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Federal grants support for SA projects
Four South Australian community and ex-service organisations have been selected to receive funding through the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. In this round, 55 organisations from around the country will each receive a share of $770,000 in [...]
Mentoring program unlocks career success for Defence partners
Mentoring program unlocks career success for Defence partners Australian Defence Force spouse Kat Iverson-Blekic is no stranger to the challenges of military life, especially the impact frequent relocations have on maintaining employment and career progression. After moving to South Australia [...]
Rededication of St Peters Heroes Memorial unveiled
More than a century after it was erected, an addition to the historic St Peters Heroes Memorial will recognise the names of local service personnel who served in World War II (WWII), providing a dedicated place of remembrance for the [...]
Scholarships open doors to new career trajectories
Australian Defence Force veterans and partners of current and former-serving ADF members who are embarking on new career pursuits, can again take advantage of scholarships to support their ambitions through the Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program. Applications are open [...]
Why Remembrance Day still matters
Think Remembrance Day is just for the older generation? Think again. An ex-Naval officer with her own incredible story explains why November 11 is still so important. “Remembrance Day is about linking the past to the present, and then taking [...]
Veterans’ advisory visits RAAF Base
The South Australian Veterans Advisory Council and members of Veterans South Australia visited RAAF Base Edinburgh on October 21 to better understand the needs of veterans in the Adelaide community. The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) was established in April 2008 [...]
Funding to honour SA wartime heritage project
The South Australian Headstone Project will continue to bring to light South Australia’s rich wartime heritage through its work in commemorating the final resting place of WWI veterans, thanks to a significant State Government funding boost. Veterans SA will provide [...]
Veterans SA grants awarded to honour SA WWII history
Fifteen South Australian projects totalling $130,000 have been awarded State Government funding through the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) Grant Fund. With 2025 marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the grant was [...]
New program to unlock career success for ADF veterans
South Australian Defence Force veterans and their families can access even greater support when transitioning from the military into the civilian workforce, under a TAFE SA program dedicated to helping veterans migrate their specialised skills and talents into new careers. [...]
Veterans reflect on Timor-Leste service
On the 25th anniversary of Australia’s service in Timor-Leste, Veterans SA spoke with two former serving members to reflect on their experiences during the peacekeeping mission. For Ilona Horan, Director of Corporate Services at Defence SA, reflecting on her [...]
Veterans SA releases 2024-25 Strategic Action Plan
Veterans SA is dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for the South Australian veteran community. With the new financial year well underway, we are pleased to release the Veterans SA 2024-25 Action Plan update to our Strategic Outlook. The Action Plan [...]
Applications open for the 2024-25 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund
Applications for the 2024-25 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund are now open. A total of $100,000 in funding is available to support commemorative services or projects aimed at educating the community on Australia’s military history. Applications are invited from local ex-service [...]
