Here’s the latest in how South Australia is helping current and former serving ADF members and their families.
Government delivers for commemorative activities
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The recipients of the first grant round of the 2022-2023 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund have been announced today, as well as an opening date for a second funding round in 2023. Seven ex-service [...]
Have your say to improve Veteran health
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australian veterans are invited to have their say to improve access to health care and support their wellbeing. Anyone who has served in the Australian Defence Force – past or present – [...]
Veterans SA release community driven strategy for 2023
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Veterans SA Strategic Outlook has been updated to include new deliverables that will drive the agency’s activities to support South Australia’s veteran community in 2023. The updated strategy has been influenced by [...]
New resource helps veterans make SA their home base
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans SA has launched a new website today that will serve as a one-stop hub for current and former Defence members and their families moving to or thinking of transitioning to South Australia. [...]
New pilot program offers SA defence families space to grow
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Applications are now open for a new pilot program designed to enable partners of Australian Defence Force members to focus on their career and building a supportive community network. Participants in the Cowork [...]
New Veterans’ Advisory Council for South Australia
Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The South Australian Veterans’ Advisory Council welcomes eight new members, including a new council Chair, to help drive better outcomes for South Australia’s veteran community. The new appointments reflect a broad range of [...]
Boosting home ownership for our ADF members and veterans
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP Assistant Minister for Defence Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Assistant Minister for The Republic The Albanese Labor Government is delivering cost of living relief for more Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and veterans with key [...]
Career prospects bright for South Australian veterans
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has provided positive insights into the employment status and occupations of South Australian veterans. The data revealed in the latest analysis of the 2021 Census shows that people who have served [...]
Veterans prioritised in federal budget
The Hon Richard Marles MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence The Hon Matt Keogh MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel The Australian Government is investing in a better future for Defence personnel, veterans and families, responding [...]
Veterans SA joins forces with veteran service organisations for Riverland Field Days
Veterans SA will be attending the 2022 Riverland Field Days to connect veterans and their families in the region with services and support. The agency recently consulted with the local veteran community inviting input on the services they wanted to [...]
Geoff Brock holds first ‘Meet the Minister’ forum
The South Australian Minister for Veterans Affairs Geoff Brock held his inaugural ‘Meet the Minister’ event on July 14 2022 at the Torrens Parade Ground. The event was well-attended, with approximately 80 community members attending. The evening commenced with [...]
Census shines light on South Australian veterans
New data collected in the 2021 Census has revealed South Australia’s veteran population is more than double the figure previously on record. The census data released on 28 June 2022, has identified that at least 3.2 per cent (47,852) of [...]
