NEWS HEADLINES

AFA Submission to OWP Forum

AFA submission to DVA's Operational Working Party

AFA has entered a submission on DRCA Determination (pre 1988 claims) for discussion at the next DVA Operational Working Party meeting.

The Association’s representative, Graeme Bland, has prepared and will present the submission at the meeting, scheduled for November.

We will keep members advised of the outcomes from this meeting.

A copy of the submission is available here.

MORE NEWS

George is back home

After a period away from public display, the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber “G for George” has returned to pride of place as the centrepiece of the Australian War Memorial’s new exhibition highlighting the significant contribution of Australian airmen to Bomber Command...

RAAFA Queensland Honours Air Forces Legacy at Annual Memorial Service

Brisbane’s Queens Gardens Park has been the setting for a moving tribute as the AFC & RAAF Association Queensland Division hosted the Australian and Allied Air Forces Memorial Service. The event honoured all Allied Air Forces personnel including Prisoners of War,...

Improving access to early assessment and treatment for tinnitus

 Hearing conditions such as hearing loss and tinnitus often develop gradually. With early assessment and timely treatment, the impact of symptoms can often be reduced and the progression of the condition better managed. That’s why the Department of Veterans’ Affairs...

Free online mindfulness program for veterans and families

When Royal Australian Air Force veteran EJ was medically discharged from Defence and going through a marriage breakdown, the impact on her mental and physical health was, at times, overwhelming. During this very difficult period, EJ reached out to Open Arms – Veterans...