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Remembering Australian service personnel at the US National WWI Memorial
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has visited the National World War I Memorial in Washington DC, paying tribute to the nearly five million Americans who served in WWI and remembering the brave Australian service personnel who fought alongside them. Located near the White House in Pershing Park, the Memorial opened in 2021 to [...]
Apply now for Veterans SA grant funding
Veterans SA invites the South Australian community to apply for a share in $70,000 in grant funding to improve outcomes for veterans and honour their valued service to the nation. Applications are now open for the Capacity Building Grant Fund ($50,000 funding pool) and the Commemorative Services Grant Fund ($20,000 funding pool). Under the Capacity Building Grant Fund, individual grants [...]
Funding round opens to honour our military history
Ex-service organisations, community groups, schools and local councils can now apply for funding to support initiatives that honour the Anzac legacy and Australia’s military history. Applications for the 2025-26 round of the Anzac Day Commemoration Fund are now being accepted, with $100,000 available for eligible proposals. The 2024-25 grant round saw 18 projects across South Australia awarded a total of [...]
Funding delivered for Korean War memorial
The campaign for a dedicated state memorial to commemorate South Australians who served in the Korean War has received a significant boost, with the State Government committing $130,000 towards the project’s delivery. The funding will support planning and development stages, with three locations adjacent the Torrens Parade Ground and River Torrens identified as possible sites for the dedication. The commitment [...]
Veterans’ spouses program celebrates largest ever intake
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs A record number of Defence and veteran spouses have taken part in an eight-week program, which helps them overcome barriers to employment, boost their wellbeing and better connect with the community. Seventeen participants – more than double last year’s intake – took part in this year’s Cowork Coplay program, with all achieving goals [...]
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.
