Veterans' Employment Program Launched

Former defence personnel and veterans can now take full advantage of the career opportunities in the state’s naval shipbuilding and defence sectors. The program delivers on a Marshall Government election commitment to establish a Defence Industry Employment Program for Ex-Service Personnel.

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VAC

June 2019 Veterans Advisory Council Outcomes

A Veterans’ Advisory Council meeting was held on Thursday 13 June 2019. Topics of discission included the recognition of recipients on the Queen's Birthday Honours List, Connecting Spirits Community Tour, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Transition from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Inquiry, Productivity Commission Inquiry into Compensation and Rehabilitation for veterans, the 2019 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, Veterans Health Advisory Council updates and the upcoming anniversaries of World War Two.

Through Their Eyes

Kane Hall

"Thick, acrid smoke filled my lungs when we hit the roadside bomb. It was 2011 and I had only been in Afghanistan for a month, when I felt my body compress in the blast wave that followed the explosion."

History & Stories

The Road to WW2: Was the Treaty of Versailles a catalyst for the Second World War?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919 marked the official end of The Great War. It has been argued that, ironically, the peace treaty for the First World War was the catalyst for the Second 20 years later.

Health & Wellbeing

Sugar Myths

This month, Danielle from Fuel Your Life, has written about what sugar actually does, how it affects our overall health and energy levels and also seperates the good sugars from the bad.

Serving those who've served

About Veterans SA

Veterans SA promotes Australia’s wartime history and the significance of national events such as Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Vietnam Veterans Day. We support the special needs of the veteran community resulting from the unique nature of military service. Veterans SA works closely with the Veterans’ Advisory Council to provide advice to the Premier about matters relating to South Australia’s veteran community.

The veteran community in South Australia includes: