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Defence royal commission in Canberra to hear of family impact

More evidence of lacking support for struggling defence force veterans and their families is due to be presented to a royal commission underway in Canberra.

Defence inquiry continues near military HQ in Canberra

A royal commission into defence and veteran suicide will launch its latest series of hearings in Canberra just a short distance from the Australian War Memorial which pays tribute to military members who have lost their lives.

AWM welcomes back full Veterans’ March this Anzac Day

This year for the first time since 2019, the Australian War Memorial will welcome a full Veterans’ March on Anzac Day, Monday 25 April, the 107th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.

To the editor: Mates4Mates supports female veterans

This International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, Mates4Mates is encouraging the female veteran community to reach out for support if they have been impacted by their service.

RSL launches free Veterans’ Employment Program in the ACT

Veterans living in the ACT now have access to a valuable free service, the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program.

Veterans welcome terms of suicide royal commission

Defence and veteran groups have welcomed the terms of reference of a royal commission into suicides in the military.

Canberra veterans can help to shape Royal Commission inquiry into suicide

The Federal Government is about to hold a major investigation into the causes of Defence Force and veteran suicide, and the public can help.

Win-win-win: Assistance rescue dogs save the lives of veterans and prison inmates

Rescued or rehomed Labradors, trained by prison inmates, are helping serving and former ADF members manage PTSD.

To the editor: Mates4Mates supports women too

While veteran issues are often seen as a male-centric issue, Mates4Mates says it’s important that female veterans impacted by service feel seen and heard.

Seniors and Veterans Grant Program awards almost $140,000

Nine Seniors Grants totalling $70,000 and nine Veterans Grants totalling $69,600 have been awarded in the main round of the 2020-21 programs.

Telehealth extension for veterans’ mental health care welcomed

Mates4Mates has welcomed the extension of telehealth services until March 2021, after an announcement from the Federal Government.

March on challenge for Soldier On

Soldier On is calling on Australians to get involved in the ‘March On’ challenge, and walk 96km during the month of March to support the veteran community. Acting CEO of Solider On Australia,...

Have you heard? Joint patrons for Soldier On

Joint patrons for Soldier On Soldier On has announced that the Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, and his wife, Linda Hurley, have accepted the role as joint patrons of Soldier On. Soldier On...

Sleepout veteran continues work for Vinnies

Maryanne Gore, former Chief Executive of Project Lighting, has participated in the St Vincent de Paul CEO Sleepout eight times, and says the funds raised for homelessness can help combat a “hidden...

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