Strategy for Our Veterans: 6 Monthly Report (August 2022)

Summary: This report will outline how the OVA is working with departments across government, as well as with external stakeholders, to deliver in each of these areas. Particular focus will be given to progress made since the launch of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan in January 2022 and to the OVA's plans for the future. The Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan 2022-24 focused on three main areas: first, transforming services for veterans, improving services to make sure veterans and families have the support they need. Secondly, understanding our veteran community  and to use data and research to ensure policy across government is rooted in robust evidence. And lastly, recognising our veterans’ contribution to society and fully recognising all veterans’ contributions to society, including those who may not historically have felt their service was recognised, and challenging negative stereotypes.