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Highlights in this edition include:

• New Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
• Budget 2021–22 breakdown
• Reports from the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Andrew Gee and DVA Secretary Liz Cosson AM CSC
• Professor Jenny Firman on protecting your brain from dementia
• Features on the Joint Transition Authority, entitlements and services for veterans overseas, Disaster Relief Australia and Operation Overlord

• New Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
• Budget 2021–22 breakdown
• News from the Department
• From the Minister
• Letter to the Editor
• From the Editor
• Changes to MyAccount and MyService
• Entitlements for those who served in the former Yugoslavia or the Tanker War
• Disability Pension changes

Please refer to the ANZAC Journal due in April for details.

The Hon Andrew Gee MP was sworn in as the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel on 2 July 2021.

Minister Gee has held previous roles as the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister from 25 January 2019 to 6 February 2020;  Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education from 6 February 2020 to 2 July 2021 and Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment from 6 February 2020 to 2 July 2021.

Minister Gee is the Member for Calare in New South Wales and was first elected to Federal Parliament in 2016 and re-elected in 2019.

• Media releases - Darren Chester
• Media releases - Dan Tehan
• Media releases - Michael McCormack
• Media releases - Michael Ronaldson
• Media releases - Stuart Robert

Apr 2022

• Australians gather around the world to commemorate Anzac Day

Thousands have gathered in Australia and around the world to commemorate Anzac Day and pay tribute to those who have served this nation in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.  This year marked the return of international public commemorations for the first time since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.  Anzac Day services have been held in Australia since 1916, with the day formally gazetted as a day of commemoration in every state and territory during the 1920s.  Anzac Day pilgrimages to places of significance to Australians who have served is also a long-held tradition, with services held on Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, as early as 1923.  Estimated attendance at Anzac Day domestic and overseas commemorative services  Australian War Memorial Anzac Day Dawn Service, ACT, Australia 18,200 people Anzac Day Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Turkey 563 people Lone Pine Service, Gallipoli, Turkey 187 people Anzac Day Dawn Service, Villers-Bretonneux, France 665 people Anzac Day Service, Hellfire Pass, Thailand 450 people Anzac Day Service, Sandakan, Malaysia 85 people *Unfortunately the Service was not open for public attendance this year in accordance with local COVID restrictions  Anzac Day Service, Port Moresby (Bomana War Cemetery), Papua New Guinea 2,000 people  Media note on Anzac Day reporting Anzac Day can be an emotional time for veterans and families, and for those currently serving in the Australian Defence Force.  As you cover stories and run programs about Australia's military history and its effect on Australians who have served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) requests you include contact details for specialised counselling services and resources for veterans where appropriate.  Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling Service provides free and confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families. They can be reached 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit the Open Arms website (www.openarms.gov.au) for more information. For more information on the meaning of Anzac Day and its history, visit the Department of Veterans' Affairs Anzac Portal. 

• 4CA, Interview with Murray Jones discussing the importance of our Vietnam veterans’ experiences and the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War — 13/01/2022
• 2GB, Mark Levy interview discussing a $6 million funding boost to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War — 12/01/2022

29 Jan 2022  40 years of veterans and family counselling

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling service, which provides critical support to Australia’s current and ex-service personnel and their families.

28 Jan 2022  Backing local communities to honour the service of Australians

Scores of ex-service organisations, clubs, schools and community groups will share in more than $1.1 million to help them honour the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women.

12 Jan 2022    Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War

Planning is underway for a range of significant events around the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War in 2023.

11 Jan 2022 Joint media release — Construction begins on permanent Nowra Wellbeing Centre

Construction has begun on a new purpose built, state-of-the-art facility to permanently house the Nowra Veterans Wellbeing Centre.

23 Dec 2021 Support available over the Christmas break

Support services for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, veterans and their families will continue to be available 24/7 over the Christmas period.

23 Dec 2021  Joint media release — $7.5 million for veteran wellbeing in Tasmania

The Morrison Government has today announced an additional $2.5 million for Tasmanian wellbeing services for veterans and their families, bringing the total support for Veteran Wellbeing Centres in Tasmania to $7.5 million.

20 Dec 2021  Grants open for our veteran community

The 2021-22 rounds of the Veteran and Community Grants and Supporting Younger Veterans Grants are now open for applications.

