The Office for Veterans is excited to promote several new and existing Queensland Government-funded training opportunities for Queensland veterans. Please share amongst your veteran networks. Defence to Civilian Success Training Program The Office for Veterans has...
Veteran Issues
Defence and Veteran Community Have Their Say
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May. Minister...
National Commissioner will help save lives of vets – Darren Chester
It is a national tragedy that suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australian males. It is a complex issue that has been a focus of this government, but sadly more than 3000 Australians take their own lives each year and our veterans’ community is not...
Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families
SUPPORT for veterans and their families was enhanced today with the passage of the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families) Bill 2020 through Parliament. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the...
Opinion – Government treatment of Australian veterans ‘lacks humanity and empathy’
Sky News contributor Catherine McGregor says in an interview with Alan Jones that the interface with the Department of Veterans affairs is “lacking humanity, empathy, and even common sense.” Watch the interview here Related Article - Australian Army Commando Hits Back...
Look Out For your Mates – Support Available for Veteran Mental Health
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Australians are urged to look out for their mates who may be experiencing poor mental health and encourage them to seek support and treatment as early as possible. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said while service in the...
ADFRA’s DFRDB May 2020 Update
Australian Defence Force Retirees Association Inc.No. A0108026RWe represent the interests of Defence Force Retirees regarding their Superannuationwww: https://www.adfra.org/ Email: [email protected] IntroductionDue to COVID-19 and related factors, this will be a brief...
DFWA Media Statement – Disabled Veterans Wrongly Taxed for Decades
Veterans receiving invalidity benefits from their military superannuation schemes were wrongly taxed for years according to a decision handed down in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal by Justice Logan in precedent setting test cases on Wednesday 25 March 2020....
DVA e-news – Special COVID-19 edition
This is a special COVID-19 edition of e-news. DVA is committed to keeping the veteran community and the Australian public informed as this crisis evolves. Between editions of e-news and Vetaffairs, you can check the DVA website, including the Latest News for Veterans...
Group programs for the veteran community
Open Arms group treatment programs focus on addressing mental health problems commonly experienced within the veteran community. These programs include: Doing Anger DifferentlyRecovery from TraumaUnderstanding AnxietyManaging PainSleeping BetterBeating the Blues. Our...