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Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Apr 26

Darren Chester should have no role to play in royal commission

There is something deeply perverse about the federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester, having a hand in...

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Barry Zworestine on the military-civilian transition and not leaving yourself behind

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 10 May 2021

Setting the path to parliamentary representation for the veteran community

Barry Zworestine on the military-civilian transition and not leaving yourself behind

Barry Zworestine speaks to AVN about how his experiences as a combat soldier in Rhodesian Bush War have shaped his practice as psychologist.

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

6 days ago

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 10 May 2021

The latest @AVNHQ Business Bulletin by Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Setting the path to parliamentary representation for the veteran community

James Unkles

May 7

Setting the path to parliamentary representation for the veteran community

So what’s next and what should veterans do? The need for action is clear but the veteran landscape remains divided and leadership elusive.

Have your say on improving transition services

@AVNHQ

Apr 29

Have your say on improving transition services

Current and former members of the ADF, their families and ESOs have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Joint Transition Authority...

Darren Chester should have no role to play in royal commission

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Apr 26

Darren Chester should have no role to play in royal commission

There is something deeply perverse about the federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester, having a hand in...

As Australia withdraws from Afghanistan, we must consider the legacy of the ADF

Luke Gosling OAM MP

Apr 24

As Australia withdraws from Afghanistan, we must consider the legacy of the ADF

After two decades, the international component of the war in Afghanistan is finally coming to a close. But while the allied forces may...

March to Art: ANVAM Exhibition, Melbourne

Mark Schroffel

Apr 23

March to Art: ANVAM Exhibition, Melbourne

The Australian National Vetran Arts Museum’s (ANVAM) March to Art Exhibition is now open. Conveniently located within the QV complex...

The story of Chris: a soldier always while learning to be a civilian again

Eamon Hale

Apr 22

The story of Chris: a soldier always while learning to be a civilian again

When it was all over, I shook Chris’s hand. He filled me with pride. He didn’t need to do what he did...

Veterans should reflect on 20-year Afghanistan conflict

Keith Wolahan

Apr 20

Veterans should reflect on 20-year Afghanistan conflict

Time will tell how a complex legacy is assessed, but our sons and daughters may find themselves in other wars and they deserve to benefit...

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Apr 19

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 20 April 2021

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and British mobile satellite communications group Inmarsat have signed a $221 million contract...

Labor’s veterans policy agenda for next election will include DVA overhaul

Kate Banville

Apr 14

Labor’s veterans policy agenda for next election will include DVA overhaul

FEDERAL Labor is contemplating a major overhaul of the government department in-charge of veterans, the party has revealed...

Wellbeing centre a one-stop ‘safe haven’ for veterans

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Apr 13

Wellbeing centre a one-stop ‘safe haven’ for veterans

A new wellbeing, recreational and support services centre for veterans and their families opened in Melbourne this week.

A community divided cries out for leadership

Mark Schroffel

Apr 10

A community divided cries out for leadership

The reality is that the veteran community, despite the common bond of service, is divided by competing philosophies, world views and...

Missing in action: the RSL’s curious resistance to a royal commission into veteran suicides

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Mar 26

Missing in action: the RSL’s curious resistance to a royal commission into veteran suicides

It’s been a long time since the RSL, at state or national levels, has been in sync with its membership...

War Memorial public consultation program

Leo D'Angelo Fisher

Mar 24

War Memorial public consultation program

Online forums will be held daily from 25 March to 28 March. A face-to-face session will be hosted at the War Memorial on Saturday 27 March.

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Change of plans: Transition options available for ADF personnel in wake of COVID-19

Change of plans: Transition options available for ADF personnel in wake of COVID-19

Change of plans: Transition options available for ADF personnel in wake of COVID-19

Darren Chester should have no role to play in royal commission

Barry Zworestine on the military-civilian transition and not leaving yourself behind

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 10 May 2021

Setting the path to parliamentary representation for the veteran community

Barry Zworestine on the military-civilian transition and not leaving yourself behind

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 10 May 2021

Setting the path to parliamentary representation for the veteran community

Have your say on improving transition services

Darren Chester should have no role to play in royal commission

As Australia withdraws from Afghanistan, we must consider the legacy of the ADF

March to Art: ANVAM Exhibition, Melbourne

The story of Chris: a soldier always while learning to be a civilian again

Veterans should reflect on 20-year Afghanistan conflict

@AVNHQ Business Bulletin, 20 April 2021

Labor’s veterans policy agenda for next election will include DVA overhaul

Wellbeing centre a one-stop ‘safe haven’ for veterans

A community divided cries out for leadership

Missing in action: the RSL’s curious resistance to a royal commission into veteran suicides

War Memorial public consultation program