Veteran support & Services

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. 


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.

Veterans Health Checks

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.

Obtain a copy of your services records or that of a family member.

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. 



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. 


RSL SA Medal Compliance Guide

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.

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.

Several agencies may assist in researching digital records.

National Archives of Australia

DVA Nominal Rolls - WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War

Virtual War Memorial Australia