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01 October
Veteran Mental Health Incentive supports ongoing mental health care
The new Veteran Mental Health Incentive is supporting general practitioners (GPs) and psychiatrists to spend more time with veterans and provide ongoing, coordinated mental health care. The incentive is designed to make it easier for veterans to access mental health support through Veteran Card arrangements and support health professionals in the provision of care to the veteran community. More.....		 01 October
US withdraws last remaining troops out of Iraq
“As we step back and hand full primary responsibility for Iraq’s security to the Government of Iraq and the brave people of Iraq, US and Coalition forces stationed across the region will remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. More.....
01 October
Royal Navy unleashes new ship-busting missiles as ex-US Navy frigate sunk
The potency of two of the Royal Navy’s newest ship-busting missiles was confirmed in landmark firings with United States allies against a specially prepared ex-US Navy warship in the North Atlantic. More.....		 01 October
2 Royal Australian Navy Arafura Class OPVs to be homeported in Cairns from early next year
At least two Royal Australian Navy Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels will be homeported at HMAS Cairns, strengthening defence industry and regional security in Northern Australia. The first, HMAS Arafura, is scheduled to be homeported in Cairns in early 2027. More.....
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14 Oct – Defence Force School of Music "At Home Concert" – Simpson Barracks

18-Oct – 1000 – Seafarers Service – St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne

21-Oct – 11:00 – HMAS Lismore Commemorative Service – Shrine Reserve – Memorial Tree F01

21-Oct – 1400 & 1900 – Soundwaves Concert – HMAS Cerberus Band & Cinema complex

24-Oct - 11:00 - Battle of Leyte Gulf – Shrine - Near Memorial Trees B32 and B36

26-Oct – 19:00 – Naval Historical Society AGM – Clayton RSL – Sovereign bistro

29-Oct – 11:00-12:30 – RAN Big Band – Knox Seniors Festival 2026 Closing Event – 790 Mountain Hwy Bayswater Vic

11-Nov - 10:30 - Victorian State Remembrance Day Ceremony - Shrine - WWII forecourt
 
 



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