Veterans medically discharged, including all those with mental health wounds and at risk of self-harm, can receive an Invalidity Benefit from their superannuation scheme. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) taxes these variable payments as ordinary income rather than at...
Media Releases
DFWA Media Statement – Recognition that ADF Members Deserve Support during and after their Service
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes the Labor Opposition’s commitment announced today in a joint Media Alert of wide-ranging support to both the nation’s current serving ADF members and to those who once served, importantly, including...
Media Release – Labor’s Plan for our ADF Personnel and Veterans
Labor has launched its comprehensive plan for ADF Personnel and Veterans today, which solidifies our commitment to our current and ex-service personnel and their families. In the past three years, Labor has announced a number of policies which will...
DVA 2019 Client Satisfaction Survey
"The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is currently preparing for 2019 Client Satisfaction Survey, which will be held in June/July this year. The survey seeks to understand how clients feel about their interactions with DVA, and how we can improve the...
Joint Media Release – Support for our Veterans and their Families
"The Coalition will boost support for veterans and their families as part of a $63.2 million suite of initiatives to create Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres across the country, deliver job opportunities and secure health and housing services for the future. We...
New funding provided for establishment of Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres
The Coalition government has promised to invest $30 million into the creation of Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres that it says will bring together the key services for veterans and their families. The establishment of the centres is part of a $63.2 million series of...
ADSO Media Release – ADSO Policy Objectives 2019-2022
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisation (ADSO) welcomes the opportunity to announce its core Policy Objectives as a timely reminder to those seeking election to the 46th Parliament of Australia. A significant portion of the veterans’ community, speaking...
Media Statement – ADSO Policy Objectives 2019-2022
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisation (ADSO) welcomes the opportunity to announce its core Policy Objectives as a timely reminder to those seeking election to the 46th Parliament of Australia that the veterans’ community, speaking largely with a single voice,...
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs visits Queensland
VETERANS and their families in Queensland will have the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester who will be hosting a series of roundtables in the electorates of Bonner, Capricornia and Petrie this week. Mr Chester said part of the...
International Women’s Day – Recognising Women in war time
TODAY as we celebrate International Women’s Day and recognise the achievements of all women, we pay a special thanks to those who have supported and served our country abroad and on the home front. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester acknowledged the women...