15 Dec 2021  Boost in support for ex-service organisations

Ex-service organisations supporting veterans, war widows, partners and dependants of serving and ex-serving Defence personnel have received a funding boost from the Australian Government to help them continue their important work.

10 Dec 2021  New appointment to Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission

The Defence and veteran community will be well served by the appointment of Major General Wade Stothart, DSC, AM, CSC to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.

08 Dec 2021  80 Years Ago, the War came to the Pacific

Eighty years ago, on 8 December 1941, Australian Prime Minister John Curtin made a fateful announcement to the nation: “men and women of Australia, we are at war with Japan”.

06 Dec 2021  80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk

When German radio propaganda broadcaster William ‘Lord Haw Haw’ Joyce labelled the Allied defenders of Tobruk ‘rats’, little did he know that the tenacious troops would take the name and wear it as a badge of honour.

26 Nov 2021  Media statement — Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hearings begin

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has opened in Brisbane today, with a ceremonial hearing beginning the proceedings.

25 Nov 2021 Townsville small business awarded Outstanding Veterans' Employer of the Year

Australian Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has been named the Outstanding Veterans’ Employer of the Year in the 2021 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards.2

4 Nov 2021  Government protecting veterans' interests following court decision  

In a significant win for veterans across the country, the Morrison-Joyce Government has taken action to ensure no veteran will be made worse off due to a Federal Court decision. 

17 Nov 2021 Alignment of regulations across care and support sectors

Work to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans’ care sectors will significantly improve quality and safety for participants and consumers.

16 Nov 2021 Council of the Australian War Memorial reappointment

James McMahon DSC DSM will continue his work to support the commemoration and preservation of Australia’s military history, after being reappointed as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial.

12 Nov 2021 $4.35 million additional support for veteran groups across Australia

127 veteran groups around Australia will benefit from more than $4.35 million in additional funding through the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program.

11 Nov 2021 An unknown Australian soldier of the Great War identified The body of a Victorian soldier, killed in action during the First World War, has been identified in an unnamed grave in France, more than a century after his death.

09 Nov 2021 A call to honour the fallen on Remembrance Day

At 11am this Thursday, November 11, Australians will once again fall silent to commemorate Remembrance Day, in honour of all those Australians who have suffered and died defending our nation, our values and our freedoms.

09 Nov 2021 Funding to help local communities remember those who served Commemorative services, restoration of memorials and the installation of a new honour roll are among the notable projects sharing in over $800,000 of grant funding provided by the Australian Government under the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. 

27 Oct 2021 Veteran Wellbeing Centre Network expanding South East Qld

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee today announced the Veteran Wellbeing Centre network is set to grow, with the opening of expressions of interest for a new centre in South East Queensland.

16 Oct 2021 New Memorial for Afghanistan veterans unveiled in Brisbane

A memorial honouring the selfless service and sacrifice of Australia’s Afghanistan veterans has been officially opened at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium today.

16 Oct 2021 Joint media release — Grand launch of Townsville Veteran Wellbeing Centre

Australia’s largest veteran community will now have further access to fundamental support services following the grand launch of The Oasis Townsville Veteran Wellbeing Centre today.

16 Oct 2021 Veterans claims system to be overhauled

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee has announced the appointment of independent consultants to overhaul the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ claims processing system.

15 Oct 2021 Join in and 'get moving' during Veterans' Health Week

More than 720 events that focus on veteran wellbeing will kick off across Australia on 16 October as part of our country’s largest Veterans’ Health Week to date.

13 Oct 2021 Resources to help schools commemorate Remembrance Day

A range of commemorative and educational resources will help young Australians understand the history and significance of one of the most important days on the nation’s calendar, ahead of next month’s Remembrance Day commemorations.

07 Oct 2021 Joint media release — Veterans recognised in civilian life

The 2021 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards have recognised the outstanding contributions made by veterans in the civilian workforce and the organisations that support them and their families.

02 Oct 2021 Remembering the epic battle of Maryang San

On Sunday 3 October, we pause to remember the courage, valour and sacrifice of Australian forces on the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Maryang San in the Korean War. 

