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The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.

In 1923 Legacy made a promise to help veterans’ families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. It was a simple promise that Legacy keeps today; providing the same stability, guidance and assistance that a partner would normally provide to his or her family. Today, Legacy supports 30,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country. Our work can mean a child gets an education and a fair go, a widow is not disadvantaged and alone and a family is not torn apart by the effects of post-traumatic stress or other psychological injuries.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is an Australian Government agency. We provide support and information for: • Veterans and their dependants • Australian Defence Force personnel • War widows/widowers • Australian participants in British Nuclear Tests in Australia • Members of the Australian Federal Police, and • Students, teachers and historians. The services we provide include: • Pensions and compensation • Health care • Rehabilitation • Counselling services • Help for servicemen and women returning to civilian life • Commemorative and community grants • Home care assistance • Subsidised loans for housing and other housing-related benefits • Commemorative activities, and • Historical information. Our commemorations program promotes understanding of Australia’s wartime history and the significance of national events such as Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Vietnam Veterans’ Day.