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Strengthening interim Defence and Veterans' Services Commission

Strengthening the Interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission

Overview of the Interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission In July we met with the interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commissioner. We heard firsthand about the significant work going into the establishment of the commission and what its remit would be. Key priorities and advocacy We discussed our respective submission to the Senate Inquiry into […]

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Progress on recognition for veterans and families

Defence Honours and Awards System Inquiry: progress on recognition for veterans and families

Advocacy that made a difference On 19 June 2025, the Senate Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee tabled its report on the Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System. Read the full report here You might remember we not only made a submission but appeared at the inquiry in February. We put the issue of

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Submission inquiry into legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission 

Submission to Senate Inquiry into legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission 

Overview of the Senate Inquiry legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission  Following our successful advocacy and the support of numerous Senators earlier this year, the Senate Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee announced and inquiry into the legislative framework which governs the establishment of a Defence and Veteran Services Commission. This Commission implements Royal

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Peak Body Consultation. Contributing to the future of the veteran sector.

Peak Body Consultation

Contributing to the future of the veteran sector  Over the course of the last few months, we have been heavily involved in the consultations that have taken place as part of both the generalist and core design group for a national peak body for the veteran support organisation sector. This work is in response to

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Submission to Senate Inquiry into Compensation and Income Support for Veterans.

Our submission to Senate Inquiry into Compensation and Income Support for Veterans

Overview of the Senate Inquiry into Veteran Compensation and Income Support On 13 February 2025, the Senate referred an inquiry into Compensation and income support for veterans to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference Committee. The Committee is set to inquire into the representation of and advice provided by ex-service organisations, commercial entities, not-for-profits

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Rise Together Initiative - WILD program for veteran spouses, partners, war widows, women impacted by service

Twelve women rise together

Twelve leaders rising together: meet the successful applicants of the rise together initiative We’re proud to announce the 12 successful applicants selected for our Rise Together Initiative, a unique leadership and career confidence program designed specifically for war widows and partners of veterans. With an overwhelming response of 27 applications from across Australia, the final

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