29 Sep 2021  Annual AIHW report highlights need for veterans' support The Australian Government has today received a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of suicide among serving and former-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

23 Sep 2021 Media statement — Shrine of Remembrance sanctity restored I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who have come together to restore the sanctity of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance following its appalling use as a protest site yesterday.

22 Sep 2021 Media statement — Shrine of Remembrance Today’s protest at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance was disgraceful and those who participated in it are to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

18 Sep 2021 Virtual commemorative service for the 50th anniversary of Australia’s last battle in Vietnam Australians will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the last major battle fought by Australian troops during the Vietnam War on Monday 20 September 2021.

16 Sep 2021 Statement on new security partnership and nuclear-powered submarines The announcements of Australia’s new security partnership with the United States and United Kingdom, and that we will be working with them to build nuclear-powered (not nuclear armed) submarines in Australia, is the most important defence initiative of our time.

10 Sep 2021 20th anniversary of September 11 terror attacks Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating September 11 terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 innocent people including 10 Australians.

03 Sep 2021 Remembering our merchant mariners Today we commemorate Merchant Navy Day and acknowledge the crucial role Australia’s merchant mariners have played during wartime. 

01 Sep 2021 Honouring those who defended Australia during the Second World War Today marks Battle for Australia Day when we pause to remember the bravery of the thousands of Australians who defended our country from direct attack by the Japanese during the Second World War and in campaigns to our nation’s north.

31 Aug 2021 Honouring our veterans who served in Malaya and Borneo Today is Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, when we pause to recognise and remember the 10,500 Australians who served in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.

30 Aug 2021 Minister Gee Statement – Townsville accident The news that two soldiers lost their lives today at Dotswood, near Townsville in Queensland is tragic and devastating. I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and serving soldiers who are grieving at this time.

28 Aug 2021 Bring on the badges this Legacy Week Australians are encouraged to buy a badge, bear and other merchandise during Legacy Week to support the partners and children of veterans who lost their lives or have been seriously injured serving our country. 

27 Aug 2021 Media Statement — Murderous atrocity demonstrates why our ADF were fighting The events in Kabul are a murderous atrocity and if anyone was ever in any doubt about the righteousness of the Australian mission in Afghanistan this is a brutal reminder of the terrorists and criminals we were fighting against and the threats they posed to our national security and security

25 Aug 2021 Aussie veteran vying for more Paralympic gold Australians are celebrating our veterans competing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

24 Aug 2021 Mr Stuart Smith appointed Defence Engagement Commissioner Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee today announced the appointment of Mr Stuart Smith AO DSC as Defence Engagement Commissioner.

23 Aug 2021 Media Statement — Young veterans show support for our troops “Every single one of us that went, knows the difference we made on the ground when we were over there.”   These are the words of one contemporary veteran who I met with following the unfolding events in Afghanistan.

18 Aug 2021 Ex-service organisations convene support for Afghan veterans Ex-service organisations from across the nation have met with the Australian Government today to throw their support behind efforts underway to assist veterans and families impacted by the situation in Afghanistan.

17 Aug 2021 Vietnam veterans remembered Wednesday the 18th August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day - an opportunity for our country to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of the Australians during the Vietnam War, and to acknowledge the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

16 Aug 2021 Support available for Australians who served in Afghanistan This is a distressing time for many of our Defence personnel and veterans who served our nation in Afghanistan with courage, dignity and honour, and made such a significant contribution to the allied military effort.

11 Aug 2021 New data on veterans released day after census 373,500 Australians have served in the Australian Defence Force over the past 35 years, of which 59,000 are currently serving, according to new statistics released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

10 Aug 2021 Recognising the Australians who served in the Indonesian Confrontation  On 11 August 1966, a peace treaty was signed between the Indonesian and Malaysian governments, bringing to an end the Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation.

10 Aug 2021 Additional mental health support for white card holders Ten thousand veterans with complex mental health needs will have access to a network of qualified GPs nationwide, following the expansion of support provided by the Australian Government.

06 Aug 2021 Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli Today marks the 106th anniversary of the start of the four-day Battle of Lone Pine, one of the deadliest battles of the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War

.04 Aug 2021 An unknown Australian soldier of the Great War identified A previously unknown Australian First World War soldier buried in an unnamed grave in France has been identified.

