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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Applications open for the 2024-25 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund
Applications for the 2024-25 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund are now open. A total of $100,000 in funding is available to support commemorative services or projects aimed at educating the community on Australia’s military history. Applications are invited from local ex-service [...]
Apply now for 2024-25 Veterans SA Commemorative Services and Capacity Building grants
Applications for the 2024-25 grant rounds of Veterans SA’s Commemorative Services and Capacity Building grants are now open. A total of $40,000 is available across both funds, to support veteran and ex-service organisations to provide services and support the veteran [...]
2023/2024: A year of impact
As Veterans SA turns its focus to delivering outcomes in the year ahead, we recognise the impact achieved in collaboration with the community in 2023/2024. Veterans SA is proud to have deployed a wide range of initiatives over this time, [...]
New Director appointed to lead Veterans SA
Accomplished senior executive and Royal Australian Navy veteran Bianca Wheeler GAICD, has been announced as the new Director Veterans SA. Starting on 15 July 2024, Bianca will bring to the agency a wealth of experience across public, private and not-for [...]
Federal grants program backs SA projects
Fourteen South Australian councils, schools, community and ex-service organisations have been selected to receive funding through the Federal Government’s ongoing Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. In this round, 91 projects from around the country will each receive a share [...]
Valued veterans program expanded in South Australia
Veterans SA has teamed up with Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA), to deliver a program of workshops designed to equip veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) partners with the tools for success – both personally and professionally. Beginning [...]
A day of remembrance, gratitude and solidarity
As South Australia prepares to mark the inaugural Veterans’ Families Day on May 15, for one Adelaide mother, it will be a day that holds particular significance. Leah Kemp's late husband, Matthew Kemp, was a former Australian Army armourer, who [...]
