Recent and newsworthy information as well as updates on APPVA activities that may be of interest to our members and the public.
Please note that some of the items below are in Portable Document Format.
denotes external website.
Meet the men and women of the Australian Defence Force
( www.defence.gov.au )
17 January 2012
New Chairperson of the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
10 January 2012
Messages to the Troops
1 January 2012
The Australian Peacekeeper Digital Edition for this Summer is now available on-line on our Magazine page.
(recommended for viewers with a broadband connection)
19 December 2011
Fresh faces and perspectives for the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council
8 December 2011
Christmas Closure APPVA National Branch
1 December 2011
Vietnam Veterans Family Study Bulletin 16
1 December 2011
Broadband network provides in-home healthcare
29 November 2011
Veteran Mental Health Report released
25 November 2011
Viet Nam Veteran Family Study Consultative Forum
22 November 2011
REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATION
Honiara, Solomon Islands
11 November 2011
National Mental Health Forum Report by R.N. KELLOWAY
8 November 2011
RCB Veterans sought by RAR Assn S.A.
7 November 2011
Christmas 2011 goodwill care packages for ADF members serving overseas
4 November 2011
REMEMBRANCE DAY Flag Marshals: Action Australia-wide
3 November 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
2 November 2011
Personal details of Soldiers killed in Afghanistan
31 October 2011
Three Australian Soldiers killed, seven wounded in Forward Operating Base shooting incident
30 October 2011
Matina Jewell on ABC tv 'One Plus One' interview
28 October 2011
What can you do to honour our servicemen and women this Remembrance Day?
25 October 2011
Secretary-General's Message: United Nations Day 24 October 2011
24 October 2011
Lasting Tribute to Korea Veterans
24 October 2011
www.un.org: UN Day
24 October 2011
ABC Online: ADF survey reveals Soldiers' anguish
21 October 2011
SMH: Fears for troops battling mental health problems
20 October 2011
United Nations Day Flag Marshals: Action Australia-wide
19 October 2011
New EHealth site to benefit Veterans in Ipswich and south Brisbane
19 October 2011
New Exhibition Tour showcases Indigenous War Service
18 October 2011
The Australian: Pilot flew too low in Afghan disaster
15 October 2011
VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK – 24 to 30 October
13 October 2011
New ANZAC Centenary Advisory Board announced
12 October 2011
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The ‘Signature Wound’ of a Decade of War
10 October 2011
New Veterans resource to improve mental health and wellbeing
7 October 2011
Peacekeeping Memorial Update - October 2011
6 October 2011
DVA e-News - Issue 3 - September 2011
5 October 2011
HowTo: Setup secure and private Facebook browsing
2 October 2011
On base support for Defence Members
1 October 2011
APPVA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ITINERARY OCT 2011
26 September 2011
New Chair of Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal
26 September 2011
The Age: Troops suffering a hidden epidemic
25 September 2011
The Australian Peacekeeper Digital Edition for Spring 2011 is now available on-line on our Magazine page.
(Please note that viewing the on-line mag is only recommended if you have a broadband connection)
24 September 2011
Herald Sun: Veterans' association 'amazed' at the cost of Anzac Day Gallipoli events
21 September 2011
Inequality in death
20 September 2011
Australian Soldier dies in East Timor motor vehicle accident
15 September 2011
Australian Peacekeepers recognised
14 September 2011
For information on activities to mark World Suicide Prevention Day visit:
www.suicidepreventionaust.org.