03 Aug 2021 Census question to support veterans Have you ever served in the Australian Defence Force?  One week from today, Australians will for the first time be answering this question as part of the 2021 Census.

30 Jul 2021 The Battle of Romani The Battle of Romani was a pivotal mounted and infantry victory by the Allies in the First World War. 105 years on, Australia reflects on this significant battle that marked the end of the German and Ottoman campaign to capture the Suez Canal.   

26 Jul 2021 Australia pauses for Korean Veterans’ Day Sixty-eight years ago on 27th July, the Korean War Armistice was signed, marking the end of a three year conflict. Of the more than 17,000 Australians who fought, some 340 lost their lives to defend South Korea, over 1,216 were wounded and 29 became prisoners of war.

18 Jul 2021 Commemorating the Western Front Battles 105 years on This year we commemorate the 105th anniversary of two significant and devastatingly costly battles fought by Australians on the Western Front during the First World War — the Battle of Fromelles and the Battle of Pozières.

08 Jul 2021 Joint media release — Defence and Veterans suicide Today the Government has formally established a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide following approval by the Governor-General.

06 Jul 2021 Celebrating NAIDOC Week and indigenous veterans Australians are encouraged to pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women this NAIDOC Week. 

18 Jun 2021Joint media release — Veteran health boost with Fussell House opening in NSWVeterans and their families will have improved access to health care with the opening of Fussell House at Concord Repatriation General Hospital in Sydney today.

17 Jun 2021Veterans’ Health Week 2021 — funding now available VETERANS and their families are being encouraged to get moving and increase their physical activity, with $200,000 in funding available nationally to assist community groups and ex-service organisations with planning and hosting Veterans’ Health Week events in October 2021.

16 Jun 2021Council of the Australian War Memorial reappointment Mr Kerry Stokes AC has been reappointed as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial for a further 12 months.

16 Jun 2021New sculpture to recognise the Sufferings of War and Service Following three years’ work with veterans, their families, ex-service organisations and the Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, a new sculpture will be placed on the grounds of the Australian War Memorial recognising the sufferings of war and service.

09 Jun 2021Veterans’ Oasis opens in Townsville A new one-stop support shop that has been years in the making has officially opened in Townsville today to provide ongoing support for veterans and their families.

07 Jun 2021Australian War Memorial early works approvedTODAY the Australian War Memorial received approval from the National Capital Authority to proceed with the early works package for its development project.

06 Jun 202150 years since Operation Overlord, including the Battle of Long KhanhTomorrow a national commemorative service will take place at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra, marking 50 years since the Battle of Long Khanh, part of Operation Overlord, in the Vietnam War.

28 May 2021Reflecting on First Nations' stories for Reconciliation WeekThis Reconciliation Week, Australians are urged to take meaningful action towards reconciliation to the theme, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.

28 May 2021Honouring United Nations PeacekeepersTOMORROW on International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, Australians are encouraged to recognise those who have contributed to global peacekeeping efforts.

• How a dog can change a life — 24/05/2021
• Letter to the Editor — International Day of UN Peacekeepers — 24/05/2021
• Preparations for Royal Commission moves to next phase — 22/05/2021
• Northern Tasmania veterans have their say — 17/05/2021
• Joint media release — South East Queensland Veteran Wellbeing Centre —13/05/2021
• Securing the future of veteran welfare and support —11/05/2021
• Saluting their Service Grants announced — 08/05/2021
• Joint media release — Regional NSW veterans get boost in wellbeing support — 07/05/2021
• Victory in Europe Day — 07/05/2021
• Remembering The Battle Of The Coral Sea — 04/05/2021
• Informing the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission — 03/05/2021

• Australia Remembers the Battle of the Atlantic — 30/04/2021
• ‘Have your say’: Veterans’ Minister (Goulburn Valley) — 27/04/2021
• United in remembrance on Anzac Day — 24/04/2021
• Remembering the Battle of Kapyong 70 years on — 23/04/2021
• ‘Have your say’: Veterans’ Minister (Townsville) — 21/04/2021
• Consultation open for Royal Commission — 21/04/2021
• Joint Media release — Establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide — 19/04/2021
• Joint media release — Supporting South Australian veterans & their families — 18/04/2021
• Letter to the Editor — 70 years since the Battle of Kapyong — 15/04/2021
• Commemorating Anzac Day 2021 — 09/04/2021
• Veterans’ Affairs Minister to visit Townsville — 09/04/2021
• 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk — 09/04/2021
• 80 years on since the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete — 05/04/2021

