New report into Veteran Wellbeing
A new report released today shines a light on the positive experience of former Defence Force members in rejoining civilian life and their positive impact on their communities.
Commemorating those who served in Malaya and Borneo
Each year on 31 August we recognise the Australian defence personnel who served in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.
Finalists announced for 2022 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards
Australia’s top veteran employers, employees and entrepreneurs are being celebrated today as finalists for the 2022 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards are unveiled.
Interview, 6PR Mornings with Liam Bartlett
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Radio Interview
6PR
$4.45 million to support local veterans
Veterans’ advocacy services today received a boost, with more than 119 ex-service organisations (ESOs) across Australia sharing in $4.45 million of funding under the Australian Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
Interview, ABC Radio National Drive with Laura Tchilinguirian
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Radio Interview
ABC
Experts gather to examine Veteran Employment
The Federal Labor Government has held the first of two Veterans Employment Round Tables, as precursor consultations to the Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit to better understand practical solutions to get more Aussie veterans and defence families into work.
First meeting of Veterans Wellbeing Taskforce under Albanese Government
Following the release of the Royal Commission’s Interim Report into Defence and Veterans Suicide, the Veterans Wellbeing Taskforce has been convened by new Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel, Matt Keogh.
Funding applications now open for Veterans’ Health Week 2022
Ex-service organisations and community groups can now apply for funding to help host events promoting healthy eating as part of this year’s Veterans’ Health Week.