WATCH: ‘Patrick Lindsay AM: In Conversation with the Commissioners’ To mark three years of the Royal Commission, Patrick Lindsay sits down with our Commissioners to discuss key achievements & hopes for the future. Thank you to those who sent in questions youtu.be/wKTjceWqifY?fe…

The Royal Commission has heard of young recruits being subjected to unacceptable behaviour during their early training. We have examined all aspects of service and post-service life – including recruitment and training. Read our book on lived experiences …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/s…

Our Final Report will be handed to the Governor-General on 9 September. What is a final report? Check out our full infographic at the link below: …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/w… #DVSRC

Serving ADF members must be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, with access to high-quality and timely health care. ‘Shining a Light' honours those who have courageously come forward and shared with us their lived experiences. Download for free …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/s…

Hard copies are now available of the Royal Commission's lived experience book - 'Shining a Light: Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing' The trauma-informed book showcases the lived experience of serving & ex-serving ADF members, and their families www4.pmg.com.au/dvsrc/

We know the topic of military suicide can be distressing for many, including Defence personnel, veterans, and their loved ones. If you need support, we encourage you to reach out to a support person or service provider. More here: …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/support #DVSRC

Suicide & suicidality are not a unique experience of modern veterans. We’ve known about mental ill health, suicide & suicidality linked to service since at least World War I. Read more in our book as we look at all aspects of service and post-service life …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/s…

Read our latest newsletter for updates on our Ceremonial Closing event, Final Report countdown and new video hosted by Patrick Lindsay with our Commissioners …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/news-and-media… #DVSRC

Our Final Report will be delivered in 1 month. It will contain evidence-based findings & practical recommendations to drive improved health and wellbeing outcomes for serving & ex-serving personnel and their families. Sign up to our newsletter for updates …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/news-and-media…

Every Australian has a role to play in addressing this national tragedy. That might be checking in on your veteran mates or starting a conversation about some of the issues impacting the health & wellbeing of our serving & ex-serving members, as brought to light through the DVSRC

Our Ceremonial Closing event is FULLY BOOKED! If you missed out on tickets, you can tune in to the livestream on our website - 10.45am on Wednesday, 28th August. More here: …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/rounds/ceremon…

Our inquiry has uncovered a range of cultural & systemic issues, including within DVA when veterans are trying to access the support and services they desperately need. Our Final Report will provide a comprehensive blueprint for the long-overdue reforms needed to see change

In just two weeks, our Final Report will be delivered to the Governor-General. It will contain robust findings and practical recommendations. Thank you to everyone who contributed via submissions, private sessions, hearings and more.

The Royal Commission's Ceremonial Closing will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 28 August, with each of our Commissioners, Senator Jacqui Lambie and author Patrick Lindsay speaking at the event. Tune in to the livestream from 10.30am on our website …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au #DVSRC

A message from our Counselling, Enquiries & Support Team: Please be aware that throughout the Ceremonial Closing today, all phone enquiries will go to voicemail and be monitored regularly. We kindly ask that you leave a message & we will return your call as soon as possible

'It's now time to fight for our veterans'. That's the message to all Australians from the three Royal Commissioners who've spearheaded a three-year inquiry into the suicide crisis within the nation's Defence and veteran population. Read more: …veteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/news-and-media…

Speaking at today's Ceremonial Closing of our landmark inquiry, Commissioners Kaldas, Brown and Douglas said Government must now accept the undeniable evidence presented to the Royal Commission and act. Thank you to all who attended today or tuned in via the livestream. #DVSRC

There’s one week to go until we hand our Final Report to the Governor-General. Many of you have been involved in our journey, captured in this video shown at our recent Ceremonial Closing. youtube.com/watch?v=KBr-Bn…

Thanks for submitting your questions for our video with Commissioners. The stories and submissions provided to #DVSRC are what has made this inquiry possible. We strongly believe this Royal Commission must be a line in the sand. Watch in full here: youtube.com/watch?v=wKTjce…

We believe the problems we’ve been grappling with demonstrate the need for a powerful new body to monitor the implementation of our recommendations & watch this space into the future. This body must be independent, properly resourced & use data to keep across emerging issues