• Extra support to help veterans secure employment — 29/03/2021
• Support for connecting ex-service organisations — 27/03/2021
• Veterans' pensions set to increase — 20/03/2021
•  105 years since Australian troops first landed in France — 19/03/2021
• Joint statement — ANAO report on DVA reform program welcomed — 11/03/2021
• Educational resources to help Australians remember — 09/03/2021
• Council of the Australian War Memorial re-appointments — 05/03/2021
• Grants open for ex-service organisations — 05/03/2021
• Veteran Family Advocate appointed to the MRCC — 04/03/2021
• Veteran founded organisation delivers first assistance dog — 02/03/2021
•  Resources to commemorate Anzac Day | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) 
•  Voices from the past | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) 
•  Air Force Centenary – 31 March 2021 | Department of Veterans' Affairs (dva.gov.au) 

• Commemorating Australia’s service in the Gulf War — 27/02/2021
• Statement — Anzac Day spirit to continue in 2021 — 26/02/2021
• Letter to the Editor — Remembering the First Gulf War 30 years on — 22/02/2021
• Bombing of Darwin Day — The first air raids on Australia — 18/02/2021
• Remembering our 'Nashos' — 13/02/2021
• Grants support commemorating our military history — 12/02/2021
• Anzac Day Schools’ Awards ask important question — 08/02/2021
• Council of the Australian War Memorial Appointments — 05/02/2021
• Boost in support for veteran mental health — 01/02/2021

• More than $1 million to honour Australia’s military history — 14/01/2021
• Remembering the Battle of Bardia, 80 years on — 02/01/2021
•  https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/office-australian-war-graves-delivering-solemn-promise
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/30th-anniversary-operation-desert-storm-0
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/recipients-latest-saluting-their-service-grants-announced

• 105th anniversary of the evacuation of Gallipoli — 19/12/2020
• Statement from Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel — 18/12/2020
• RSL Victoria to lead Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Wodonga — 17/12/2020
• Joint media release — Greenslopes Red Cross site to be rejuvenated for the community — 14/12/2020
• Joint media release — New Open Arms office for Rockingham, WA — 13/12/2020
• Australian War Memorial development project update — 11/12/2020
• Joint media release — SA Veteran Wellbeing Centre service providers secured — 10/12/2020
• Veteran entrepreneurs join employment advisory committee — 05/12/2020
• First psychiatric assistance dog provided in South Australia — 04/12/2020
• Help is available, please reach out — 02/12/2020
• Australian students connect with the Second World War — 02/12/2020
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/changes-support-mental-and-physical-health-aged-care-residents
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/support-homeless-veterans
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/research-future-capacity-advocacy-workforce
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/support-available-following-release-igadf-afghanistan-inquiry-findings
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/compassion-resilience-and-support
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/prime-ministerial-advisory-council-veterans-mental-health
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/meet-xena-our-newest-psychiatric-assistance-dog
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/thank-you-australias-lions-clubs
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/australia-put-la-nina-watch-are-you-prepared
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/additional-economic-support-payments
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• Applications open for Younger Veteran Grants — 30/11/2020
• Letter to the Editor: ADF personnel need our support — 24/11/2020
• War Widows' Guild celebrates 75 years of support — 23/11/2020
• New Justice Portal to help veterans — 23/11/2020
• Statement — IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry findings — 19/11/2020
• Last surviving brother of five receives a Commemorative Medallion — 17/11/2020
• Applications now open for veteran and community grants — 17/11/2020
•  https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/milestone-second-world-war-record-digitisation
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/first-veteran-wellbeing-centre-now-open
•  https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/soldier-encourages-veteran-and-family-employment
• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/gallipoli-scholarship-fund-applications-open
• Veteran Central opens for business — 12/11/2020
• Supporting the wellbeing of veterans and their families — 12/11/2020
• New alumni network for Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust — 10/11/2020
• Ministerial statement – Fourth Annual Statement on veterans and their families — 10/11/2020
• Australia pauses for our fallen personnel — 09/11/2020
• Reflecting on Indigenous military service this NAIDOC Week — 09/11/2020
• Grants help preserve Australia’s wartime heritage — 05/11/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Remembrance Day — 03/11/2020

