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New Strategic Plan for South Australian veterans’ and their families launched
New Strategic Plan for South Australian veterans’ and their families launched Data-informed policy, empowering community, promoting inclusion and honouring service have been identified as the key priorities for the next 10 years in Veterans SA’s first Strategic Outlook released today. [...]
Bringing support to veterans in the Riverland
Veterans SA will embark on a two-day outreach visit to the Riverland in November 2021. The visit has been planned with the support of local councils and support organisations to connect veterans and their families in the Riverland with support [...]
Census question to support veterans
Have you ever served in the Australian Defence Force? One week from today, Australians will for the first time be answering this question as part of the 2021 Census.
Torrens Training Depot storm water pipe diversion project
In 2019 the beautiful Drill Hall Jarrah parquetry floorboards were substantially damaged due to leaking storm water pipes. The original stormwater system included terracotta pipes running underneath the Drill Hall floor. Leaks in these pipes were the cause of the [...]
Torrens Training Depot Upgrades
Torrens Training Depot Drill Hall Amenities Upgrade Project The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) will shortly commencing an amenities upgrade project to enable the Premier’s vision for creating a busy hub for ex-service organisations at the Torrens Parade Ground. [...]
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide formally announced
The Prime Minister has announced that the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide inquiry will be led by Mr Nick Kaldas APM, supported by the Hon James Douglas QC and Dr Peggy Brown AO. The Letters Patent and Terms [...]
Can you help us to locate World War Two veterans or their families?
Veterans SA is trying to reunite the portraits of World War Two veterans with their families following the success of the Wish Me Luck exhibition during the Anzac Centenary.
VALE – Douglas Leak
We are greatly saddened to hear of the recent passing of Douglas Raymond Leak, one of South Australia's few remaining World War 2 Bomber Command veterans.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan and the National Action Plan
The Department of Veterans' Affairs have released a new four-year Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and National Action Plan. The strategy aims to reduce the risk of suicide and improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s veterans and their [...]
Operation Unity Supporting OPK9
At present there are 30 puppies to be trained to assist our ADF veterans. Each puppy costs $30,000 to train, a total cost of $900,000. Here is the chance for ADF members and former military personnel to help their mates [...]
New Patrol Boats to Boost Navy Capability
New Patrol Boats to Boost Navy Capability The Morrison Government is investing around $350 million for the build program of six new Cape Class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The vessels will be built by Western Australian company [...]
Department of Veterans’ Affairs – National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention
The Attorney-General’s Department has published further information on the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention on their website. You can access this information through the links below. https://www.ag.gov.au/About/Pages/national-commissioner-defence-veteran-suicide-prevention.aspx https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
