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The Victorian Government commemorates, honours and supports veterans in Victoria through a range of initiatives that promote understanding of the service rendered by veterans in war and peace.
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SOAP visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery Korea
In Australia, the Korean War is often called the “forgotten war” and dismissed as a “sideshow”.
A visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery Korea in Busan is certain to reassure the comrades, the friends and the families of those Australians who served in Korea that the Koreans have not forgotten this war.
They have definitely not forgotten the 40,896 men and women of the 21 nations who gave their lives in the UN sanctioned war to defend the fledgling democracy of South Korea between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
Read the rest of the story at Spirt of ANZAC Tour 2009
Concession travel for veterans
Veterans enjoy free travel on the Victorian public transport network on April 24, 25 and 26. To qualify for free travel on Metcard or V/Line ticketed services, veterans simply need to wear their RSL badge, uniform or present their DVA Gold or White card. This Victorian Government initiative helps veterans to meet fellow diggers during the ANZAC Day period.
Victorian Veterans Sector Study Report – June 2008
The Victorian Veterans Council has undertaken the first in-depth study of the veteran community to identify the current and future challenges facing them and Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs). Following a series of consultations and a survey of 25 ESOs, the Council presented a report to the Premier and Minister for Veterans Affairs, John Brumby.
The report of the Victorian Veterans Sector Study (PDF 2307 kb) or (Word 751 kb) contains 11 recommendations with plans for action involving the State and Commonwealth Governments with ESOs. (NOTE: The PDF is a large file and may take a few moments to download.) Read the
media release.Victorian Veterans Council
The Victorian Veterans Council is an independent statutory body established in 2006 under the
Veterans Act 2005. The Council plays an important role supporting Victoria’s veterans and reporting directly to the Premier on issues affecting the Victorian community. In addition to advising the Premier, the Council distributes the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund and the new Victorian Veterans Fund, and advises the Minister for Consumer Affairs on specific matters relating to the regulation of patriotic funds. 
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