The Albanese Labor Government is making $3.5 million available to honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s veterans through the first round of the 2025-26 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.

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RADIO INTERVIEW
ABC NORTH QUEENSLAND TOWNSVILLE BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025

SUBJECTS: Budget; Liberal’s Plan to Cut Frontline DVA Staff.

There is no greater responsibility for the Albanese Labor Government than keeping Australians safe and securing our nation’s future during a time of global uncertainty.

More than 150,000 Australians receiving support through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will soon have more money in their pockets with the latest round of indexation increasing payment rates this week. 

110 years on from the landings at Gallipoli, school students are being encouraged to get creative in learning about and retelling the inspiring stories of those who have served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Thirty-six organisations across Australia will share in more than $575,000 of funding under Batch 2 of the 2024-25 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. 

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PRESS CONFERENCE
ELIZABETH VALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2025

SUBJECTS: Location revealed for Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families’ Hub.

Today the Albanese Government can reveal the permanent location of the new Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families Hub. 

Ex-service organisations (ESOs) can now apply for a share in over $4.8 million through the Albanese Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Grants Program. 

The Australian Government is continuing to support our valued defence and veteran families, with applications now open for a leadership development program designed for spouses.