MEMBER NEWS

Highlights from around the AFA community

May-June 2025

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the members’ area of the website, which will keep you updated on the latest news and events from around the country. The articles here showcase some of the exciting activities from our State and Territory Divisions, and the new Federation Council, and will also pass on important information from a national perspective.

We are excited to be sharing this information with you every two months, and we hope that this will help you stay connected with the Air Force Association community.  Whether you are a long-time member, or new to our organisation, we invite you to take part in the conversation and share your own stories with us.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Air Force Association, and we look forward to connecting with you.

Deanna Nott
National Vice President

AFA Strengthens Plans and Partnerships

AFA Strengthens Plans and Partnerships

The Air Force Association (AFA) is pushing forward with fresh momentum, as National President Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi (retd) shared updates from recent engagements in Melbourne, Russell and the Ex-Service Organisation Round Table (ESORT) in June.

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Minister for Veterans Affairs (SA) presents 60-year Certificates to two South Australian WW2 WAAAF Veterans

Minister for Veterans Affairs (SA) presents 60-year Certificates to two South Australian WW2 WAAAF Veterans

The Air Force Association (South Australia) recently hosted the Hon Joe Szakacs, Minister for Veterans Affairs in South Australia, in Adelaide for the monthly Combined Ex-Services Mess in Veterans Lunch and to present two 60-year AFA Membership Certificates to 100-year-old South Australian World War 2 Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force Veterans.

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AFA Honours Battle of the Coral Sea at National Ceremony

AFA Honours Battle of the Coral Sea at National Ceremony

The annual National Ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea, a defining World War II victory, has been held at the forecourt of the Australian-American Memorial in Canberra. Immediate Past Vice President of the Air Force Association (AFA), AIRCDRE Peter McDermott AM CSC (Ret’d), attended the ceremony, representing the AFA and laying a wreath to pay tribute to the Allied forces’ heroism.

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AVCAT Scholarships Open for 2026

AVCAT Scholarships Open for 2026

The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is offering tertiary scholarships for 2026, providing $4,000 to $6,000 annually for up to three years to children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans.

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AFA-SA hosts story telling activity with 102-year-old RAAF Veteran

AFA-SA hosts story telling activity with 102-year-old RAAF Veteran

AFA-SA recently proudly presented a unique storytelling event at the April Combined Ex-Services Mess in Adelaide, where Group Captain Greg Weller engaged with 102-year-old Ray Merrill DFC, one of South Australia’s few remaining RAAF WW2 Bomber Command veterans.

The event honoured Anzac and commemorated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in early May.

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AFA Geelong Branch President Recognised

AFA Geelong Branch President Recognised

Group Captain John Price has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Military Division (OAM) for his exceptional service as an Inquiry Officer and facilitator of administrative inquiries in the Royal Australian Air Force.

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MORE MEMBERS NEWS

AFA Strengthens Plans and Partnerships

The Air Force Association (AFA) is pushing forward with fresh momentum, as National President Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi (retd) shared updates from recent engagements in Melbourne, Russell Offices (Canberra) and the Ex-Service Organisation Round Table (ESORT) in...

AFA-SA Joins with RAAF Edinburgh in Celebrating Centenarians

The Air Force Association (South Australia) recently joined with RAAF Edinburgh in celebrating the centenaries of three World War 2 Air Force veterans as part of an ongoing local program to recognise the service of our World War 2 veterans who turn 100. On 17 May, we...

Transforming Lives One Paw at a Time

Defence Community Dogs (DCD), established in 2014 by the Defence Bank Foundation, trains and provides assistance dogs at no cost to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. Air Force Association NSW together with Defence Force Welfare Association has...

Bomber Command Commemorative Service Honours RAAF Legacy

The Air Force Association Queensland Division has held its annual Bomber Command Commemorative Service, a solemn tribute to the Royal Australian Air Force’s enduring traditions.  “I very much appreciate the participation of all who attended the Bomber Command...

AFA Honours Battle of the Coral Sea at National Ceremony

The annual National Ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea, a defining World War II victory, has been held at the forecourt of the Australian-American Memorial in Canberra. Immediate Past Vice President of the Air Force Association (AFA), AIRCDRE Peter...

AVCAT Scholarships Open for 2026

The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is offering tertiary scholarships for 2026, providing $4,000–$6,000 annually for up to three years to children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. The scholarships, including the Long Tan...