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STATE & TERRITORY DIVISIONS
With a Division in every State and the ACT, the Air Force Association is a strong and effective voice in supporting the welfare and wellbeing of veterans and their families.
National Board of Directors
The Air Force Association is a not for profit, public company, limited by guarantee. It is also an approved Public Benevolent Institution and is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
The Board of the Air Force Association Ltd serves as the governing body of the Company, being responsible for managing the business of the Company.
In this capacity the Board seeks to raise and administer funds for the purposes of relieving the suffering of, and supporting the health and wellbeing of Veterans and their family members, as set out in the Company’s Constitution. The Board also undertakes strategic advocacy including engagement with the Australian Government.
The Board comprises:
• The National President (elected for a 3-year term) as Chair
• The National Vice President (elected for a 2-year term)
• The Chief of Air Force Director (nominated by the Chief of Air Force and elected by the Company’s Members).
• Up to 5 additional elected Directors (3-year terms) • Up to 3 appointed Directors (1-year renewable terms)
This structure ensures skilled oversight while maintaining strong ties to the Air Force and the Air Force Association’s Divisions, these being the Members of the Company.
The Board works closely with the Federation Council, i.e., the Presidents of the State and Territory Divisions. The Federation Council may advise the Board on national and state priorities.
Together, we continue our proud legacy of going above and beyond for those who have served.
Vice President
Deanna Nott
comms@raafa.org.au

Director
Mel Hupfeld AO, DSC

Director
Greg Hood AO

Director
James “Jim” Campbell, AM

New South Wales
| PRESIDENT | Ron Glew |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
Peter Gustafson |
| SECRETARY | Karim Anwar JP |
| TREASURER | Philip Speet |
Air Force Association (NSW Division)
Building 96, Victoria Barracks,
PADDINGTON NSW 2012
Post – PO Box 44, Lidcombe, NSW, 1825
Tel: 0401 154 154 (Secretary)
Tel: 0418 261 528 (President)
Email: secretary@raafansw.org.au
Web: www.raafansw.org.au
Victoria
| PRESIDENT | John Clarkson CSC |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
WGCDR Daryll Topp |
| TREASURER | Andrew Blyth |
Air Force Association (Victoria Division)
24 Camberwell Rd,
EAST HAWTHORN VIC 3123
Email: office@afavic.org.au
Web: www.afavic.org.au
Australian Capital Territory
| PRESIDENT | GPCAPT Ernie Walsh |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
WGCDR Michael Garside |
| SECRETARY | Mac Cottrell DFC, OAM |
| TREASURER | Dave Appleby |
RAAF Association (ACT Division)
PO Box 111, Campbell ACT 2612
Tasmania
| PRESIDENT | WGCDR Jenny Robertson |
| DEPUTY STATE PRESIDENT |
Charles Hill |
| STATE SECRETARY |
Deb Coulson |
| STATE TREASURER |
John Hills |
RAAF Association (Tasmania Division)
RAAF Memorial Centre,
61 Davey St, HOBART 7000
Tel: 03 6200 9221
Mob: 0447 751 816 (State Secretary)
Email: secretary@raafatas.org.au
Mob: 0427 005 076 (State President)
Email: president@raafatas.org.au
Web: www.raafatas.com
South Australia
| PRESIDENT | Lawrence Ng |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
GPCAPT Greg Weller |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
GPCAPT Steve Fielder |
| SECRETARY | Gaynor Harrison |
| TREASURER | Amanda Weller |
Air Force Association
(South Australia Division)
Torrens Parade Ground,
Victoria Drive
ADELAIDE SA 7000
Tel: 08 8227 0980
Email: enquiry@afasa.org.au – for general enquiries to Air Force Association (South Australia)
newsletter@afasa.org.au – for all correspondence related to the AFA-SA Quarterly newsletter
secretary@afasa.org,au – for all correspondence to the State Secretary
Queensland
| PRESIDENT | John Bushell |
| DEPUTY PRESIDENT |
Phillip Symonds |
| SECRETARY | Basil Nelson |
| TREASURER | Gary Graham |
AFC and Royal Australian Air Force Association
PO Box 4031, KIRWAN, QLD, 4817
Western Australia
| PRESIDENT | Norm Waldie |
| VICE PRESIDENT |
Andrew Dowse AO |
Air Force Association
(Western Australia Division)
18 Bowman Street
SOUTH PERTH WA 6151


