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Celebrating five years of Open Arms’ Community Peer program

This week (25-29 November 2024) commemorates five years since Open Arms’ Community Peer program was first made available nationwide.
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Have your say on aged care services and supports

Veterans and their families are encouraged to complete a short survey to share their experiences accessing aged care services and supports, and provide suggestions for further improvement.
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RPL grant funding for universities makes it easier for veterans to access higher education

Many skills, abilities and experiences developed through military service are highly desirable and transferrable – however, these are not always readily recognised by education providers.
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DVA services during the holiday season

DVA will continue to provide support to veterans and families during the holiday season. However, please be aware that some services will be impacted.
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Claims processing data – October 2024

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is processing claims at record levels as a consequence of the significant additional funding provided by the Government.
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Share your ideas for a better DVA website

We have launched an anonymous online survey for you to easily share your ideas.
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Applications for the 2024-25 Veteran Wellbeing Grant round now open

The 2024-25 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) round is now open with over $3.8 million of funding available to benefit veterans and families.
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We will remember them

Each year, on this day, we commemorate Remembrance Day.
The wreck of SMS Emden after the battle with HMAS Sydney in 1914. Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial.

The battle between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the battle at sea between HMAS Sydney and Germany’s light cruiser SMS Emden on 9 November 1914.
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Seeking people to help test DVA website navigation

We invite you to take part in an online task with activities and questions around website navigation.
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