A key focus of the Albanese Government is enhancing the wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans. Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program, a $3.8 million program to support ex-service organisations and community groups undertake tailored, military aware activities that focus on the wellbeing of the veteran community. The Program is designed to...
Over 1,000 women from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have joined a class action against the Commonwealth, alleging widespread sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination. This unprecedented legal action, launched in October, represents a significant challenge to the practices within the ADF, with women claiming mistreatment during their service between November 12, 2003, and May 25, 2025....
Today marks one year since the Albanese Government responded to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Royal Commission was the most significant and comprehensive inquiry conducted into suicide and suicidality in Defence and veteran communities. Its Final Report made 122 recommendations to reform the culture, systems and processes across the...
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The Senate Inquiry has been Extended. On 26 September 2025, the Committee agreed to extend the presentation of the final report to 12 December 2025 and reopen submissions to 24 October 2025. All correspondence and evidence previously received for this inquiry as part of the 47th Parliament has been made available to the committee. This means that submissions already provided to the committee do...
The Prime Minister is facing calls to apologise after Labor dumped plans to limit the retrospective awarding of defence honours amid accusations the government failed to properly consult veterans on the changes. The Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 was withdrawn from the Senate notice paper on Monday morning. Once a Bill has been withdrawn, it can no...
As the Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, my main role is to represent veteran families and work towards improving policies, programs, and services that help them deal with the challenges of Defence and veteran family life. I do this by collaborating with the community, finding areas that need improvement, and advocating for flexible and supportive systems for veteran families and this covers...
A key focus of the Albanese Government is enhancing the wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans. Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program, a $3.8 million program to support ex-service organisations and community groups undertake tailored, military aware activities that focus on the wellbeing of the veteran community. The Program is designed to...
NATO allies risk falling behind in the next major European conflict unless they accelerate the development of new weapon systems. Sweden’s top air force leader has warned that without matching Ukraine’s ability to innovate rapidly under pressure, Europe may struggle in any future confrontation with Russia. The war in Ukraine has become a remarkable example of swift military adaptation. Ukrainian...
The RARC is a founding member of the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO). ADSO is the voice in the fight for a FAIR GO for Australian Defence Personnel, Veterans & Families.
