We are proud to support #Check5 support your mates online campaign Support veterans and their families over the Xmas period It's been an incredibly difficult period for #veterans #checkyourmates and visit Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling for free skills training for responding to suicide

Australian #veterans are checking in with each other over this coming holiday period. Connecting, having a Yarn and Motivating each other to act. If we are travelling well. Check others. If not provide support. Spread the word. 🖐 #Check5 🖐#CheckYourMates

Honoured to be reappointed as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs & Defence Personnel. Looking forward to continuing to transform DVA & standing up for the interests of ADF personnel, veterans & their families in partnership with the wider community. ⁦#TYFYS #auspol

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4 years gone today. 2 lessons: gratitude changes our brains and helps us heal, 2) embrace the messy, truly listen, love myself fully, and know friendships, family and life are complicated and beautiful. Living in the light dear Pete. 💕 #lestweforget #spreadhope #embracethemessy

@QuiltsOfValourAus craft quilts for ADF members or veterans suffering the effects of war, & families of those who have fallen, to wrap them in love, care and healing. 💕🙏 Elaine Gallagher, veteran/founder of Wellness Ignitor, presented this spectacular quilt to our Nat Manager.

This week our Deputy Secretary Vicki Rundle met with Brian and Ian Schumacher, two brothers who are completing a charity cycle for Integra Service Dogs Australia. The brothers have ridden from Fremantle WA to Canberra and conclude their journey in Sydney later this week.

PTSD Awareness Day is a reminder that not all injuries are visible. All veterans have access to free mental health care, & 33 PTSD assistance dogs are already helping veterans, with 123 in training. Help is available for the veteran community from Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046

As Minister, I’ve been constantly impressed by the professionalism, determination & resilience of ADF personnel, veterans & families. Looking after your mates & acting with dignity & respect in adversity, have set a standard which I hope to emulate. Thank you for your service.

Australian Army veteran Curtis McGrath goes back to back gold in the Paralympics! In 2012, Curtis lost both his legs serving Australia in Afghanistan. What an inspirational effort. #TYFYS Australian Army LTGEN Simon Stuart Admiral David Johnston @DVACommissioner @DVASecretary Pix: Getty Images

Just for the Demons fans... Korean War fighter pilot Geoff Collins played in the 1948 premiership, served in the war in 1953, and returned to play in the 1954 Grand Final side. His brother Mick is still alive & also played 4 games for the Dees. NickMcCallum7 James Massola #TYFYS

As you may already know, a Senate Inquiry is underway into Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan over the last 20 years leading up to, and including, Australia’s recent withdrawal. To make a submission visit aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

The Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year is Chris de Bono of Meru Foods - Congratulations! You can learn more about his inspiring transition from serving in the Navy to successfully running his premium Miso business here: veteransemployment.gov.au/winners-finali… #VeteransEmployment #PMVeteransAward

Every year, you take your car in for maintenance and service. This Men’s Health Week why not consider doing the same for your physical and mental health and wellbeing? If you’re not sure where to start, speak with your GP or visit dva.gov.au/health-and-tre… #MensHealthWeek

For the first time in two years we are hosting an in-person Female Veterans and Veterans’ Families Policy Forum from 15 - 16 June, providing a platform for female veterans and veteran family members to speak with us. More: dva.gov.au/about-us/overv…

Today I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Aust War Memorial’s Napier Waller Art Prize at Australia. The awards are an opportunity for current & former ADF to share stories through art. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Anneke Jamieson, & to all artists involved.