Portfolio — 31 July 2026

The Minister for Veterans' Affairs opened a new Veterans' and Families' Hub in Ipswich on 30 July 2026, advancing the government's nationwide rollout of integrated veteran support infrastructure [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. The opening extends the portfolio's sustained focus on locally-tailored service delivery, connecting the hub network to the newly established Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency and to commemoration activities planned for October 2026 [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc].

**Ipswich Hub opening**

The Ipswich Hub is part of the Albanese Government's more than $50 million commitment to deliver ten new hubs across the country [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. RSL Queensland operates the facility, co-located with Mates4Mates at 260 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich, near RAAF Base Amberley [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. The hub provides mental and physical health services, wellbeing support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, and social connection through a multidisciplinary "no wrong door" approach [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc].

**Agency and investment**

The newly launched Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency will work alongside the hubs to connect people to local services [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. The government has invested a further $78 million to fund the Agency and expand the hub network [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. The portfolio's approach prioritises locally-tailored, integrated support hubs to ensure veterans and families receive the right care at the right time [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc].

**Continuity with commemoration agenda**

Today's hub opening continues the portfolio's focus on supporting veterans during the anniversary period, following the national commemoration service announced for 11 October 2026 [TA-260730-dva-064456625fcc]. No parliamentary sitting took place on this date, so the record is limited to the ministerial media release stream.