Veterans’ Health week is an annual reminder that while service does take its toll on veterans and veteran families there are a variety of ways they can improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

Following a public call for expressions of interest, today I’m pleased to announce three new members have been appointed to the Australian War Memorial Council.

The Albanese Labor Government is working to improve access to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) services and supports through the myGov app.

Almost 300,000 Veteran Card holders can now easily add their veteran Gold or White card to the wallet in the myGov app.

Today the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered a report outlining the experiences of Defence personnel, veterans and families.

The Royal Commission has collated submissions from individuals detailing experiences spanning a number of decades.

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PRESS CONFERENCE
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2024

SUBJECT: Veterans' Acute Housing Program Announcement

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our election commitment to address veteran homelessness with today’s launch of the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program.

More than half a century since Australian troops withdrew from Vietnam, their legacy lives on through the Long Tan Bursary.

The Battle of Long Tan was Australia’s most costly battle of the Vietnam War, with the highest number of Australian casualties in a single engagement.

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BURNIE VETERANS’ AND FAMILIES’ HUB OPENING
THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2024

SUBJECT: Veterans’ and Families’ Hub Opening in Burnie

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PRESS CONFERENCE
HOBART, TASMANIA
THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2024

SUBJECT: New Open Arms Mental Health Initiatives in Tasmania

Veterans and families in Tasmania’s north west will now have better access to services and support following the opening of the Burnie Veterans’ and Families’ Centre.