• https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/joint-transition-authority-established
• Better transition outcomes for veterans — 29/10/2020
• Unmarked First World War graves now identified — 27/10/2020
• National network of Mental Health First Aiders — 24/10/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Veterans’ Health Week — Social connection — 23/10/2020
• Stay connected this Veterans’ Health Week — 23/10/2020
• RSL LifeCare at centre of wellbeing for regional NSW veterans — 20/10/2020
• Joint media release — Nominations for Veterans’ Employment Awards now open — 19/10/2020
• Arms wide open to more veterans two years on — 18/10/2020
• Look out for your mates on World Mental Health Day 2020 — 10/10/2020
• Statement — Report provides further understanding of defence and veteran suicide — 09/10/2020
• Interim response to Productivity Commission report and findings from the TPI Review — 08/10/2020
• Supporting veterans’ mental health and employment — 06/10/2020
• Appointment of interim National Commissioner welcomed — 01/10/2020

• Open Arms greeted in Mount Pleasant Western Australia — 30/09/2020 
• Joint media release — Tasmanian veteran support services one step close — 24/09/2020
• New Open Arms office in Melbourne — 21/09/2020
• Overseas Australian sites recognised in Tripadvisor awards — 17/09/2020
•  Joint media release — Open Arms Ipswich move — 13/09/2020
• Remembering our nation's peacekeepers — 13/09/2020
• Letter to the Editor — World Suicide Prevention Day — 10/09/2020
• Australians recognise our fallen on Remembrance Day 2020 — 09/09/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Remembering our Peacekeepers and Peacemakers — 08/09/2020
• Funding available for Veterans' Health Week activities — 07/09/2020
• Merchant Navy Day remembers merchant mariners’ vital wartime service — 02/09/2020
• Australia’s Second World War defenders remembered — 01/09/2020

• Remembering the service of our Malaya and Borneo veterans — 30/08/2020
• Legacy Week — Supporting our veterans' families — 29/08/2020
• Welcome step towards suicide prevention for defence personnel and veterans — 27/08/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Remembering the service of our Malaya and Borneo veterans — 25/08/2020
• Veterans deliver new Australian War Memorial carpark — 25/08/2020
• Significant new appointments to help shape the future of veterans' support — 23/08/2020
• Veteran Family Advocate appointed — 22/08/2020
• Veterans and their families have their say on research and telehealth hub — 19/08/2020
• Veterans and their families seeking help during COVID-19 — 18/08/2020
• Honouring those who served in the Vietnam War — 17/08/2020
• 75 years since the Second World War ended — 14/08/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Recognising the contribution of our Vietnam Veterans — 14/08/2020
• Media Statement — 10/08/2020
• Op-Ed — 75 years since the end of the Second World War: Honouring the one million that served — 10/08/2020
• 105th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine — 05/08/2020
• Two new providers of psychiatric assistance dogs to support veterans — 05/08/2020
• Letter to the Editor — One In A Million — Recognising our Second World War history — 03/08/2020
• Letter to the Editor — New GP hotline to support veteran mental health — 03/08/2020
• Practical steps to support veterans' mental health — 03/08/2020
• Joint media release — One In A Million — Recognising our Second World War veterans — 02/08/2020
• Council of the Australian War Memorial appointment — 01/08/2020
• Anzac360 app explores the Fall of Singapore — 01/08/2020

• Women and Families Council boosted with skills and expertise — 31/07/2020
• New initiative strengthens housing support for veterans — 29/07/2020
• Commemorative Medallion and Certificate recognise Second World War veterans — 29/07/2020
• Australians remember the 'Forgotten War' on Korean Veterans' Day — 26/07/2020
• Letter to the Editor — 60th anniversary of the end of the Malayan Emergency — 24/07/2020
• Commemorating the end of the Second World War, 75 years on — 20/07/2020
• Local organisations receive funding to support veterans’ health and wellbeing — 08/07/2020
• $4.2 million to support advocacy services for veterans — 07/07/2020
• Free suicide prevention training for the veteran community — 07/07/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Medallion and certificate recognise Second World War veterans — 06/07/2020
• Veterans' views sought to shape future engagement — 02/07/2020
• Joint media release — War Memorial re-opens in time for school holidays — 01/07/2020

