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South Australia has achieved an outstanding result at the 2026 VESPIIA Awards for Excellence, with local organisations, programs and individuals recognised across five national award categories. Announced last week, the awards celebrate best practice, strong outcomes and outstanding contributions across [...]

A special Veterans SA installation celebrating the contribution of veterans’ families has hit the road. Affectionately known as ‘The Family’, the installation began taking shape during an activation at Elizabeth City Centre to mark Veterans’ Families Day in May. Community [...]

Two Navy veterans have turned conversations at a Veterans SA Career Connections event into new careers with Raytheon Australia, demonstrating how the initiative is helping veterans translate their military experience into opportunities in South Australia's growing defence industry. Career Connections [...]

Four South Australian veterans’ support organisations will share $300,000 in Federal Government funding to boost their grassroots wellbeing programs. Announced by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh, among the SA organisations receiving support through the Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program [...]

South Australia has taken an important step towards improving outcomes for veterans, their families and the broader community, following the commencement of the South Australian Veterans Court Pilot at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court in Adelaide. The Australian-first initiative is Australia’s [...]

The 2026 Cowork Coplay program has wrapped up in Adelaide, celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduating cohort, who have spent the past eight weeks pursuing professional and personal growth, making connections and creating practical pathways for their futures. Participants, [...]

May marked an important month for Veterans SA, as we came together through a series of events to celebrate Veterans’ Families Day 2026. This year, Veterans’ Families Day was celebrated as a Festival of Families across several days from [...]

A new pilot program will support South Australian veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to transition into civilian careers, focusing on practical skills, building confidence and industry connections. Supported by Veterans SA, the Skills to Industry Program is a [...]

On 7 May, the Minister’s Veterans’ Advisory Council (VAC) marked its 100th meeting – a milestone reflecting nearly two decades of advice, advocacy, collaboration and commitment to South Australia’s veteran community. Established in April 2008, the VAC was created to [...]

A South Australian veteran is stepping into a new chapter in leadership after being selected to receive an inaugural scholarship to take part in the sector-leading 2026 Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP). Co-funded by Veterans SA and the Defence Teaming [...]

South Australians will see an exciting boost to local commemorative initiatives, with 21 community projects set to benefit from the 2025-26 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund. Initially allocated $100,000, this year’s fund was strengthened through additional funding to a total of [...]