Here’s the latest in how South Australia is helping current and former serving ADF members and their families.
Cowork Coplay helps Defence and veteran partners step into new opportunities
Participants in this year’s Cowork Coplay program have gained knowledge, skills, improved wellbeing and a sense of community, supporting them to take meaningful steps toward personal and professional success. A record 17 partners took part in the eight-week program, which [...]
Actus builds careers for veterans in South Australia
Veteran-owned architecture and design firm Actus has expanded into South Australia, with a strong focus on employing veterans. As the only veteran-led architecture firm in the country, Actus brings unique military insights and experience to support Defence-related infrastructure projects in [...]
Connecting with regional veteran communities
Veterans SA recently hit the road with Legacy Club of South Australia and Broken Hill Inc and RSL SA/NT, travelling to the Upper Spencer Gulf region to connect with local veterans and their families. The Community Connection events were held [...]
Powerful veteran program helping change lives
A record 70 South Australian veterans have completed the Port Adelaide Football Club’s 2025 ADF Veterans Program, an innovative initiative that is helping transform lives through the power of sport, connection and a renewed sense of purpose. The six-week program, [...]
Honouring the families beside our veterans
Today marks the second Veterans’ Families Day in South Australia, a day of recognition that acknowledges the families that stand beside those who defend our nation – because no one serves alone. South Australia is the only Australian state to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