• To our Reserve Forces — Australia says thank you — 30/06/2020
• Look out for your mates — support available for veteran mental health — 26/06/2020
• Funding boost for veteran care — 26/06/2020
• Joint media release — Supporting the Tasmanian ex-service community — 25/06/2020
• 70 years since the start of the Korean War — 24/06/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Look out for your mates — 22/06/2020
• Census night 2021 will count our veterans — 19/06/2020
• Australia’s communities preserving our military history — 14/06/2020
• Boost to local communities supporting veterans’ health and wellbeing — 02/06/2020
• 75 stories in 75 days — the Second World War 75 years on — 01/06/2020
• More than $1 million in mental health support for younger veterans — 01/06/2020

• Recognising the role of United Nations Peacekeepers — 28/05/2020
• Keith Payne VC documentary premiere — 27/05/2020
• Remembering our First Nations people who have served — 27/05/2020
• Joint media release — Veterans’ contribution to Australia’s workforce recognised — 15/05/2020
• The capture of Wewak remembered 75 years on — 14/05/2020
• Statement — Vale Dr Patrick Simon AO — 14/05/2020
• Joint media release — New facility for the Oasis one step closer to completion — 14/05/2020
• Veterans' mental health and wellbeing at forefront of new Government strategy — 12/05/2020
• Thanking and remembering our nation's military nurses — 11/05/2020
• Veterans take home their assistance dogs — 10/05/2020
• Family violence support for veterans and their families — 08/05/2020
• 75 years since Victory in Europe declared — 07/05/2020
• Remembering the largest naval battle fought near Australia — 04/05/2020
• Letter to the Editor: Victory in Europe Day — 01/05/2020

April 2020

• Commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic — 30/04/2020
• OBOE operations remembered 75 years on — 30/04/2020
• Anzac Day 2020: commemorating the 105th anniversary of Gallipoli from home — 24/04/2020
• Kapyong Day commemorates a significant battle of the Korean War — 24/04/2020
• The Royal Australian Mint commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War — 23/04/2020
• Open Letter — A message for veterans and their families — 22/04/2020
• Honour the service and sacrifice at home for Anzac Day — 20/04/2020
• Statement - Findings from the Jesse Bird inquest — 07/04/2020

March 2020

• Mates4Mates delivers top end veteran support — 28/03/2020
• Western Australia Veterans' Wellbeing Centre on track — 27/03/2020
•  2020 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards focus on Second World War — 23/03/2020
• Veteran pensions set to increase — 20/03/2020
• 2020 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards ceremony cancelled — 19/03/2020
• Anzac Day 2020 services — 18/03/2020
• Understanding and preventing veteran suicide — 16/03/2020
• Health and stimulus packages support veteran community — 16/03/2020
• International Women’s Day – celebrating those who served — 08/03/2020
• Supporting local communities to remember our service personnel — 06/03/2020
• Joint media release — Feasibility study to strengthen supports for Canberra’s veteran community — 05/03/2020
• Supporting Australian communities for Anzac Day 2020 — 05/03/2020
• Planning and arrangements for overseas Anzac Day services 2020 — 05/03/2020

FEBRUARY 2020

•  Our nation remembers Rwanda peacekeepers 
•  Saluting their Service Grants applications close 31 March 
•  Australia remembers the bombing of Darwin 
•  Operation Hammersley remembered 50 years on 
•  Veterans to be counted on 2021 Census 
•  Community organisations supporting veteran health and wellbeing 
•  Honouring our National Servicemen 
•  Letter to the Editor: 50th anniversary of Operation Hammersley during the Vietnam War 
•  Sale RSL honours the service of Sister May Hennessy 
•  Supporting at risk veterans transitioning to civilian life 
•  RFI - Rehabilitation in the Home Program 
•  Statement 
•  Powerful new body to tackle ADF and veteran suicides 

