Media Releases

On Anzac Day, South Australians will gather at dawn to honour the service, courage and sacrifice of all Australians who have served in Australia’s Defence Force.

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Malinauskas Labor Government has provided a boost to commemorative initiatives across the state, with 21 community projects set to benefit from the 2025-26 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund. An initial $100,000 fund allocation has been strengthened through additional funding, allowing a total of $138,059 to be distributed to community groups, schools, councils and [...]

Veterans and Defence families across South Australia have the chance to take the next step toward a successful future, with applications now open for the 2026 Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program. A proven initiative that helps participants turn their skills, experience and ideas into new career and business opportunities, the program connects mentees with experienced South Australian business [...]

Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs South Australian students from St Mary’s College have joined forces with The Headstone Project SA (HPSA) to ensure the sacrifices of South Australians who served in World War I are remembered. In a moving initiative, Year 9 students have worked with HPSA throughout the year to uncover the forgotten stories of those laid to [...]

Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Minister Joe Szakacs has visited the Malaysian National Monument in Kuala Lumpur, honouring those who lost their lives in pursuit of the country’s independence during the Second World War and the Malayan Emergency. Known as Tugu Negara, the National Monument is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for peace and freedom. [...]

South Australians will come together at services across the state on Tuesday 11 November, to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour all who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in protecting our nation.

South Australian veteran-focused programs, researchers and organisations have been recognised on the national stage at the Veterans Emergency Services & Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA) Awards. Held on Friday 3 October in Perth as part of the inaugural VESPIIA Future Frontlines Conference 2025, the event brought together leaders, professionals and organisations from the veterans, emergency services and policing sectors [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]