South Australia will become the first Australian jurisdiction to formally acknowledge current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) families. Veterans’ Families Day establishes a dedicated day to recognise the ‘backbone’ of the Veteran community – the spouses, partners, children and families – who support our Veterans each and every day. These resilient but often overlooked members make immense sacrifices such as giving up their careers to accommodate frequent relocations. Children in veteran families also encounter a unique set of challenges associated with life as a military