Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today said Australians planning to visit the Long Tan Cross site in Vietnam for 2017 Anzac Day commemorations should be aware of the current situation so they can manage their expectations and travel arrangements. READ MORE

2017 will feature a number of significant military commemorations to recognise the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have fought to defend our country. See the details here

Have a good one Australia knowing that your defence and emergency services  are on guard I am, you are, we are Australians

If ever there was an act of national moral cowardice it has been the RSL’s nil response to plans to cancel some Anzac Day commemorations this year over possible terrorist threats. Anzac Day symbolises our national battle honour and the right to commemorate it as our Anzacs did must never be compromised.   The RSL […]

Current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will compete for a place in the 2017 Australian Invictus Games team at selection trials this week in Canberra. Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said about 80 athletes were expected to compete in the trials for a place in Australia’s 40-person team for […]

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has called for more Australian businesses and ex-service organisations to step up and support the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program. Mr Tehan said 23 organisations had registered their interest in participating in the Industry Advisory Committee and eight ex-service organisations had registered to participate in the […]

That time of the year is arriving with its powerful message of love, giving and seeking peace. It is difficult to believe there are those who would ridicule such intent.   A Letter to Friends That time of the year is arriving with its powerful message of love, giving and seeking peace. It is difficult […]

This is a monthly e Newsletter from the AWM and a valuable source of information of events at the AWM Articles include: The longest war The longest war, an exhibition of a series of portraits depicting the impact of war on the family of Australian servicemen and servicewomen, is now on display at the Memorial. […]

At the RARA’s National Council Meeting in Adelaide 2-4 October it was unanimously agreed that we endorse Overwatch Australia  and specifically participate in supporting RAR Overwatch. We see RAR Overwatch as an active part of the RARA’s role to protect the wellbeing of the RAR Family.  To that end we will advocate for its operational […]