Gov answers Nasho’s SOS
An 88-year-old Nasho who survived the British Nuclear Tests finds peace with his past after finally receiving recognition for his service.
Nasho Fair Go enters new era
From the Hawthorn RSL Club in Victoria, Nasho Fair Go made a defining mark in its short but profound two-year history.
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Nasho Fair Go outgrows its roots
Nasho Fair Go has outgrown its status as a Victorian association and must now change its structure to continue expanding. Find out more.
A medal just for them: the untold backstory of the anniversary medal
Nashos had to wait 30 years to receive medallic recognition for their service. We have the untold backstory from those who made it happened.
Explainer: Gold Card eligibility expansion
The DVA claims the new legislative reform will improve Gold Card eligibility for Nashos. The advocates aren’t so sure. Here’s how the changes could work.
Popular benefits scheme extended
A popular benefits scheme allowing veterans to receive free medical treatment while they wait for a claim to be processed has been extended, despite...
Meet the Nashos: Erino Mosconi
Erino missed his National Service call up because his mum hid his letter. But soon enough they came knocking, and Erino’s world fell apart.
Chief commissioner puts government on notice
The head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has urged the federal government not to squander a once in a lifetime opportunity to fix the culture of the defence force.
Cancer treatment bungle
Nasho cancer survivors have broken their silence on an “unconscionable" situation preventing them from getting reimbursed for hospital bills through...
Life without Lenny: A widow’s story of grief and survival after conscription
Lenny* was one of the happiest 20-year-olds before conscription ruined his life. He dreamt of becoming a dad and taking his wife and future children...
DVA rejects combat veteran’s Gold Card request
A Nasho who almost died in combat has expressed anger at being rejected from the Gold Card because he was not classified as having war-like service....
OPINION PIECE: Technicalities prevent progress
It’s a sad state of affairs when veterans who nearly died in combat are rejected from entitlements because they don’t meet the definition of...
Government watchdog delayed
The defence and veteran suicide commission’s most important recommendation for an independent watchdog has been been delayed. On June 12, the Royal...
“Will not live to see them”: Nashos claim reform taking too long
A group of Nashos from 1965-72 warn many of them will die before they are able to access improved benefits and reparation under the proposed veteran...
Keogh promises “many benefits” under new act
The landmark reform of the veteran entitlement acts “will have many benefits” for Nashos, according to Minister for Veterans' Affairs Matt Keogh. It...
Senator defends Gold Card backflip
Greens Veterans’ Affairs spokesperson senator David Shoebridge has defended his decision to stop pursuing an extension of the Gold Card for the...
Nashos axe Gold Card plans
Australia's largest association representing former National Servicemen has stopped pursuing a Gold Card for the Nashos of 1964 to 72. Nasho Fair...