South Australian veteran leaders win big at national awards
South Australia’s veteran community has made a big impact on the national stage, taking home several honours at the recent Veterans Emergency Services & Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA) Awards. Held in Perth on 3 October as part of [...]
South Australians remember: 80 years since the end of World War II
The South Australian community and Veterans SA have marked 80 years since Australians celebrated the end of World War II in the Pacific. On 15 August 1945, Victory in the Pacific Day, Prime Minister Ben Chifley announced that Australia’s involvement [...]
Australian-first Vietnam War Memorial Walk opens
The Yorke Peninsula community has commemorated 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War with the launch of its new Vietnam War Memorial Walk. Officially opened at a community event attended by General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK [...]
Vale Sir Eric Neal: A devoted statesman and veteran advocate
Veterans SA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor of South Australia and inaugural Chair of South Australia’s Veterans’ Advisory Council (VAC), Sir Eric James Neal, AC, CVO, KStJ, FTSE. Sir Eric was a prominent figure [...]
Veteran-owned defence company forms international partnership
A new strategic partnership will see South Australia become the Indo-Pacific service centre for specialised aeronautical life support equipment manufactured by US company Life Support International (LSI). Under the partnership, BiORG, a South Australian veteran-owned company specialising in defence support [...]
Funding available to honour the Anzac spirit and military history
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund with up to $100,000 available to support initiatives that honour Australia’s military history and the Anzac legacy. Eligible ex-service organisations, community groups, local councils, and schools are invited to [...]
Funding announced for Korean War memorial
Adelaide may soon be home to a permanent Korean War Memorial to recognise the important contribution that local servicemen and women made during the Korean War, thanks to a significant state government funding boost. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Joe [...]
Saab Australia and Aimpoint deliver successful veteran-centred pilot program
The success of a veteran-focused pilot program by Saab Australia and Aimpoint is set to pave the way for future graduates, strengthening the skills pipeline across South Australia’s sovereign defence industry. Former Australian Army veteran and Saab Australia Maintenance Manager, [...]
Cowork Coplay helps Defence and veteran partners step into new opportunities
Participants in this year’s Cowork Coplay program have gained knowledge, skills, improved wellbeing and a sense of community, supporting them to take meaningful steps toward personal and professional success. A record 17 partners took part in the eight-week program, which [...]
Actus builds careers for veterans in South Australia
Veteran-owned architecture and design firm Actus has expanded into South Australia, with a strong focus on employing veterans. As the only veteran-led architecture firm in the country, Actus brings unique military insights and experience to support Defence-related infrastructure projects in [...]
Connecting with regional veteran communities
Veterans SA recently hit the road with Legacy Club of South Australia and Broken Hill Inc and RSL SA/NT, travelling to the Upper Spencer Gulf region to connect with local veterans and their families. The Community Connection events were held [...]
Flinders community unites to honour local WW1 veterans
In a moving tribute to South Australia’s wartime history, the Headstone Project SA recently held two ceremonies to honour World War I (WW1) veterans Private Ezra Glasson and Private Edward Phillip Britten Ragless. In late May, dedications were held in [...]
