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Op Grain Harvest Assist Seeks Support
A nationwide operation has been launched aiming to bolster the supply of local workers with retired ADF servicemen and women to help deliver this year’s bumper grains harvest and relieve pressure on farming communities. Organised by former ADF volunteers to meet a...
AF2021 – Chief of Air Force Oration
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC recently delivered the Chief of Air Force Oration at the Order of Australia Association’s 2021 Australian Defence Force Oration in Canberra. The Chief of Air Force Oration reflected on the 100 years of...
Support for Afghanistan Veterans
Ex-Service Organisations met with Australian Government representatives on Wednesday 18 August, to add their support to efforts underway to assist veterans and families impacted by the situation in Afghanistan. The Air Force Association was one of many ESO’s that...
DVA Veteran Family Strategy
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is in the process of developing its first Veteran Family Strategy and has invited comment from a number of ESO’s, including the Air Force Association. Background In the 2021-22 Budget, the Government announced $5.1...
DVA & Services Australia
The Department of Veterans Affairs has advised that it has been working with Services Australia to provide services and support to veterans and their families via a Standardised Service Offer that delivers a more equitable and connected face-to-face experience. With...
From the President
I am pleased the Association has achieved several milestones since my February 2021 Report and that several veteran support initiatives are well underway. 2021 is likely to be a significant year in the Association’s history. Air Force Association Foundation On...
The Vivian Bullwinkel Project
LTCOL Vivian Bullwinkel life's work in nursing is a relevant and inspirational story that continues to encourage nurses in providing exceptional health care. The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation is fundraising for the commissioning and...
RAAF Founding Father Sculpture
A bronze sculpture commemorating RAAF Founding Father, Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams nears completion at Moonta, SA. The Air Force Association is proud to be supporting the establishment of a life size sculpture of Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams, the founding...
A Gathering of Eagles
‘A Gathering of Eagles’ The 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Centenary Year of the Royal Australian Air Force A National Commemoration of Air Power and Air Forces Hobart, Tasmania 10 - 12 September 2021 A ‘Gathering of Eagles’ will commemorate the...
Royal Commission – AFA Response
The Air Force Association has submitted its input to the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. You can read the full submission (please click the image below): You can also view this and other veterans' information by...