on 14 October 2022 and will replace the existing Family Support Package. Veteran families accessing support through the Family Support Package will be contacted by DVA to discuss their...
Government seeks your feedback on veterans’ legislative reform
Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation has commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the community. The Australian Government recently agreed to Recommendation 1 of the Royal Commission into Defence and...
More supports now available for veterans in residential aged care
From this week, Veterans, war widows and widowers living in residential aged care will benefit from expanded access to clinically necessary allied health care services and rehabilitation aids and appliances, regardless of the level of care they are receiving. Minister...