The WRA triennial process to determine ADF pay increases for 2017 -2020 is essentially on track and proceeding as expected. DFWA provides this Update: • It is currently at the CDF/Minister stage, so no specific details are available yet. • We understand the Defence...
The Royal Australian Regiment Association is delighted in the recent outcome for Trooper Evan Donaldson in the recognition of his SAS qualifications and his war service recognized whilst serving with that Regiment in Afghanistan, Iraq and Timor-Leste. The fight to...
In his speech to the Senate this evening "Recognition of service rendered – justice delayed is justice denied," Sen. Burston identified a large number of servicemen who have been denied the recognition of their service and entitlements. He calls for an independent...
Here is a 2010 Canadian example of what can go wrong without sufficient protection and controls. Watchdog slams ‘alarming’ breach of veteran’s privacy
The Indigenous daughter of a former Northern Territory government minister says people shouldn't feel guilty for celebrating Australia Day on January 26. Alice Springs town councillor Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wrote on Facebook that changing the date wouldn't help...
"Falling through the Cracks" is a Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) proposal to help prevent it. Have your say about it. The RARA has been involved in many discussions on various committees through the Prime Minister's Advisory Council (PMAC) , the Ex-...
By Ian McPhedran National defence writer : News Corp Australia Network August 25, 2015 10:00PM click here for full article Australian Iraq war veteran Angus Sim on duty in Iraq. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied AN unofficial survey by an East Timor and Iraq War...
This is an initiative by Angus Sim, a younger contemporary veteran, to gather information from other DVA clients that will support his submission to the Senate Enquiry into Mental Health. Please give it your support and pass to your network for their action. Angus...
Of the 340 Australians killed during the Korean War, 43 were classified as ‘missing in action’ (MIA) and presumed dead. The MIAs belonged to all three services and are listed below.The Army MIAs, who came from the three infantry battalions that formed the Royal...
Stand Tall is a PTS information program initiated by Tony Dell a national serviceman 2 RAR Vietnam veteran and an Australian Test Team cricketer. He suffers with PTS. Watch the video here
