Peter Sanderson served our nation for five years, deploying to Afghanistan in 2007 as a radar operator. In 2011, he was medically discharged from the Army and found himself at a loose end. For a couple of years he did odd jobs, the occasional cashie for a mate, and even sold barbecues.

The physical and mental wellbeing of Australia’s veterans is a key priority for the Albanese Labor Government.

I’m proud to announce more than $3.7 million has been allocated to community organisations all over the country through the 2023-24 Veteran Wellbeing Grants program.

This Remembrance Day, Australians will come together to honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our nation in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

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MORNINGS WITH GARY ADSHEAD
THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2024

SUBJECTS: WA Shipbuilding; Housing; Cost of Living; Birth Rates; Labour Force Data; Immigration.

Today I’m pleased to announce Australia’s top employers and employees in the veteran community, the 2024 finalists for the Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards.

Veterans’ Health Week is our annual reminder that while service takes a toll on veterans and families, there are so many innovative ways and support opportunities to maintain and improve mental health and keep connected. 

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AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2024

SUBJECT: Switching on the Australian War Memorial’s Geothermal System

Today we mark another important milestone in the Australian War Memorial Development, switching on the largest Geothermal Heat Exchange System in the country.

The Australian War Memorial is an iconic national institution, commemorating those who secured our nation.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has made it abundantly clear that for decades Australia’s Defence personnel, veterans and indeed their families have not been treated as they should have been.

They’ve been failed by successive Australian governments.

Federal, State and Territory Ministers responsible for veterans’ matters met in Canberra today to enhance cooperation to better support veterans and their families in light of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.