Greetings to all our Korea veterans, and particularly our veterans of THE HOOK. Today is the 62nd Anniversary of the commencement of the Armistice on the Korean peninsula on 27 July 1953 and the fourth and last battle of The Hook 24-25 July 1953. Samichon Day and Korea Veterans’ Day Services will be held today, […]

SO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT NEED HELP   Do you or a member of your family need to speak to someone who understands problems experienced by serving personnel?   Serving members, veterans and their families are eligible for confidential help from the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Call 1800 011-046 or visit www.vvcs.gov.au […]

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 Sim is a 30 years old East Timor and Iraq Veteran […]

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 Australian Regiment (RAR) at the time, resulted from the withdrawal of […]

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The latest newsletter from RAR Association Victoria is available here.

What would they, the diggers of ANZAC say As well as sons and daughters who followed in their way If to see today’s prostitution and threats to our way of life Values they defended with blood, sweat and tears in times of strife Secret ballot, freedom of speech and have a go at any political […]

Saturday 14th March 2015 12pm Showmens Club – Stanmore Rd Yatala Wounded Heroes specifically supports the Defence Forces diggers and their families in times of need. The wounds of returned soldiers or at times the needs of family members affected because of their loved ones being IN the Defence forces, either on deployment or returned […]

// I’m honoured to share with you this incredibly special music video for ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ featuring Guy Sebastian, Sheppard, Jon Stevens, Jessica Mauboy, Shannon Noll andMegan Washington. Download the charity single here: Spirit Of The Anzacs Single  or Click here to view this Video on Facebook. by Lee Kernaghan.