NEWS HEADLINES
Support for Afghanistan Veterans
ESO’s and Minister meet on Afghanistan veterans support.
DVA Veteran Family Strategy
AFA provides response to DVA’s Draft Veteran Family Strategy.
DVA & Services Australia
DVA and Services Australia provide veterans with Standardised Service Offer.
From the President
An update on Air Force Association happenings from the AFA President – June 2021.
The Vivian Bullwinkel Project
LTCOL Vivian Bullwinkel life’s work in nursing is a relevant, inspirational story.
RAAF Founding Father Sculpture
Sculpture commemorating RAAF Founding Father Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams nears completion.
A Gathering of Eagles
Join us for a national commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Royal Commission – AFA Response
AFA submission to the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission on Defence & Veteran Suicide.
Protected: ADF Firefighter Support Scheme
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2021 AFA Service Awards
Nominations for the Brian & Nora O’Connor Award and Geoff Michael Award are now open.
Our Air Force, Our Culture
CAF announces ‘re-vectoring’ Air Force culture to align with the requirements of the future.
Royal Commission Terms of Reference
Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide – Terms of Reference Consultation.
Commemorating ANZAC Day 2021
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest We Forget.
Honours & Awards Inquiry
Air Force Association provides a submission to the Government’s Honours and Awards Inquiry.
South Australian Eagles
Governor Launches Book on South Australia’s Air Force Legacy
MORE NEWS
AFA To Steer Scootaville Moving Forward
Scootaville, the mini motorbike ride, will become a flagship fundraising event of the Air Force Association. Long-serving RADS Association Secretary/Honorary Treasurer Trevor Benneworth, who has raised an impressive $54,000 for Legacy Australia after successfully...
New business network to boost veteran employment
A new Malinauskas Government program to help employers attract and retain veterans and their partners has been launched, bringing together a dedicated group of South Australian businesses to support the veteran community. The South Australian Veteran Employer...
Discounted holiday accommodation for members
Get ready for a well-deserved break! Did you know that the Gold Coast is home to two fantastic properties offering affordable holidays for those who have served? St George's Defence Holiday Suites https://stgeorges.net.au/ Step into a world of beachside relaxation at...
Reminder for Victorian Members — Access Your Veterans Card Benefits
Victorian members are reminded of a valuable resource available — The Veterans Card - Victoria. This initiative, established to honour those who have served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), offers an array of benefits that you may be entitled to access. The...
Air Force Association Patron and Chief of Air Force Awarded Officer (AO) in Australia Day Honours
Air Marshal Robert Timothy Chipman, Chief of Air Force and Air Force Association Patron, has been awarded the title of Officer (AO) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia during the Australia Day Honours and Awards for 2024. AIRMSHL Chipman's leadership...
Townsville’s Doug Millican Honoured as Australia Day Ambassador
Air Force Association Townsville Branch Vice President Doug Millican has been appointed an Australia Day ambassador. On January 26, he will represent our nation’s spirit in Charters Towers. Australia Day ambassadors, including athletes, scientists, actors and past...
Humour is the Key
By Mr Charles Martin, The Southport School, Gold Coast Old Boy (MAU14) & Mathematics Teacher While most of Australia returned to work following the ANZAC Day public holiday, seven TSS Cadets and a contingent of TSS staff hopped on a bus and made their way to...
Veteran inspires squadron
By Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, 101-year-old Ray Merrill, recently presented RAAF Base Edinburgh with a special gift. Mr Merrill donated framed photographs, a biography and a signed letter written by General Eisenhower, Supreme...
Cold War Era Conference Set for April in Melbourne
Air Force Association members interested in exploring the intricate dynamics of the Cold War and its impact on Australia are invited to attend the “Game Of Dominoes: Australia’s Security And The Cold War 1947-1991” conference in Melbourne. This significant event,...
AFA Response to Royal Commission Into Defence And Veteran Suicide Proposal To Create A New Entity
ROYAL COMMISSION INTO DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDE PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW ENTITY TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF DEFENCE MEMBERS AND VETERANS Introduction The Air Force Association welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran...