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 the nucleus of Australia’s post-war regular […]
Improving understanding of veteran homelessness among housing providers will be the focus of a new set of industry standards, training materials and a toolkit being developed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA). Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said any instance of veteran homelessness was concerning and […]
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 and certificate in the lead up to the end of the Second […]
Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Supporters, This Monday the July 27 is Korea veterans Day marking the Korean War Armistice in 1953.The Corona Virus is causing new spikes and lock-downs, border closures and other restrictions.And the commemoration services would have been cancelled or limited to small scale.AQKV – Association of QLD Korea Veterans – is […]
The Winter 2020 issue of Vetaffairs is now available online, featuring: Celebrating our veteran employment award-winnersInput wanted on DVA’s consultation frameworkNew Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy launchedAdvocate gives veterans’ families voice on supportPlanning for staying health during COVID-19Vital to continue normal medical contacts during pandemicSafe Zone – Veteran Support 24/7Coastwatcher’s last missionJames sets benchmark for solo Tasman sail […]
The current ADF pay arrangement is due to expire and a new three-year Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) (2020-2023) is scheduled to commence at the end of this year. The DFWA will once again be involved in the WRA process by way of providing an independent voice to the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal thus ensuring the interests […]
It is with a very heavy heart that Len Thompson OAM advises that a little after 2.00 am this morning, the much loved, respected and fearless 8RAR Charlie Company Leader, 13527 Col. David Rankine MC, MID, VCOG passed away. David’s widow, Joy and daughter, Susan were with him at the time. David was 87 in […]
Foreword The Government’s firm commitment to the Australian people remains that we will keep our nation safe and protect our way of life for future generations. It is clear, however, that Australia’s strategic environment has deteriorated more rapidly than anticipated when we made this commitment in the 2016 Defence White Paper. This deterioration means that […]
The history and traditions of our services and how they should be recognised belong to all who served, not just a biased, elite few at the top.In 2020 there is unrest in former military ranks, which manifests itself via social media. Combat-experienced veterans have no hesitation expressing themselves about those who threaten the fabric of […]
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The sleeping dragon which our forefathers warned us about, is now wide awake, hungry and clearly on the prowl. To discourage its appetite, Canberra recently announced its intention to enhance our defence capability with more space age weaponry. Unfortunately, such measures do not counter a large Trojan horse already in our own backyard which threatens […]
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, fighting in theatres of war […]
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