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New support to mark 80 years since end of WWII
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans Affairs A new Malinauskas Government grant program to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is now open, set up to support community initiatives that honour the sacrifices [...]
Veterans transition to new kind of frontline service
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans Affairs South Australian veterans are receiving extra support to transition from one frontline to another – taking up roles in the emergency services and other government agencies to continue serving their local [...]
New business network to boost veteran employment
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans Affairs A new Malinauskas Government program to help employers attract and retain veterans and their partners has been launched, bringing together a dedicated group of South Australian businesses to support the veteran [...]
New Veterans’ and Families’ Hub welcomed in Adelaide’s north
Veterans and their families in Adelaide’s north are set to have access to tailored support services with the announcement of a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Elizabeth. Announced last week, Lives Lived Well will receive a $5.445 million grant [...]
Community group support to bolster ANZAC spirit
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs South Australian community groups, RSL sub-branches and a regional council will receive vital Government funding for projects that support veterans and their families and honour South Australia’s military history. Ten recipients, [...]
Success continues for Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program
A unique mentoring program, dedicated to supporting veterans and their partners to navigate the career transition and business entrepreneurship, has celebrated another successful year in South Australia. The Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program, now in its second year, [...]
South Australia pauses to commemorate Remembrance Day
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australians will pause tomorrow to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families at Remembrance Day services across the state. A minute of silence will be observed at [...]
South Australia commemorates inaugural War Widows Day
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs War Widows Day will be commemorated for the first time today in South Australia to recognise the resilience and enduring sacrifice of Australian war widows. This important day of observance is [...]
The inspiring story behind War Widows Day
October 19 has been officially enshrined as War Widows Day in South Australia, recognising the unthinkable sacrifices and contributions of generations of war widows and widowers. Australian war widows and widowers were be formally recognised for the first time, when [...]
New plan to improve veteran health and wellbeing
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Nadia Clancy MP Premier's Advocate for Suicide Prevention Almost 48,000 South Australians who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force will be the focus of a new state-wide [...]
Applications open for Anzac Day Commemoration Fund
The Honourable Geoff Brock MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Ex-service organisations, community groups, schools and local councils can now apply for funding to deliver activities that honour those who have served in any conflict Australia has been involved in as [...]
Veterans SA brings key support services to Riverland veterans
The Riverland veteran community will have direct access to essential support services at the 2023 Riverland Field Days, with five key organisations set to join Veterans SA at this year’s event. Returning for a second year, Veterans SA has again [...]
