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The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

Ben Roberts-Smith's memorabilia to remain on display at Australian War Memorial, additional content being considered

The memorial says it will continue to display disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's uniform and medals for now, but will consider adding context.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

NT veterans to receive more support with new wellbeing centre in Darwin

Veterans have welcomed the new centre, which will provide a range of services including mental health support, physical rehabilitation and wellbeing programs.

ABC News · May 29, 2023

Veteran, defence records made easier to access

How veterans and defence force personnel request access to information will change, as the government implements more recommendations from the royal commission.

AAP · Apr 3, 2023

Army veteran's wife tells Q+A her husband tried to take his life more than 30 times, as she calls for more funding from government

Australian Army veteran Dave has tried to end his life more than 30 times since returning from Timor-Leste. He and his wife have used a Q+A appearance to implore the government to better support defence personnel.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

‘Lives are at stake’: Veterans Centre Australia closes after major funder pulls out, leaving hundreds in limbo

The not-for-profit group helped up to 600 clients at a time access services including healthcare, financial and employment support

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Veterans are being forced to pay for healthcare that should be free as GPs opt out

Some clinics not accepting the gold card that entitles war veterans to free healthcare as rebates fail to keep up with cost of delivering care

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

Veterans paying for service-related healthcare as GPs stop accepting rebate

Lack of timely and affordable medical care across Australia is exacerbating chronic health issues and causing mental distress among veterans, advocate says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

Defence veterans' entitlement schemes to be overhauled in bid to 'save lives'

Defence Force personnel are being promised easier access to veterans' entitlements under an overhaul of legislation, as the minister confirms the backlog of claims is still above 42,000.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

New laws to give veterans easier access to compensation

How Australian veterans access compensation will be overhauled after the government declared existing laws over-complicated.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023