Vetaffairs — Vol 40 No.2 August 2024
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News
- Ex-service, experienced – and ready to work
- New veterans’ legislation introduced into the Parliament
- From the Department
- From the Minister
- From the Former Assistant Minister
- Understanding the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme
- More ways to securely store your Veteran Card
- Investing in the future – Budget 2024–25
- Government tackling veteran homelessness
- More cost of living relief is on the way
Health and Wellbeing
- The Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network expands across the nation
- Activity improves mood, decreases pain and drops your risk of cancer
- Lost your mojo? I know it’s out there somewhere…
- Understanding your travel for treatment entitlements
- Annual increase to travel allowances
- Boosting financial support for care providers
- GPs an important access point to DVA services and programs
- Have you had your Veteran Health Check?
- Get involved in Veterans’ Health Week
- Is your heart healthy?
- Let’s talk about cancer
Open Arms
Widows ’ News
Families
- Family and domestic violence – I challenge you to be a part of the solution
- A new brand in service of defence families
- Vietnam veterans’ families supported to pursue dreams
ESO News
- Sailing ex-service organisation sets up in Sydney.
- Helping veterans get a good night’s sleep
- People who volunteer are happier
Defence News
Transition
Features
Bookshelf
Commemorations
- An Australian’s D-Day from the skies
- Honours for Australian who fought with Polish Resistance
- Remembering the Cowra Breakout – 80 years on
- A journey of healing for descendants of Australian POWs in Japan
- Surrender Point Memorial re-opened
- New Battle of Crete memorial unveiled
- Pigeons of war