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Latest news

We’re excited to share our success stories with you.

Read the latest news from Soldier On to find about how we are supporting the veteran community.

From engagement in social activities, through to signing on with new employment partners, we’ve got it covered.

  • Fundraising, veteran

From B Squadron to Brisbane: The Long Ride Home

Veteran and award-winning playwright Brett A. Lane shared his story about a fundraising mission for Soldier On....
  • Partners

At APAERO, veteran experience is helping shape a workplace that understands transition

Meet two senior leaders (and veterans) at APAERO, where the Defence experience of Australian veterans is genuinely valued....
  • Lifeblood, Partners

Soldier On staff step up to support the Defence Blood Drive 

From Sydney to Melbourne and Canberra, Soldier On staff will roll up their sleeves this October to support the Red Cross Lifeblood Defence Blood...

  • Remembrance Day Appeal

Remembrance Day: Standing beside veterans and the families who support them

This Remembrance Day, Soldier On is asking Australians to help ensure the Defence community can access support when it is needed....
  • Afghanistan, Soldier On Ambassadors

David Savage: the lasting impact of Afghanistan

Soldier On Ambassador David Savage says his view of Afghanistan has changed over time....

‘I left Afghanistan thinking there has to be a better way’

Army veteran Alison Gordon says that her strongest memories of serving in Afghanistan are all about people....
  • Afghanistan, Australian War Memorial

25 years of Australian service in Afghanistan: how you can remember and take part 

A service to mark 25 years since the beginning of Australian Defence Force operations in Afghanistan will be held at Canberra's Australian War Memorial...
  • Afghanistan, Veteran support

Twenty-five years on: ‘I’ll never be the same person’ 

Airforce veteran Steve says his service in Afghanistan has had lasting effects on his mental health....
  • Afghanistan, Veteran support

‘Service belongs to the whole family’: Davina Mansfield reflects on 25 years since Afghanistan

Twenty-five years after Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan began, the stories of those who served – and those who supported them – continue to matter....
  • Afghanistan, Support after service

Twenty-five years on: remembering Australia’s service in Afghanistan

Twenty-five years on, Australia remembers those who served in Afghanistan – and the families who stood behind them. For Soldier On, the anniversary is...
  • Defence families

From Defence kid to future psychologist: Ella’s journey

As a member of a Defence family, a University of Canberra Soldier On Scholarship helped Ella feel supported....
  • Awards

Soldier On named finalist in 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards

Soldier On is proud to be recognised as a finalist for our commitment to veteran employment....