Veteran support & Services
Information on services and links to other assistance organisations and agencies.
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FREE 24/7 COUNSELLING SERVICE
Mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. Free counselling is available 24 Hours a day, seven days a week.
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is a department of the Australian Government delivering programs for war veterans, serving and former serving members of the ADF, Australian Federal Police and their families.
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Support for Defence Families
Defence Member and Family Support offers a range of programs and services to help Defence families manage the military way of life.
Defence Families of Australia is the official Australian Defence Force (ADF) families advisory body to the Minister for Defence Personnel and Chief of the Defence Force.
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Defence Service Records
Obtain a copy of your services records or that of a family member.
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Veterans' Medicines Advice
Veterans’ Medicines Advice and Therapeutics Education Services (Veterans’ MATES) supports veterans and their families to manage their health.
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Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra commemorates the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation. It is open to the public and is world renowned for its displays and exhibitions.
The website contains an extensive archive of information.
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Medals
Access information on Australian Defence Medals on the Department of Defence website. Apply for un-issued medals or for replacement medals. Find out about awards issued to relatives who served.
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Australian Flag Protocol
As one of Australia’s most important symbols, the flag should be used with respect and dignity. Learn about the protocols for flying or using the flag, including as part of flag-raising ceremonies.
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Commonwealth War Graves
Access cemetery details of the men and women of the Commonwealth who died in the First and Second World Wars.
The site also contains links to researching records of some Commonwealth countries.
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Researching Australian Military Service
Several agencies may assist in researching digital records.
National Archives of Australia