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May marked an important month for Veterans SA, as we came together through a series of events to celebrate Veterans’ Families Day 2026. This year, Veterans’ Families Day was celebrated as a Festival of Families across several days from [...]

A new pilot program will support South Australian veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to transition into civilian careers, focusing on practical skills, building confidence and industry connections. Supported by Veterans SA, the Skills to Industry Program is a [...]

On 7 May, the Minister’s Veterans’ Advisory Council (VAC) marked its 100th meeting – a milestone reflecting nearly two decades of advice, advocacy, collaboration and commitment to South Australia’s veteran community. Established in April 2008, the VAC was created to [...]

A South Australian veteran is stepping into a new chapter in leadership after being selected to receive an inaugural scholarship to take part in the sector-leading 2026 Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP). Co-funded by Veterans SA and the Defence Teaming [...]

South Australians will see an exciting boost to local commemorative initiatives, with 21 community projects set to benefit from the 2025-26 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund. Initially allocated $100,000, this year’s fund was strengthened through additional funding to a total of [...]

When Jodilee Menezes arrived in Adelaide with her family for their first Defence posting, she expected a fresh chapter. Instead, she found herself overwhelmed by a whirlwind of change: new motherhood, a new city and a sudden pause in her [...]

Legacy has announced the biggest change in its more than 100‑year history, broadening support to more families of veterans across Australia. Announced in February 2026, the change removes the requirement for a veteran to have completed operational service for their [...]

Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has launched a new Veterans Advisory Committee to enhance support for ex‑serving employees and encourage more veterans to take up careers in the nation’s growing defence industry. The committee brings together both veterans and non‑veterans who [...]

Fourteen South Australian community and ex‑service organisations have been selected to receive funding through the Federal Government’s 2025-26 Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. In this round, 72 organisations nationwide will share in more than $1.3 million to deliver [...]

A new partnership between Veterans SA and the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) will open up a leadership development opportunity for a South Australian veteran looking to build a career in the defence industry. Co‑funded by Veterans SA and the DTC, [...]

The Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program helps veterans and Defence partners build confidence and unlock new opportunities as they transition to life beyond military service. For former Royal Australian Air Force member and Defence spouse Katie O’Brien, the [...]

Students from St Mary’s College in Adelaide are ensuring the stories of South Australians who served in World War I are never lost, teaming up with The Headstone Project SA (HPSA) to bring history to life in a way that’s [...]