Anzac Day 2024

Posted on March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

Anzac Day Events in NSW

This solemn day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Anzac Day commemorations, services and events take place throughout Australia. In NSW, these are generally organised by RSL NSW and are open to the public to attend.To find an Anzac Day event near you, visit the RSL NSW website.

Anzac Day Sydney Dawn Service and March

The official NSW Anzac Day Dawn Service and March will take place in Sydney on Thursday, 25 April 2024. The public can attend the events in person or watch the live broadcast on ABC TV or ABC iview. The international Dawn Services will also be broadcast live on the ABC on Anzac Day and streamed live on DVA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DVAAus/

Gundagai’s 7th Light Horse Troop on Anzac Day

Expressions of interest for Australian War Memorial Council – applications close 5 May 2024

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

The Albanese Government will soon commence a public search for new Members of the Australian War Memorial Council.This will be an opportunity for appropriately qualified individuals to make a significant contribution to the centre of national commemoration. Further information can be found here.

Webinars to provide information about proposed new veterans’ legislation

Posted on March 24, 2024March 25, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

Veterans and families are invited to attend online information sessions (webinars) about the proposed new veterans’ legislation. Three webinars will be held on 3, 9 and 17 April 2024. For more information about the webinars, including links to attend, visit the feedback page: https://www.dva.gov.au/…/how-get-involved-and-submit…

New Legislation to Benefit Veterans

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

The Government is seeking comments on the draft Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 that, if passed by Parliament, would implement a new model of veterans’ compensation. See the draft here: https://www.dva.gov.au/…/draft-legislation-what-it-and…

And some comments by Matt Keogh, Federal Veterans Affairs Minister here:

https://www.abc.net.au/…/moves-to-simplify…/103520188

TPI NSW Association President Kevin Kelly has provided items of interest to members

Posted on February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

If you would like to find out more about any of these please click the relevant link, below

Defence Service Homes (DSH) Insurance; further information on DVA insurance and home loans is available here.

Minutes of the 6 February 2024 DVA Deputy Commissioner’s NSW Consultative Forum and Information Provided to the Forum

RSL LifeCare Presentation on Veteran Homelessness, Including a Video on Homes for Heroes

RSL Strengthening the Health and Wellbeing of Australia’s Veterans and Their Families: 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission

Invitation to RAAF Vietnam Veterans Group Marching in Sydney on Anzac Day 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 by Alex Kaufman

A Message from Graham Christian, Coordinator RAAF VVA NSW

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

I am writing to ask if you may be marching with our RAAF Vietnam Veterans Group in the Sydney Anzac Day march this year, and whether you may be interested in our get together immediately after the March.

I need to know now if you think you will attend.

No commitment at this stage, I just need to have an idea of likely numbers so I can decide whether or not to book a suitable venue.

So, please only reply if:

You plan to attend the Sydney Anzac Day march and march with our RAAF Vietnam Veterans Group; and
You would be interested in joining us for “refreshments” after the march.

NB Please reply by email to: raafvvansw@gmail.com

Thank you,

Kind regards,

Graham Christian, Coordinator, RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association (NSW)