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The South Australian Government will develop dedicated state veterans’ legislation, enshrining its commitment to veterans and their families in law and creating a nation-leading framework to guide future government action. The landmark legislation will formally recognise the unique nature of [...]

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on a discussion paper which proposes new and additional recognition for the sacrifice made by Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, veterans and their families. As part of the Recognising their Sacrifice Discussion Paper, the [...]

As Remembrance Day approaches, We Are.SA speaks with leading orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sam Benveniste about what he's learned by being part of the Army Reserve and why November 11 is an important date for all Australians. Dr Sam Benveniste thrives [...]

For former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Avionics Technician Ewan, the Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship is helping him build on his Defence experience and take the next step towards becoming a qualified engineer. Ewan joined the RAAF in 2001 at [...]

South Australia has achieved an outstanding result at the 2026 VESPIIA Awards for Excellence, with local organisations, programs and individuals recognised across five national award categories. Announced last week, the awards celebrate best practice, strong outcomes and outstanding contributions across [...]

A special Veterans SA installation celebrating the contribution of veterans’ families has hit the road. Affectionately known as ‘The Family’, the installation began taking shape during an activation at Elizabeth City Centre to mark Veterans’ Families Day in May. Community [...]

Four South Australian veterans’ support organisations will share $300,000 in Federal Government funding to boost their grassroots wellbeing programs. Announced by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh, among the SA organisations receiving support through the Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program [...]

South Australia has taken an important step towards improving outcomes for veterans, their families and the broader community, following the commencement of the South Australian Veterans Court Pilot at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court in Adelaide. The Australian-first initiative is Australia’s [...]

The 2026 Cowork Coplay program has wrapped up in Adelaide, celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduating cohort, who have spent the past eight weeks pursuing professional and personal growth, making connections and creating practical pathways for their futures. Participants, [...]

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 [...]