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Tribute to Australian veterans at Korean war memorial
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has paid tribute to Australian service personnel who lost their lives during the Korean War while at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) last week. During the 12 June visit, Minister Szakacs laid a wreath at the Australian Memorial, which commemorates our country’s contribution to the Korean War effort. Located in Busan, it [...]
Powerful finish to groundbreaking veterans’ program
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs A record 70 South Australian veterans have completed the Port Adelaide Football Club’s 2025 ADF Veterans Program – an innovative initiative that is transforming lives through the power of sport, connection and purpose. This year’s program was booked out within just three weeks – its fastest uptake ever – and ran across six [...]
Wrapping our arms around veterans’ families
Veterans’ families are being honoured today as part of a Malinauskas Labor Government initiative to recognise loved ones and community who stand beside those who defend our nation. Today marks the second Veterans’ Families Day in South Australia, and as we wrap our arms around veterans’ families, the MFS is wrapping one of their fire trucks in recognition of this [...]
South Australia unites to commemorate Anzac Day
Today on Anzac Day, South Australians will unite with the nation to honour those who have served our country.
Biggest ever grant funding boost for Anzac Day and WWII Commemorations
A new funding boost will see the biggest ever grant funding for war commemoration, further demonstrating the South Australian Government’s commitment to the lasting memory of those who have served our nation. This year’s Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, and funding to support the 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII, will receive a record $328K in funding. These grants support [...]
Boosting defence manufacturing and veteran employment
Ammunition and munitions specialists ARES Armaments Australia have announced a landmark agreement with Aimpoint to drive workforce solutions for defence manufacturing in South Australia.
OPK9 graduation ceremony celebrates the impact of assistance dogs on South Australian veterans
The OPK9 program recognised its latest cohort of participants today at the Repatriation General Hospital in Daw Park, with nine assistance dogs and veterans graduating.
Expanded mentoring program launches to support SA veteran community
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Applications are now open for the 2025 Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring program, which has expanded its support to assist adult children of military families to navigate career and business pathways. Recognising the unique challenges often faced by the veteran community in defining their career and business goals post-service, the program equips [...]
Minister pays respects at Singapore war memorial
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has visited Kranji War Cemetery in Singapore today, laying a wreath and paying his respects to Australians who lost their lives defending Malaya and Singapore during World War II. The Malayan Campaign ran between 1941 and 1942, with Australia joining Allied forces to resist the Japanese invasion of [...]
Scholarship program extended for veterans
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs The Malinauskas Government is continuing its successful Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program in 2025, building on the outcomes of this year’s pilot, which saw 18 South Australians supported to pursue their study ambitions. The pilot was launched in May this year to help ease the financial burden of undertaking higher education faced by [...]
South Australia commemorates Remembrance Day
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australians will gather at Remembrance Day services across the state today to pause and honour those who have served and given their lives to protecting our nation. Marking the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, Remembrance Day is an occasion to remember the legacy of [...]
Honouring our fallen soldiers in Korea
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has visited the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul to honour Australians who lost their lives during the Korean War, while in the country as part of a broader trade mission. The War Memorial of Korea, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Korean War. Situated on the former site of [...]
