Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards
22 October 2026
WHERE: Anzac Atrium, Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Canberra (see map)
DATE: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
TIME: Media arrival from 6:30pm for ceremony at 7:00pm.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is pleased to invite members of the media to attend the 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards, a prestigious event recognising the outstanding contributions of veterans and their partners to the civilian workforce as well as the organisations and individuals who support them.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host the Awards, which will also be attended by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh.
The Awards are a formal ceremony celebrating the achievements of veterans and their partners in the civilian workforce and the organisations which have made a significant impact in employing and supporting veterans and their partners, followed by a networking session.
Please RSVP to DVA Media by Monday, 26 October 2026, to confirm your attendance.
Media will have access to Award finalists and winners for interview.
ENDS
Contact: DVA Media
02 6289 6466
Key info
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Location |
Anzac Atrium, Australian War Memorial, West Road, Campbell ACT 2612 |
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Parking/Taxi |
West Road will be open for accessibility, taxi, rideshare and other drop offs. P1 underground parking is accessed via East Rd from Fairbairn Ave. This is also the location of alternate taxi and rideshare pick up. P2 outdoor parking is accessed via Treloar Crescent. From P2, guests can follow the path with event signage through the Sculpture Garden to the Atrium access on West Rd. |
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