Supporting veterans’ families in Legacy Week
The NSW Nationals are encouraging the community to support Legacy Week, the annual appeal to care for the families of veterans who have served our country.
Remembering Vietnam Veterans’ Day
Australians have not always remembered and recognised Vietnam Veterans in the way they deserve, so it’s vital we all pause and reflect on their service and on momentous events like the Battle of Long Tan.
Marking 75 years since the end of World War II
NSW Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says the 75th anniversary of WWII is an important chance to reflect on the service and sacrifice of veterans.
Australians remember veterans of the ‘forgotten war’
Kimpo, South Korea, 1953. Korean youngster “Jimmy” plays draughts with Leading Aircraftman Lance Lee of No. 77 Squadron, RAAF. Photo sourced from the Australian War Memorial JK0797. NSW Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie reflects on the Australians who fought in the “Forgotten War”. On 27 July we will commemorate the more than 17,000…
Saluting their service
Community groups and organisations across the State will be better equipped to remember the service and sacrifice of our current and former Australian Defence Force personnel thanks to the Nationals in Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulated Forster-Tuncurry RSL Sub-Branch, which was among the recipients…
Working to improve the lives of our veterans
The NSW Nationals in Government are embarking on a major consultation project to help understand the issues facing veterans and their families. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said this process will help shape the first NSW Veterans Strategy. “By completing this survey or attending one of the forums being held across the state,…