TOMORROW, on Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, Australia recognises our personnel who served in the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960), and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi, (1962–1966). Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said although sensitivities...
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Opinion – On Parade Memorable Gatherings
No matter when or where, an invitation for a reunion of warriors creates magic warmth which spreads quickly and reaches out far and wide. It is a time when the night before such an event, young veterans are already mingling at the...
Letter to the Editor — Recognising the Contribution of our Vietnam Veterans
Dear Editor Each year on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Australians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. The first Australian troops from the Australian Army Training...
Practical Steps to Support Veteran Mental Health
General Practitioners (GPs) across Australia now have access to a new 24/7 hotline to assist them in supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the Veteran Mental Health GP Assistance Hotline forms part of a...
ANZAC360 App explores the fall of Singapore
THE next generation of Australians will now be able to learn about the beginning of a precarious time in Australia’s history during the Second World War, the Fall of Singapore, in an engaging way through the latest stage of the Anzac360 app. Minister for Veterans’...
Opinion – Respect will never fade away
IN the coming weeks Australia will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Now the few surviving WWII veterans, most approaching the end of their days, will again be feted by a grateful nation. World War II veterans changed the face of the ADF, providing...
Commemorative Medallion and Certificate to Recognise Second World War Veterans
A special commemorative medallion marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is now available to every living Second World War veteran to say ‘thank you for your service’. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today launched the medallion...
Medallion and Certificate to recognise Second World War veterans
On 15 August we will pause to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Victory in Pacific Day, ending a war that cost millions of lives across the world. More than one million Australian men and women fought to protect our country and our allies,...
Joint media release – New facility for The OASIS One Step Closer to completion
Veterans and their families in north Queensland are a step closer to easier access to services and support with the successful contractor to build the next stage of the Oasis Townsville announced today. Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester and...
Information – Supermarket Priority initiative Update
Update from Liz Cosson AM CSC Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs to ESORT members for distribution As you know we have been working closely with a number of supermarket chains to ensure vulnerable veterans can access a range of priority assistance services from...