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Why Remembrance Day still matters
Think Remembrance Day is just for the older generation? Think again. An ex-Naval officer with her own incredible story explains why November 11 is still so important. “Remembrance Day is about linking the past to the present, and then taking [...]
South Australia commemorates Remembrance Day
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australians will gather at Remembrance Day services across the state today to pause and honour those who have served and given their lives to protecting our nation. Marking the anniversary of the [...]
Veterans’ advisory visits RAAF Base
The South Australian Veterans Advisory Council and members of Veterans South Australia visited RAAF Base Edinburgh on October 21 to better understand the needs of veterans in the Adelaide community. The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) was established in April 2008 [...]
Funding to honour SA wartime heritage project
The South Australian Headstone Project will continue to bring to light South Australia’s rich wartime heritage through its work in commemorating the final resting place of WWI veterans, thanks to a significant State Government funding boost. Veterans SA will provide [...]
Honouring our fallen soldiers in Korea
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has visited the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul to honour Australians who lost their lives during the Korean War, while in the country as part of a broader trade mission. The War Memorial of [...]
Headstone Project funded for further three years
The Malinauskas Government will provide $60,000 in funding over the next three years to the Headstone Project SA, which aims to restore the memory of World War I veterans in unmarked graves across South Australia. The funding, provided through Veterans [...]
Veterans SA grants awarded to honour SA WWII history
Fifteen South Australian projects totalling $130,000 have been awarded State Government funding through the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) Grant Fund. With 2025 marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the grant was [...]
Funding boost ahead of important anniversary
Fifteen projects across South Australia have been awarded funding from the State Government through the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) Grant Fund. More than $130,000 has been allocated to projects that commemorate and preserve the [...]
New program to unlock career success for ADF veterans
South Australian Defence Force veterans and their families can access even greater support when transitioning from the military into the civilian workforce, under a TAFE SA program dedicated to helping veterans migrate their specialised skills and talents into new careers. [...]
Veterans reflect on Timor-Leste service
On the 25th anniversary of Australia’s service in Timor-Leste, Veterans SA spoke with two former serving members to reflect on their experiences during the peacekeeping mission. For Ilona Horan, Director of Corporate Services at Defence SA, reflecting on her [...]
Anzac spirit supported by new funding
Ten projects across the state have been awarded grant funding through the 2023-24 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, with a total of $84,677 awarded to community initiatives that honour the legacy of our military history and commemorate Anzac Day. Among the [...]
Veterans SA releases 2024-25 Strategic Action Plan
Veterans SA is dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for the South Australian veteran community. With the new financial year well underway, we are pleased to release the Veterans SA 2024-25 Action Plan update to our Strategic Outlook. The Action Plan [...]
