RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star

RAAF Vietnam veteran Mac Cottrell has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star by United States.

Your Summer 2021 edition of CONTACT is out now.

In the Summer edition of Contact: Vale Jack Bell | The First RAAF Airman | Bursaries | DVA news and more...

DVA Announces Closure of MyAccount

The Department of Veterans Affairs has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021.

Disability Payments Amendments Passed.

Veteran’s Affairs Disability Payments Legislation Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament on 5 Dec.

Jack Bell Commemorative Service

A Commemoration Service for the late Jack Bell, who passed away on 26 November, will be held on 6 December.

Wings Magazine - Summer 2021 Edition

The 2021 Summer edition of WINGS Magazine is out now - online and hard copy.

Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation

ADF veterans have been recognised with Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

AFA has provided its submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Veterans’ Claims System Overhaul

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will overhaul its veterans’ claims processing system.

New DVA Branch for Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs establishes new Branch for veterans’ mental health and wellness programs.

The ADF Firefighter Scheme has commenced.

A financial and health support scheme for former ADF Firefighters commenced on 20 September 2021.

AFA Response to Australian Curriculum Review

Recent curriculum review states the ANZAC Legend is to be contested in studies.

AFA Victoria's statement on the Shrine of Remembrance.

"The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance is a place for commemoration, not protest."

The Battle for Australia Commemoration Broadcast

A special broadcast commemorating the role of the RAAF in the Battle for Australia.

Operation Grain Harvest Assist Launched

Operation Grain Harvest Assist Seeks retired service people to help deliver this year’s bumper grain harvest.

Your Spring edition of CONTACT is out now.

In the Spring edition of Contact: Vale AVM Alan Reed | RMIT & RAAF | VP Day | and more...

ESOs & Minister Meet on Afghanistan Veterans

Ex-Service Organisations meet with Veterans' Affairs Minister on supporting Afghanistan Veterans.

Air Force 2021: Chief of Air Force Oration

The Chief of Air Force Delivers His Oration Reflecting on Air Force 100 Year History.

Standardised Service Offer for Veterans

DVA and Services Australia provide veterans with a Standardised Service Offer.

AFA National President Update - June 2021

An Air Force Association national update from the AFA President, Carl Schiller.

Royal Commission Terms of Reference Response

Read the AFA's submission to the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Sir Richard Williams Sculpture Nears Completion

A bronze sculpture commemorating RAAF Founding Father, Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams nears completion at Moonta, SA.

A Gathering of Eagles - Battle of Britain Anniversary

An invitation to the national commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in the RAAF centenary year.

Budget Support for ADF Firefighters

AFA's lengthy lobbying for ADF firefighters who served at RAAF Point Cook Fire Training School from 1957-86 pays off.

2021 Brian & Nora O’Connor Award | Geoff Michael Award

Nominations for the Air Force Association's premier awards for service to the Association are now open.

Latest Edition of CONTACT Newsletter

The Autumn/Winter edition of Contact - AFA Victoria's newsletter - is out now.

Our Air Force, Our Culture - Ready for the Future

CAF announces ‘re- vectoring’ of Air Force culture to align with requirements of the future.

AFA Submission to Honours & Awards Inquiry

In recognition of ADF members who are injured, wounded or killed in or because of service.

Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission will consult with veteran support organisations on its draft Terms of Reference.