Open Arms is required to postpone our face-to-face groups as a result of Covid-19 restrictions but are committed to being available to provide support to all current and former ADF personnel and their families. As an alternative to our face-to-face group program, we...
Wellbeing
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...
Veterans take home their assistance dogs
AN important step forward in supporting veterans and their families has been reached with the first two dogs, Zuma and Leon, provided to veterans under the Federal Government’s Psychiatric Assistance Dogs program. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the...
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...
Information: COVID-19 update 24 March 2020
Update from Liz Cosson AM CSC Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs to ESORT members for distribution "As I outlined in our teleconference last Friday, I will continue to update you at our weekly Friday COVID-19 teleconferences. You should also now have back in...
Opinion – ADF called on to step up in coronavirus war
"Australia plays a leading role in vaccine development, which can include both animal and human testing". "ADF personnel on deployment can, and often are exposed to dangerous, exotic diseases". "Yet again the government has called on the ADF to take a lead with the...
Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide
ALL governments are committed to ensuring we are doing all we can to prevent suicide among our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel following the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and...
Health and Stimulus Packages Support Veteran Community
THE Government is doing everything it can to protect our nation from the health and economic impacts of this global health issue, including veterans and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said veterans and their families will benefit from...
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice. Try to maintain perspective While it is reasonable for people to...