JANUARY 2020

• Disaster assistance- bushfire crisis 
• Replacements for medals lost or destroyed in bushfires 
•  Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards Finalists 
•  Support available to veterans affected by bushfires 
•  Access to emergency medications for bushfire affected veterans 

DECEMBER 2019

•  104 years on since our troops left Gallipoli 
•  Australia honours our Rwanda peacekeeping veterans 
•  Joint communiqué – Veterans Ministerial Council 
•  Australian War Memorial Director appointed 
•  25th anniversary of Operation TAMAR, Rwanda 
•  Simpler access to medical treatment for veterans 
•  Open Arms community and peer program expands nationally 

NOVEMBER 2019

• Joint media release — Australian War Memorial Development Project 
•  Veteran employment celebrated 
• Commemorating the service and sacrifice of our fallen 
•  Local communities benefit from funding boost for commemorative grants 
•  Joint media release — Respect and recognition for Australian Veterans 
•  Communities salute service men and women 
•  Commemorative projects showcase community spirit 
•  Open tender for psychiatric assistance dogs for veterans 
•  Veterans to play key role in memorial development project 
•  Expanding access to low cost home insurance for veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force 
•  Release of reports from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 

OCTOBER 2019

•  Appointment to Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission 
•  Joint media release — Local support for veterans in Townsville 
•  Increased veteran satisfaction with DVA services 
•  Joint media release — Australia Zoo supports ex-service community on Sunshine Coast Veterans Day 
•  Letter to the Editor — Remembrance Day 
•  Veterans’ Health Week focused on mental wellbeing 
•  Anzac Day Schools' Awards winners showcase creativity 
•  Greater recognition for veterans and their families 
•  Council of the Australian War Memorial appointment 

SEPTEMBER 2019

•  Assistance dogs to support veterans with PTSD 
•  Government seeks input into mental health and wellbeing strategy and national action plan 
•  Veteran pensions set to increase 
•  Remembering the vital role of Australia’s peacekeepers 
•  Government taking action to support veteran employment 
•  Remembrance Day mail out encouraging younger Australians to learn about wartime history 
•  Funding for organisations to support our veteran community 
•  Commemorating Battle for Australia Day 
•  80 years on from the Second World War Australia remembers 
•  The role of our merchant mariners remembered 

AUGUST 2019

•  Supporting veterans' families this Legacy Week 
•  Malaya and Borneo veterans commemorated 
•  Joint communiqué — Veterans Ministerial Council 
•  Younger Veterans' Mental Health Grants 
•  Vietnam Veterans' legacy remembered 
•  From coast to country: Mobile service centres take government services to the bush 
•  AWM Director thanked for outstanding achievements 
•  Victory in the Pacific Day - remembering the end of the second world war 
•  Honouring women’s contribution to our defence 
•  Support for military families in coping with trauma 
•  Leopold War Memorial receives Armistice grant 

JULY 2019

• Women and Families United by Defence Service Council members announced
• Nation pauses to remember the Korean War Armistice
• Open Arms retains mental health accreditation
• Mental health and suicide prevention a welcome national priority
• Productivity Commission report into Compensation and Rehabilitation of Veterans released
• Minister welcomes support for veterans from Governor-General
• Making it easier for veterans to access support
• Veterans to benefit from more assistance

JUNE 2019

• Australia marks Reserve Forces Day
• Outgoing Repatriation Commissioner thanked for dedicated service
• 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• Veteran Treatment Cycle initiative
• No changes to Victoria Cross recipients’ travel entitlements
• Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit statement
• Veterans' Mental Health Summit to inform government's strategy
• Free annual health checks for personnel leaving defence force
• More than 75,000 veterans using DVA online services
• Assistance dogs-in-training to support our veterans
• Veterans’ Health Week to focus on mental health
• New National President for the RSL appointed
• Letter to the Editor: Veteran Mental Health Support
• Veterans gather to commemorate Battle of Binh Ba 50 years on
• Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Press releases from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs:

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 Vale `Cootamundra Sub-Branch President. The funeral for Allan Miller was held on 25 June 2020 and was attended by sub-branch members. The Legion flag was laid on Allan’s coffin and Mr Miller’s family were given an Australian National Flag and $100.
 

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