NEWS HEADLINES
2026 Veteran Families Forum
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Veteran Families Forum later this year
New payment supports older veterans
The Additional Disablement Amount (ADA) is a new payment being introduced from 1 July 2026, when all new claims for compensation and rehabilitation will be assessed under the improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Minister announces new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency Chief Executive
The Minister for Veterans Affairs has announced that Mr Brendan Cox has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive for the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency
All new compensation claims now under improved MRCA
All new claims for compensation and rehabilitation will now be determined under an improved version of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) as the single ongoing Act for veterans’ entitlements from 1 July 2026.
All proceeds from new RAAF memoir to benefit the Ad Astra Foundation
A new book by one of Australia’s most distinguished aviators is now available.
Fighter Test Pilot: 42 Years in the RAAF is the memoir of Air Vice-Marshal R.V. (Bob) Richardson AO AFC (Retd), written in his 85th year and spanning one of the most varied careers in RAAF history.
Unveiling of the new No.35SQN plaque at the RAAF Memorial Grove Canberra
Unveiling of the new No.35SQN plaque at the RAAF Memorial Grove Canberra
Scooter Convoy to Roll 2,000km Across Queensland for AFA and Legacy
A two-week, 2,018-kilometre scooter ride through the Queensland heartland is set to kick off in August, and organisers are calling for riders and supporters to join the adventure.
RAAF Bomber Command’s Heavy Sacrifice Remembered
The service and sacrifice of approximately 10,000 Royal Australian Air Force personnel who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War have been commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
AFA Supports Recognising Families Sculpture at Australian War Memorial
The Air Force Association Ltd has donated $5,000 to the Recognising Families Sculpture, a landmark project that will deliver the first public tribute in Australia to honour the families of Defence personnel and veterans.
Passing of WW2 Bomber Command Veteran Howard Hendrick DFC
102-year-old RAAF Bomber Command veteran Howard Hendrick DFC OAM has sadly passed away.
AFA-SA Honours Bomber Command Veterans at Annual Bomber Command Commemorative service in Adelaide
On Saturday 30 May 2026, AFA-SA hosted the 2026 Bomber Command Commemorative Service in Adelaide supported by No 462 Squadron, a current Defence unit that saw distinguished service with Bomber Command in World War 2 and the Australian Air Force Cadets.
New Air Force Association Badge Approved by Chief of Air Force
The Air Force Association (AFA) is pleased to announce that the new AFA badge has received formal approval from the Chief of Air Force (CAF).
AFA National Board Re-Elected
The Air Force Association is delighted to confirm that its full National Board has been re-elected, ensuring experienced and steady leadership continues to guide the organisation’s important work supporting serving and former Air Force members, their families and our proud heritage.
In Your Eyes: Seeking Queensland Air Force and Navy Veterans
The Air Force Association is encouraging Queensland members and networks to support “In Your Eyes”, a photography and storytelling project led by Mr Colin Bushell on behalf of the Queensland Government, in partnership with Trek2Health.
Help shape the future of Defence’s service newspapers
The Defence News Bureau is seeking volunteers to take part in user research to help shape the new digital platform for the Navy, Army and Air Force newspapers.
MORE NEWS
2026 Veteran Families Forum
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Veteran Families Forum later this year. The Forum brings together people with lived experience as part of a veteran family to work together on improvements to the way families of veterans are supported. It’s a chance...
New payment supports older veterans
The Additional Disablement Amount (ADA) is a new payment being introduced from 1 July 2026, when all new claims for compensation and rehabilitation will be assessed under the improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA). The ADA is...
Minister announces new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency Chief Executive
The Minister for Veterans Affairs has announced that Mr Brendan Cox has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive for the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide identified that many veterans and families of...
All new compensation claims now under improved MRCA
All new claims for compensation and rehabilitation will now be determined under an improved version of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) as the single ongoing Act for veterans’ entitlements from 1 July 2026. The simplification of the...
All proceeds from new RAAF memoir to benefit the Ad Astra Foundation
A new book by one of Australia's most distinguished aviators is now available. Fighter Test Pilot: 42 Years in the RAAF is the memoir of Air Vice-Marshal R.V. (Bob) Richardson AO AFC (Retd), written in his 85th year and spanning one of the most varied careers in RAAF...
Unveiling of the new No.35SQN plaque at the RAAF Memorial Grove Canberra
The RAAF Memorial Grove is a commemorative park on the northern approach to the ACT, co-located with the Hughie Edwards VC Rest Stop at the one end of the historic Canberra-Sydney Remembrance Driveway. On 2 June, a plaque was dedicated in honour of Number 35...
Scooter Convoy to Roll 2,000km Across Queensland for AFA and Legacy
A two-week, 2,018-kilometre scooter ride through the Queensland heartland is set to kick off in August, and organisers are calling for riders and supporters to join the adventure. The annual Scootaville Queensland run departs Chermside, Brisbane, on Sunday 16...
RAAF Bomber Command’s Heavy Sacrifice Remembered
The service and sacrifice of approximately 10,000 Royal Australian Air Force personnel who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War have been commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Marking the 85th anniversary of the first RAAF...
AFA Supports Recognising Families Sculpture at Australian War Memorial
Air Force Association Ltd has donated $5,000 to the Recognising Families Sculpture, a landmark project that will deliver the first public tribute in Australia to honour the families of Defence personnel and veterans. The bronze sculpture by artist Nina Sanadze will be...
Passing of WW2 Bomber Command Veteran Howard Hendrick DFC
102-year-old RAAF Bomber Command veteran Howard Hendrick DFC OAM has sadly passed away. Howard Hendrick DFC OAM was born in October 1923, the son of a soldier settler. He attended primary and secondary school at Renmark. On ANZAC Day 1942, at the age of 18, he joined...