The Southern Hemisphere’s largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition, Avalon 2025 will once again set the stage as Australia’s own international airshow spectacular and capability showcase. https://airshow.com.au/the-airshow/2025-event/welcome/
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Applications Open for Veteran Advocacy Service Funding

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Have your say: Open Arms – Digital Mental Health Survey
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Broad Support for the Institute of Veterans’ Advocates
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Parliament Passes New Veterans’ Legislation
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March 2025 Festival of Veterans Arts (FOVA)
The annual Festival of Veterans Arts (FOVA) celebrates the creativity of the Veteran Community across the full spectrum of the arts, including visual arts, music, performance, literature, and more. Find out more here
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Private Richard Leslie Norden VC Award
Private Richard Leslie Norden, VC, DCM was posthumously awarded the VC on 11 November 2024. Richard was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) on 20 August 1968 for his actions on 14 May 1968 during the Battle of Coral-Balmoral. Sadly, Richard died on 30 October 1972 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident during his service as a police officer in the ACT. Read more: https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/…/richard-leslie-norden
Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030
The Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 has been developed to recognise the pivotal role families play in supporting current and former serving Australian Defence Force members. Read more here