Darryl Shipp
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Sep 22
WEBCLAIM ONLINE SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Thursday, 18 September 2014 WEBCLAIM ONLINE SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has launched a new online claims system for allied health providers servicing the veteran community. DVA Webclaim is a no-cost online service that has been developed specifically to help reduce the administrative costs and practice resources required to …
Sep 22
EXPERTS DISCOVER GALLIPOLI BATTLEFIELD CLUES
Tuesday, 16 September 2014 EXPERTS DISCOVER GALLIPOLI BATTLEFIELD CLUES A team of eminent archaeologists, historians and researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey have uncovered more than 14 kilometres of trench – much of it in the original frontline – leading to rare insights into the often forgotten struggles of those who fought on the …
Sep 15
COMMEMORATING AUSTRALIA’S PEACEKEEPERS
Sunday, 14 September 2014 COMMEMORATING AUSTRALIA’S PEACEKEEPERS Today, Australian Peacekeepers Day, is a time to acknowledge the men and women who played an important role in restoring peace and harmony in areas affected by conflict around the globe. Since Australia’s commitment to the first United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in September 1947, Australian military, …
Sep 15
NEW INITIATIVE LINKING INJURED VETERANS TO EMPLOYMENT
Friday, 12 September 2014 NEW INITIATIVE LINKING INJURED VETERANS TO EMPLOYMENT Recognising the unique nature of military service, I am pleased to announce a new trial initiative that will help wounded, injured or ill veterans achieve employment opportunities as part of their recovery. As a nation, we owe a great debt to the men …
Sep 12
REMARKS AT THE BITA PAKA COMMEMORATIVE EVENT
Thursday, 11 September 2014 REMARKS AT THE BITA PAKA COMMEMORATIVE EVENT One hundred years ago, the land on which we stand was a possession of the German Empire, a possession that was won and lost in war. It was a sign of the times that this far-flung colonial outpost, of questionable strategic importance to the …
Sep 12
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ACTION OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR REMEMBERED
Thursday, 11 September 2014 AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ACTION OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR REMEMBERED Today we mark the centenary of Australia’s first campaign of the First World War and remember in particular the six men who fell in the brief but bitter encounter at Bita Paka in German New Guinea. The Battle of Bita Paka …
Sep 12
AUSTRALIANS SHARING COMMEMORATIVE EXPERIENCES ONLINE
Thursday, 11 September 2014 AUSTRALIANS SHARING COMMEMORATIVE EXPERIENCES ONLINE Today, I am pleased to launch the Anzac Centenary Facebook Photo app to help Australians to get involved in the Anzac Centenary from anywhere in the world. During the Centenary of Anzac, we mark a century of service and sacrifice, encompassing all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in …
Sep 08
BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2014
Wednesday, 3 September 2014 BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2014 Each year, on the first Wednesday in September, we commemorate Battle for Australia Day, marking the defeat of Japanese forces in the Battle of Milne Bay. We remember those who fought and died defending our nation during the Second World War. This day of remembrance recognises …
Sep 08
REMEMBERING OUR MERCHANT MARINERS
Wednesday, 3 September 2014 REMEMBERING OUR MERCHANT MARINERS Today, on Merchant Navy Day, we remember the largely unsung heroes of war, the Australian Defence Force personnel and civilian seamen who served in Merchant Navies across the world. Their service during the Second World War is especially significant today as we also mark the 75th anniversary …
Aug 26
GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FACEBOOK
Monday, 18 August 2014 GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FACEBOOK As part of the Abbott Government’s ongoing commitment to increasing the accessibility of veteran mental health support, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson today launched an integrated social media presence for the Veterans …