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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2024 ACCESSING higher education made easier for veterans The Albanese Labor Government is making it easier for veterans to pursue higher education through the Veteran Recognition of Prior Learning – Tertiary Support Grant Program. Veterans … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL JOINT STATEMENT WE REMEMBER THEM When people think of those who pull on a uniform bearing Australia’s flag, they often think of those heading into war … Continued
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A remarkable collection of 110 ebooks, each charting the personal story of an Australian who served in the First World War, is being released and made available for free in public and school libraries. Publication of the 110 stories commemorates the 110th anniversary of the start of The Great War, in which 416,000 Australian soldiers … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 30 October 2024 OVER $3.7 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FOR VETERAN WELLBEING The physical and mental wellbeing of Australia’s veterans is a key priority for the Albanese Labor Government. I’m proud to announce more than $3.7 million … Continued
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THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 25 October 2024 remembrance day resources now available This Remembrance Day, Australians will come together to honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our nation in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. As we mark the … Continued
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Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia. Announcing the official launch during Veterans’ Health Week, Acting CEO Ebony Whitehouse says the Mental Health Protect program reflects this year’s … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 15 October 2024 2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Finalists Announced Today I’m pleased to announce Australia’s top employers and employees in the veteran community, the 2024 finalists for the Prime Minister’s National Veteran … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care has spent close to two years advocating at the highest levels of government to co-fund its innovative response to veteran homelessness – and its causes – through The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program. In the ex-service community, one veteran takes their own life every 5 days. This is simply not acceptable, and … Continued
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ADVANCE NOTICE & MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY For 90 years, the Shrine of Remembrance has been a guardian of Victoria’s history and a place for generations to come together in remembrance and reflection for those who have served in war and peacekeeping efforts throughout our history. Officially opened on 11 November 1934, the … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL THE HON CHRIS BOWEN MP Minister for CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGY JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 8 October 2024 Australian war memorial switches on geothermal Today we mark another important milestone in the Australian War Memorial Development, switching on the largest … Continued
