Veterans Advocates Community of Practice Network

ESOs and community organisations working in partnership with ESOs are invited to apply for funding through the latest round of the Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program. The V&CG program aims to maintain and improve the independence and quality of life for members of the Australian veteran community by providing funding for projects that sustain or enhance health and wellbeing. […]

DVA is undertaking a review of their dental program to investigate how it can continue to meet the current and future needs of the Veteran community. The review of our dental program in 2020-21 is to ensure it continues to meet the current and future needs of the veteran community. A key component of this review is consulting with key […]

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has commissioned a research project to look at the capacity of the veterans’ advocacy workforce. Ex-service organisations (ESOs) and Advocates will soon be invited to complete surveys asking them about their support capacity and their plans for the future of their advocacy workforce. This will provide vital information about whether current advocates plan to continue […]

The Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant encourages Australians to recognise and acknowledge the unique nature of military service and to support veterans and their families. The Oath, Veteran Card and Lapel Pin underpin the Covenant and provide further recognition and easier identification of veterans. The Australian Veterans’ Recognition Bill 2019 supports the Covenant and passed Parliament and received Assent on 30 […]