Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy open for feedback

Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy open for feedback

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide made it abundantly clear that more needs to be done to support the mental health and wellbeing of Defence personnel, veterans and families. Improving the supports available and making them more effective is a key priority for the Albanese Government, and that’s why we want to hear from you. A draft of the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and...

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 – Proud of our Country and Proud of our Flag

AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 – Proud of our Country and Proud of our Flag

From our Australian history we have been inspired by: the deeds of our past and present patriots, Dorothea MacKellar’s poem My Country . We all know the second verse but few will know the last verse. The Seeker’s iconic hit song “I am Australian” But few people would have heard this song God Bless Australia released on Australia Day 1968 . Enjoy our Australia Day and thank God we are...

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Michael Manthorpe PSM Appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

Michael Manthorpe PSM Appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations.  The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission. Mr Manthorpe will head the interim organisation and work across government to deliver...

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RARA Bibliography – Master Author/Title Data Base as at 31 December 2024

RARA Bibliography – Master Author/Title Data Base as at 31 December 2024

Here is the latest update from our RAR Registrar Russell Linwood. RARA Bibliography Master Author-Title Database as at 31 Dec 24Download Russell reports it was a good haul to complete 2024 Last month we reported on a new concept whereby RAR veterans and their family bequeath their military their military books to us. In principle, we see merit in the concept and will fully investigate its...

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British Army’s new energy weapon destroys drones at a cost of just 10p per shot

British Army’s new energy weapon destroys drones at a cost of just 10p per shot

The British Army has successfully trialled a direct energy weapon that can take down a swarm of drones – for around 10p a shot. The radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) can hit land, air and sea threat targets more than a kilometre away with a near-instant effect and has an estimated cost of 10p per shot fired. While the Armed Forces have recently tested incredible weapons such as...

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RARA Padre Gary Stone’ s Christmas Message – “May we contribute to peace on earth this Christmas”

RARA Padre Gary Stone’ s Christmas Message – “May we contribute to peace on earth this Christmas”

Being asked to offer a Christmas reflection as the RARA Padre is a delight, causing me to reach into the most fundamental underpinnings of my faith.  I certainly  want to offer my love and blessings on all of you and your families that you may enjoy Love , Joy and Peace at this time . I also want to reflect on  matters today that might affect us as Veterans, and how  the essential...

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ADFRA – DFRDB Update December 2024

ADFRA – DFRDB Update December 2024

Another busy year is behind us. We are making progress, but it is slow, partly because other Ex-Service Organizations either show no interest in the DFRDB issue or, those who do, cannot agree on what DFRDB recipients want. DFRDB_UPDATE_12-2024_1Download Comments In the article CDDA refers to The Scheme for Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration. For DFRDB superannuates and...

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