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Joanna Tsoukalas
Strategic Communications Manager
0403 124 556
08 8463 7147
joanna.tsoukalas@defencesa.com
South Australian WWI soldiers identified in unmarked graves
The discovery and commemoration of World War I soldier Harold Gebert’s final resting place in Port Pirie is the last chapter in a remarkable wartime love story. Private Gebert, who served in France in 1915 with the 10th Battalion of [...]
South Australians honoured for their contribution to veteran community
Well-known singer-songwriter John Schumann is among a number of South Australians to be recognised for their contribution to the veteran community in the Australia Day Honours List. Schumann, best known for involvement in the legendary folk-rock band Redgum and his [...]
Update to Partnerships Hub re-opening
Due to the current restrictions put in place across South Australia in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Partnerships Hub will not be re-opening today as previously advised and will remain closed until further notice. Veterans SA [...]
Delivering the Veterans SA Strategic Outlook
The Veterans SA Strategic Outlook outlines the commitment of our agency over the next 10 years to lay the foundations for a strong, vibrant, well-supported and represented veteran community in South Australia. We are pleased to share how our activities [...]
Census question to support veterans
Have you ever served in the Australian Defence Force? One week from today, Australians will for the first time be answering this question as part of the 2021 Census.
Torrens Training Depot storm water pipe diversion project
In 2019 the beautiful Drill Hall Jarrah parquetry floorboards were substantially damaged due to leaking storm water pipes. The original stormwater system included terracotta pipes running underneath the Drill Hall floor. Leaks in these pipes were the cause of the [...]
Torrens Training Depot Upgrades
Torrens Training Depot Drill Hall Amenities Upgrade Project The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) will shortly commencing an amenities upgrade project to enable the Premier’s vision for creating a busy hub for ex-service organisations at the Torrens Parade Ground. [...]
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide formally announced
The Prime Minister has announced that the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide inquiry will be led by Mr Nick Kaldas APM, supported by the Hon James Douglas QC and Dr Peggy Brown AO. The Letters Patent and Terms [...]
Can you help us to locate World War Two veterans or their families?
Veterans SA is trying to reunite the portraits of World War Two veterans with their families following the success of the Wish Me Luck exhibition during the Anzac Centenary.
VALE – Douglas Leak
We are greatly saddened to hear of the recent passing of Douglas Raymond Leak, one of South Australia's few remaining World War 2 Bomber Command veterans.
Operation Unity Supporting OPK9
At present there are 30 puppies to be trained to assist our ADF veterans. Each puppy costs $30,000 to train, a total cost of $900,000. Here is the chance for ADF members and former military personnel to help their mates [...]
Department of Veterans’ Affairs – National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention
The Attorney-General’s Department has published further information on the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention on their website. You can access this information through the links below. https://www.ag.gov.au/About/Pages/national-commissioner-defence-veteran-suicide-prevention.aspx https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
