Veterans SA is a South Australian Government agency that provides support to the veteran community and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.
Strategic Outlook
The 2021 – 2031 Veterans SA Strategic Outlook was launched in November 2021 following extensive consultation with the South Australian veteran community
Support Centres
There are a number of support centres facilitated by SA Health that are specifically for veterans and their families.
Sharing our stories
Learn more about the veteran community in South Australia and hear the personal stories that demonstrate how those who have served or have military experience are contributing to the wider South Australian community.
Veterans' Advisory Council
The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) was established to promote the well-being of South Australian veterans and their families as well as provide advice to the state government about matters concerning the veteran community.
Programs
Veterans SA facilitates programs that have been developed to support and provide growth opportunities for the veteran community in South Australia.
Grants Programs
A number of state, federal and local government grants are available to veteran organisations for a variety of purposes.
We support the veteran community in South Australia
As the lead advocate across the South Australian Government on matters relating to veterans and their families, Veterans SA works with ex-service organisations, civic groups and the wider community to provide support to members of the community when and where it is needed most.
We envisage a strong, vibrant, well-supported and represented veteran community, inclusive of all generations that is understood and acknowledged by all South Australians.
Latest News
New funding to ensure First Nations veterans remembered
First Nations veterans who have been laying in unmarked graves, or graves that have fallen into disrepair, will be appropriately recognised and commemorated thanks to new funding announced for Aboriginal Veterans South Australia (AVSA) today. The AVSA Grave Dedication Project [...]
Peacekeeping in Namibia: Justin Brown
Justin Brown was just 20 years old when he was deployed to Namibia, Africa. What would follow was a seven month tour in Southern Africa on a life changing peacekeeping mission and a total of three decades with the Australian Defence [...]
Peacekeeping in Rwanda: Mick Burgess
Brigadier Mick Burgess was a young Australian Army officer when he was deployed to Rwanda. His experience under the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda-Rwanda (UNOMUR) includes encountering child soldiers and the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Mick was interviewed in [...]
