The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan, today (24 August 2016) announced 15 ex-service organisations would share in nearly $140,000 Grants in Aid funding in 2016–17. “The Grants in Aid program provides administrative support to national ex-service organisations in recognition of the work they do supporting the veteran community,” Mr Tehan said. “The program helps […]
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan, today (24 August 2016) announced more than $4 million in Government funding for essential advice, advocacy and welfare services for veterans, serving members and their families, war widows and widowers. “The Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program will support 144 ex-service organisations (ESO) across Australia to […]
The following photos are from the Presentation of the Butler McDermott Lawyers Kilcoy Diggers Cup with trainer Phyllis Kalinowski, winning jockey Todd Banks, Mr Neil Eiby RAR representative and Kilcoy Race Club President Con Searle. Soldiers from 6th Battalion Enoggera Brisbane who performed in the ceremony, trophies given to winning connections, trainer, jockey and strapper plus a […]
This modest and reticent warrior has left us quietly and without complaint. No brass bands or parades at his passing yet certainly grief and countless fond reflections of a soldier loved by all who knew him and who set the example with “Duty First” When warriors leave Planet Earth, be it early or late They’re content […]
These DVA Fact sheets are about what concessions may be available to DVA clients in each Australian State/Territory. NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS ACT NT
A very moving parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Enogerra commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. 20 Long Tan veterans were in attendance to remember the 18 young Australians, their mates who laid down their lives that day. “Lest we Forget”
Much has been written about wars, conflicts and battles. But how many historians, authors or commentators, drill down into the engine room of any conflict that is the lot of the soldier, airman or sailor? That lot is not only the engine room, but is at the heart and soul of a unit – one, that […]
Any death by suicide is tragic. Defence is committed to increasing our understanding of this issue so that we can continue to improve the support services available to our people. Most importantly, we need to help those who are suffering to understand that support is available to them – they do not need to suffer […]
Sadly, we have been advised of the death of MAJGEN Jim Hughes, AO, DSO, MC, on Friday 12 Aug 2016, a fine soldier of the RAR and SAS. He served in 3RAR in Korea (Op Commando, MC) and Malaya; 2 SAS Sqn in Malaysia/Borneo; and as CO 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) in SVN (DSO). Funeral details are […]
Families speak about military loved ones lost and how we failed them. Ruth Lamperd, Herald Sun August 13, 2016 – — with Ashley Argoon [email protected] A SHAMEFUL number of Aussie soldiers return from war zones depressed, anxious, in despair but unable to find help. Grieving families of war veterans who have taken their own lives say their loved […]
ROSS EASTGATE, Townsville Bulletin August 11, 2016 WHETHER the second Turnbull Government lasts a full term or not these are exciting times, as the PM might say, to be an Australian lobbyist. With such close numbers in either parliamentary chamber or even a joint sitting all political parties have an unequalled opportunity to court and […]
Two legged blinkered sheep play “follow the leaders” in busy streets Indifferent to amber signs of threat that our flock could soon meet Dressed in space age cloth, texting and asking ‘What’s in it for me’? Yesterday is forgotten and who cares of tomorrow in a land so free There are gatherings where zealots […]
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