10 September 2011
Veterans accessing mental health assistance
10 September 2011
Minister for Defence meets United Nations Secretary-General
8 September 2011
Rationalisation of Temporary Incapacity Allowance (TIA) and Loss of Earnings Allowance (LOA)
5 September 2011
Remembering when war came to Australian shores
5 September 2011
The Telegraph: Army warrior Matina Jewell ready to fight for her rights
3 September 2011
The Telegraph: General battling Digger injustice
3 September 2011
APPVA - SOUTH QUEENSLAND Invitation to Australian Peacekeepers Day Memorial Service 10th Sept
30 August 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
30 August 2011
Legal processes against ADF members relating to the 12 Feb 09 CIVILIAN CASUALTY Incident now concluded
30 August 2011
New program to maintain graves of our bravest
29 August 2011
YouTube Video: Canadian Maj. Mark Campbell on Injured veterans needing more support
25 August 2011
7 News: Sunday Night 28 Aug 2011 - Surviving the War in Afghanistan
25 August 2011
AUSTRALIANS URGED TO DIG DEEP IN LEGACY WEEK
25 August 2011
Veterans encouraged to participate in world-first research
24 August 2011
New program to strengthen Defence families
23 August 2011
Australian soldier killed in action in Afghanistan
22 August 2011
Senate Speech on Anglesea Peacekeeping Memorial by Senator Catrina BILYK
18 August 2011
APPVA - TASMANIA Invitation to Australian Peacekeepers Day 14th Sept
16 August 2011
Ian Stenlake (Sea Patrol) Endorsement for fair indexation of military retirement pensions. 203 KB
16 August 2011
Invitation to Australia’s 64th Anniversary of Peacekeeping Commemorative Service
15 August 2011
Smoother transition for Defence Personnel
12 August 2011
Looking for people who served in Somalia, Bougainville, or the first deployments to Timor
11 August 2011
“Just a Fair Go” Sitrep 6 - URGENT ALERT! DFRDB pensions
11 August 2011
Peacekeeping Memorial Update - August 2011
10 August 2011
APPVA Media Release: Government Aims to Erode Further Funding from the Veteran’s Community
9 August 2011
APPVA Media Release: Federal Government Ignores Peacekeepers 102 KB
8 August 2011
“Just a Fair Go” Sitrep 5 - help veterans in their fight for fair indexation
6 August 2011
DHAT Report – recognition of peacekeepers after 1947
4 August 2011
New Credit Card Scam
169 KB
2 August 2011
OP ASTUTE Reclassification response from the ADF - 1
OP ASTUTE Reclassification response from the ADF - 2
1 August 2011
Veteran community supported to tackle climate change
28 July 2011
Remembering Australia's Korean War Veterans
26 July 2011
APPVA / VVAA Response Paper to The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Arrangements Review Recommendations 840 KB
25 July 2011
The West Australian: Injured Diggers expose flaws
23 July 2011
ABC News: Pensions for returned servicemen criticised (Video)
22 July 2011
The West Australian: Defence 'fails' soldiers over injury list
22 July 2011
The West Australian: SAS veteran's very private war after front-line career
16 July 2011
BEST Funding continues to support Veteran community
15 July 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
13 July 2011
Carbon Price Household Assistance Measures for the Veteran Community
12 July 2011
The Australian: US decorates fallen Australian commando
12 July 2011
ThinkUKnow aims to bridge the gulf in knowledge between adults and young people on technology-related issues.
( www.thinkuknow.org.au )
ABC News: Multiple deployments effects on soldiers - The Full Story
9 July 2011
The Sunday Mail (Qld): Diggers refuse treatment
9 July 2011
2CC Radio Interview: Federal Member Mike Kelly on Defence Pensions
8 July 2011
Launch of the Defence Alumni Network
6 July 2011
Australian Commando killed in action and another seriously wounded in action in Afghanistan
5 July 2011
A memorial for Australia’s Explosive Detection Dogs Killed in Action in Afghanistan
5 July 2011
IDN-InDepthNews: UN Peacekeepers Fight an Uphill Battle
( www.indepthnews.info/ )
30 June 2011
Bonus Scheme offers further incentives for working Veterans
30 June 2011
NSW Home Power Savings Program Free for DVA (White) and (Gold) Repatriation Health Card holders
( www.savepower.nsw.gov.au )
29 June 2011
SMH: Soldiers could avoid counselling after files used against them
28 June 2011
VVCS Ipswich Office NOW OPEN
27 June 2011
Digital Switchover Household Assistance Scheme will help eligible households receive digital free-to-air TV signals
( www.digitalready.gov.au )
26 June 2011
Independent Australia: Diggers Versus the Gillard Government
25 June 2011
Merger of the DFRDB Authority, MilitarySuper Board and ARIA from 1 July 2011
( www.dfrdb.gov.au )
22 June 2011
APPVA South Queensland eNews Issue #7 1.43 MB
20 June 2011
The Australian Peacekeeper Digital Edition for Winter 2011 is now available on-line on our Magazine page.
