War graves

The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) provides and maintains official commemorations for veterans of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who have died in war or conflict, and for eligible veterans who have died after war or conflict of causes related to their service.

The family of a veteran can choose whether the official commemoration, in the form of a memorial plaque, will be at the site of their internment or in an OAWG Garden of Remembrance throughout Australia.

Qualifying Service Check

For May 2015 CMVS successfully negotiated with Department of Defence (DoD) to release to DVA service data of current and former members.  This was used to somewhat automate claims for Qualifying Service lodged via MyAccount.

Users enter their service details which are checked against DoD records.  If there is a match to a post-1997 service record, the CMVS system checks against service tables.  If the service qualifies the MyAccount user will see immediate notification of Qualifying Service on screen.

ESO Portal - user comments

"I love the Portal it saves me heaps of time!"

Harry - Pensions Officer NSW

"Originally apprehensive, but now - I much prefer lodging claims this way."

Bob - Pensions Officer Qld

"It makes it easier for everyone."

Janice - Advocate Vic

"The portal is meeting my expectations, I look forward of the expansion to a full on line capability of all areas that I use in my work as an advocate."

Jim - Advocate NSW