Victorian Veterans' Creativity Encouraged In Competition
15th May 2009 -
Views: 850
“The competition provides all of the Victorian ex-service community with an opportunity to share their experiences and demonstrate their creative skills,” Mr Griffin said.
Big Anniversary For Small Ships
14th May 2009 -
Views: 987
The US Army Small Ships Association has been keeping alive the memory of the small band of Australian merchant mariners who served on a motley flotilla of ships to ferry supplies and troops in the Pacific during the Second World War.
Australian War Memorial Council Reappointments
13th May 2009 -
Views: 958
Mr Griffin said their part-time reappointments had been approved by Governor-General Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC.
Veterans' Affairs Pensioners Benefit In Rudd Government Budget
13th May 2009 -
Views: 820
The 2009–10 Veterans’ Affairs Budget provides funding of $11.8 billion including funding of $6.5 billion for compensation and income support, and $4.9 billion for health and health services.
Easier Claim Process Being Trialled
11th May 2009 -
Views: 946
Mr Griffin said a new single claim process will make accessing compensation more straightforward for those veterans and ex-service personnel who may have entitlements under more than one Act administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.