Funding boost for South Australian military history and commemorative projects
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 [...]
Finding stability, connection and confidence through Cowork Coplay
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 expands eligibility to support more veteran families
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 [...]
ASC launches new committee to strengthen career pathways into defence industry
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 [...]
Federal grants support South Australian commemorative projects
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 [...]
New scholarship to support veterans into defence industry leadership
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, [...]
Mentoring program empowers veterans and partners to thrive beyond defence
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 [...]
Keeping history alive: Young South Australians uncover stories of WWI veterans
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 [...]
South Australians shine at national Veteran Employment Awards
South Australia has taken centre stage at the 2025 Prime Minister’s Veteran Employment Awards, with local winners recognised for their outstanding support of veterans and their families. These awards celebrate the people and organisations making a difference in the lives [...]
Scholarships pave new paths for veterans
The Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program continues to support education and career transitions for South Australia’s veteran community. Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans and the partners of current or former-serving members can once again apply for financial support through the [...]
Veteran-owned BiORG leads new life-saving aerospace facility in Adelaide
South Australia’s defence sector continues to grow, with local veteran-owned company BiORG leading the way in delivering life-saving aerospace technology through its Adelaide operations. A member of Veterans SA’s South Australian Veteran Employer Network, BiORG specialises in defence support systems [...]
Riverland community comes together to honour war widows
The Riverland Vietnam Veterans Association has paid tribute to local war widows with a commemorative luncheon held in Renmark last month in recognition of National War Widows Day. Marked on 19 October, War Widows Day is a day of remembrance [...]
