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Why Remembrance Day still matters

Nov 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

Think Remembrance Day is just for the older generation? Think again. An ex-Naval officer with her own incredible story explains why November 11 is still so important. “Remembrance Day is about linking the past to the present, and then taking [...]

Veterans reflect on Timor-Leste service

Sep 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

On the 25th anniversary of Australia’s service in Timor-Leste, Veterans SA spoke with two former serving members to reflect on their experiences during the peacekeeping mission. For Ilona Horan, Director of Corporate Services at Defence SA, reflecting on her [...]

Funding boost for SA’s veteran organisations

Aug 2024|Categories: Media Release|Tags: |

Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The State Government has announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Veterans SA Commemorative Services and Capacity Building Grant rounds, with more than $36,000 awarded to South Australian organisations. Community groups, RSLs and veteran-focused [...]

2023/2024: A year of impact

Jul 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

As Veterans SA turns its focus to delivering outcomes in the year ahead, we recognise the impact achieved in collaboration with the community in 2023/2024. Veterans SA is proud to have deployed a wide range of initiatives over this time, [...]

New Director appointed to lead Veterans SA

Jun 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

Accomplished senior executive and Royal Australian Navy veteran Bianca Wheeler GAICD, has been announced as the new Director Veterans SA. Starting on 15 July 2024, Bianca will bring to the agency a wealth of experience across public, private and not-for [...]

SA marks inaugural Veterans’ Families Day

May 2024|Categories: Media Release|Tags: |

Joe Szakacs MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australian veteran and defence families are being formally acknowledged today through a nation-first day of recognition for the heroes behind the heroes. Commencing today, Veterans’ Families Day will be officially marked on [...]