(Please note that viewing the on-line mag is only recommended if you have a broadband connection)
18 June 2011
ABC: Matina Jewell conversation with Richard Fidler
15 June 2011
SBS News: Women to serve on Afghan frontline by 2012
15 June 2011
Peacekeeping Service - Australian Federal Police
14 June 2011
Request for Veterans’ of ADF Peace Operations to respond to a survey
13 June 2011
UN News Centre: Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus
( www.un.org/apps/news/ )
13 June 2011
The Canberra Times: Counting the cost - The true toll of the war in Afghanistan
11 June 2011
New communications centre named in honour of fallen digger
8 June 2011
Special Operations Combat Engineer killed in Afghanistan
7 June 2011
The Sunday Mail (Qld): Army rehab for our Afghan casualties
5 June 2011
The Australian: Sergeant Brett Wood awarded US Meritorious Service Medal posthumously
4 June 2011
AVCAT flyer to promote Scholarships for Children of Veterans intending Tertiary Studies in 2012
1 June 2011
Two Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan
31 May 2011
United Nations: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
( www.un.org/en/events/peacekeepersday/2011/ )
29 May 2011
The Australian: Young veterans' post-traumatic stress leads to new treatments
25 May 2011
Australian Soldier killed by insurgent Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan
24 May 2011
Defence Health Advice - Personnel who deployed to Middle East Area of Operations Feb 09 to Aug 10
24 May 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
24 May 2011
The Canberra Times: Pressure mounting on military's prosecutions director
23 May 2011
ADF 'Touchbase' website
- information and links that can help you in civilian life, from
jobs and finances to health, well-being and 'Find Your Mates'
( www.touchbase.gov.au )
17 May 2011
APPVA Budget Briefing 2011
10 May 2011
Inquiry into recognition of Operation Lagoon and Operation Gateway
6 May 2011
"Caught in the Crossfire" by Matti Jewell officially launched today
1 May 2011
Seeking contributions to book on Peacekeeping, Peace Enforcing, Observing, Humanitarian and Reconstruction Operations
27 April 2011
Australians share the ANZAC spirit
25 April 2011
Recognition of War Service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
24 April 2011
DHAT Report - Inquiry into recognition of Australian Defence Force service in Somalia between 1992 and 1995
18 April 2011
Peacekeeping Memorial Update - April 2011
18 April 2011
Remember our Soldiers who have died in Afghanistan.
Remember their families and the sadness and grief they carry.
May the convergence of ANZAC Day and Easter give to those families and friends who grieve - strength, pride and hope.
Jim Cosgrove, Senior Chaplain 1st Division
2.31 MB
14 April 2011
APPVA ANZAC Day march - Geelong Victoria
14 April 2011
Free legal services on offer for QLD flood and cyclone victims
13 April 2011
Vietnam War Family Study Proceeding – MORE SUPPORT NEEDED
9 April 2011
Australian National Flag protocol for ANZAC Day, Monday 25 April 2011
( www.itsanhonour.gov.au )
8 April 2011
Professional Biographer looking to capture Veterans stories forever
7 April 2011
With wreath-laying ceremony, UN staff mourn colleagues killed in line of duty
( www.un.org/apps/news/ )
6 April 2011
AFP and Microsoft Media Release: ThinkUKnow youth section arms children online
( www.afp.gov.au )
6 April 2011
Anzac Day NRL tickets available
2 April 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
31 March 2011
Commemorating 100 Years of ANZAC Tradition
28 March 2011
Defence V Industry Event: Thu, 5 May 2011 to raise funds to build the Australian Peacekeepers Memorial
28 March 2011
A Message from the President
25 March 2011
Peacekeeping Memorial Update - March 2011
22 March 2011
Looking for 3 vocally talented Diggers
21 March 2011
AGPN set to expand primary health care services for Veterans
18 Mar 2011
Military Compensation Review Report Released
18 March 2011
The Australian: Compensation for injured Australian soldiers divides Gillard government bureaucrats
18 March 2011
Progress on new health program for Veterans
17 March 2011
APPVA South Queensland eNews Issue #6 966 KB
16 Mar 2011
ANF half-mast Friday 18 March for New Zealand Earthquake Disaster
( www.itsanhonour.gov.au )
16 March 2011
New on-line health assistance piloted for ex-service personnel
14 March 2011
U.S. and Australian Departments of Veterans' Affairs research impacts of recent conflicts
11 March 2011
Anzac Day care packages for ADF members serving overseas
10 March 2011
Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project Stand at the Avalon International Airshow 1-7 March 2011
9 March 2011
VVCS Wellbeing Toolbox website pilot from 1st March
7 March 11
SMH: Aust, US to launch veteran health study
7 March 2011
Funding Boost for the Australian War Memorial
3 March 2011
Joint Media Release: The highest recognition for our dedicated Police Officers
2 March 2011
Redeveloped Hall of Valour opens at Australian War Memorial
( www.awm.gov.au )
24 February 2011
Australian Soldier killed in Afghanistan
20 February 2011
DHAT Report on Inquiry into the recognition for members of RCB for service in Malaysia 1970 - 1989 524 KB
18 February 2011
Government to replace medals lost in natural disasters
10 February 2011
HOW TO disable the Facebook 'Places I checked into' application 157 KB
7 February 2011
Australian Soldier Killed in Insurgent Blast
3 February 2011
Improved housing assistance for injured members starts Feb 1
2 February 2011
Alternative Therapies for Gold and White Card holders
25 January 2011
Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith, VC, MG, awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia
( www.defence.gov.au )
23 January 2011
House of Representatives Private Members’ Business:
Military Superannuation Pensions
( www.openaustralia.org )
20 January 2011
Information on hand to help Veterans in NSW access flood support
13 January 2011
Information on hand to help QLD Veterans Access flood support
13 January 2011
New SoPs determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority
( www.rma.gov.au )
5 January 2011