A Missed Opportunity: Rethinking the Appointment of Repatriation Commissioners
The announcement of Mr. Kahlil Fegan DSC AM as the new Repatriation Commissioner has prompted concerns within the veteran community...
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Change of plans: Transition options available for ADF personnel in wake of COVID-19
Defence personnel wanting to remain in the ADF are encouraged to contact their service career manager or transition coach.
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
Defence personnel wanting to remain in the ADF are encouraged to contact their service career manager or transition coach.
Defence personnel wanting to remain in the ADF are encouraged to contact their service career manager or transition coach.
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Mark Schroffel
- Aug 28
Beyond the Inquiry: Why We Need a Successor to the Royal Commission
When the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide embarked on its Melbourne hearings, it marked another step in Australia's...
@AVNHQ
- Aug 28
100 Years of Melbourne Legacy: Upholding a Century-Old Promise to Veterans' Families
Melbourne, Australia – As Melbourne Legacy embarks on its centenary celebration, Legacy Week 2023 stands as a testament to its enduring...
Eamon Hale
- Aug 11
Missteps and Missed Opportunities: The Need for Fresh Vision at RSL Victoria
Is this the best we’ve got? Are these comments appropriate? “When I get a voice that is having trouble speaking English asking me for...
Mark Schroffel
- Jul 20
Moving Past Prejudices: An Appeal for Unity and Progress within the RSL
Being an active member of the Returned and Services League of Victoria (RSL Vic), I have witnessed firsthand the dedication, sacrifice,...
@AVNHQ
- Jul 14
Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding Australia's Role in Afghanistan
We are pleased to present a thoughtful response from one of our loyal readers, Laurence Quinn, a seasoned veteran with deep insights...
Eamon Hale
- Jul 12
A New Era for DVA Repatriation: The Appointment of Glen Ferrarotto Signals Generational Shift
For the first time a junior non-commissioned officer will be appointed as the new Department of Veterans Affairs (Interim) Repatriation...
Mark Schroffel
- Jul 10
Standing at the Crossroads: Research into the Challenges Faced by Australian Army Reserve Soldiers
Motivated by my own experiences as a veteran and sparked by a growing awareness that there was a more profound complexity to the issue, I...
Eamon Hale
- Jun 28
Echoes of Vietnam: Media Perception and Veteran Treatment in the Afghanistan War
The Vietnam War was finally won by the North Vietnamese in 1975, marked by the images streamed around the world of their tanks smashing...
Mark Schroffel
- Jun 2
Military Accountability Post-Afghanistan: Australia's War Crimes Controversy and its Repercussions
In the often-tumultuous theatre of war, clear lines of responsibility can blur, challenging the very core of ethical and legal norms....
Mark Schroffel
- May 26
General Campbell's Hypocrisy Questioned as Veterans Denounce Proposal to Revoke Medals
Senior Veterans are ardently urging the federal government to dismiss the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), General Angus Campbell's...
@AVNHQ
- Apr 14
ADF Members and Veterans in WA Urged to Share Experiences Ahead of Defence Suicide Hearings
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is calling for submissions from current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF)...
@AVNHQ
- Apr 3
Melbourne Schools Honour Fallen ANZACS: Legacy's 91st Commemoration Ceremony
Melbourne schools are coming together to pay their respects to the fallen ANZACs in the upcoming 91st ANZAC Student Commemoration...
Mark Schroffel
- Apr 1
Yellow Pages on Steroids: A Review of RSL Austalia's Veterans' Catalogue App
RSL Australia recently launched the Veterans' Catalogue App, which is supposed to help veterans find support services. However, upon...
@AVNHQ
- Feb 22
'Paws' and Reflect: War Animal Remembrance Ceremony at Melbourne Shrine on 26 Feb 2023
The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance will mark War Animal Remembrance Day at its Last Post Service on 26 February 2023. This special...
@AVNHQ
- Dec 14, 2022
ACU helping veterans and veteran families into university and new career opportunities
The Australian Catholic University has a dedicated team to support veterans into their degree programs. Special consideration and support...
Mark Schroffel
- Nov 21, 2022
Riverina veteran support organisation making a world of difference needs $1.5m to secure facility
The eighth public hearing of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will be heard in Wagga Wagga between November 28 and...
@AVNHQ
- Nov 10, 2022
Remembrance Day Paddle Out at Lennox Head
The Association of Veteran Surfers (AVS) supports veteran mental health through mateship and getting out on the water. This Remembrance...
@AVNHQ
- Nov 9, 2022
Dan Andrews promises cost of living relief for Victorian Veterans
As part of his election campaign, Dan Andrews' Labor Government promises to thank Victorian veterans and their families for their...
@AVNHQ
- Nov 9, 2022
RSL to host ESO forum to address Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has announced it will host a National Forum for Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs), the...
Mark Schroffel
- Nov 7, 2022
Independent veteran community round-tables to provide unfiltered insights for much-needed reform
Members of the veteran community are alert to the dangers in pushing for fast resolution of issues in relation to the findings of the...
@AVNHQ
- Oct 27, 2022
RSL NSW Bid to Support Expansion of Veteran Hubs across NSW
In response to the Federal Governments budget commitment to establishing eight additional Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs across the...
@AVNHQ
- Oct 18, 2022
Government seeks public feedback for reform of veterans' legislation
Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation now open with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the...
@AVNHQ
- Oct 6, 2022
Help available for Victorians impacted or making a submission to the Royal Commission
Melbourne Legacy in partnership with the Victorian State Government has established an easily accessible service to support to those in...
Mark Schroffel
- Sep 30, 2022
Canberra veterans' symposium a feat of grassroots leadership for wellbeing and advocacy
An important event is underway in Canberra today under the leadership of Ian Lindgren who has established a notable coterie of advocates...
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