‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze

‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze

‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze in Moonta, SA. To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in Moonta, South Australia, held a centenary celebration to honour the ‘father of Air Force’, Sir Richard Williams KBE CB DSO on 7 November, 2021. A...
DVA Legislation Amendment Passed

DVA Legislation Amendment Passed

Disability Payments Amendment Passed by Parliament. On 5 December the Veteran’s Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempt Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Bill 2021 was passed by both Houses of Parliament. For full details please go to Veterans’...
DVA Announces MyAccount Closure

DVA Announces MyAccount Closure

DVA Announces 'MyAccount' To Close The Department of Veterans Affairs has been working towards closing MyAccount for the last 12 months and has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021. A number of  initiatives have been put in place to ensure all My...
Honours & Awards – Vietnam

Honours & Awards – Vietnam

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry & Citation The Department of Defence has announced that Australian Defence Force members who served during the Vietnam war have been recognised with the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation (the...
AFA Submission to Royal Commission

AFA Submission to Royal Commission

AFA Submission to Royal Commission   The Air Force Association has provided its submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Association’s full submission can be accessed via the link at the end. Some key excerpts are summarised below. The...