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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 [...]
South Australia commemorates Remembrance Day
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australians will gather at Remembrance Day services across the state today to pause and honour those who have served and given their lives to protecting our nation. Marking the anniversary of the [...]
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 [...]
Funding boost for SA’s veteran organisations
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The State Government has announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Veterans SA Commemorative Services and Capacity Building Grant rounds, with more than $36,000 awarded to South Australian organisations. Community groups, RSLs and veteran-focused [...]
2023/2024: A year of impact
As Veterans SA turns its focus to delivering outcomes in the year ahead, we recognise the impact achieved in collaboration with the community in 2023/2024. Veterans SA is proud to have deployed a wide range of initiatives over this time, [...]
New Director appointed to lead Veterans SA
Accomplished senior executive and Royal Australian Navy veteran Bianca Wheeler GAICD, has been announced as the new Director Veterans SA. Starting on 15 July 2024, Bianca will bring to the agency a wealth of experience across public, private and not-for [...]
Valued veterans program expanded in South Australia
Veterans SA has teamed up with Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA), to deliver a program of workshops designed to equip veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) partners with the tools for success – both personally and professionally. Beginning [...]
New scholarship unlocking higher education opportunities for veterans and partners
A new Veterans SA pilot program is offering financial support to veterans and partners of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, to undertake training or higher education study that improves their job prospects. Launched last week, the Veterans [...]
SA marks inaugural Veterans’ Families Day
Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australian veteran and defence families are being formally acknowledged today through a nation-first day of recognition for the heroes behind the heroes. Commencing today, Veterans’ Families Day will be officially marked on [...]
A day of remembrance, gratitude and solidarity
As South Australia prepares to mark the inaugural Veterans’ Families Day on May 15, for one Adelaide mother, it will be a day that holds particular significance. Leah Kemp's late husband, Matthew Kemp, was a former Australian Army armourer, who [...]
