News Archive
Federal Budget 2022-23 - Veterans' Information
The 2022-23 Federal Budget includes some welcome spending initiatives for veterans and their families.
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Scholarships to ease military transition.
AFA welcomes education and skills training scholarships for young Australians and veterans in regional areas.
Read more...AFA Remembers Fallen at Last Post Ceremony
The life and service of FLGOFF Edward Rowell was commemorated at the Last Post Ceremony on 30 January.
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RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star
RAAF Vietnam veteran Mac Cottrell has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star by United States.
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Disability Payments Amendments Passed.
Veteran’s Affairs Disability Payments Legislation Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament on 5 Dec.
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DVA Announces Closure of MyAccount
The Department of Veterans Affairs has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021.
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Jack Bell Commemorative Service
A Commemoration Service for the late Jack Bell, who passed away on 26 November, will be held on 6 December.
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Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation
ADF veterans have been recognised with Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.
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Remembrance Day 2021 - Shrine Information
This year's Remembrance Day service at the Shrine will be open to the public with capacity restrictions.
Read more...New DVA Branch for Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs establishes new Branch for veterans’ mental health and wellness programs.
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Veterans’ Claims System Overhaul
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will overhaul its veterans’ claims processing system.
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The ADF Firefighter Scheme has commenced.
A financial and health support scheme for former ADF Firefighters commenced on 20 September 2021.
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AFA Response to Australian Curriculum Review
Recent curriculum review states the ANZAC Legend is to be contested in studies.
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AFA Victoria's statement on the Shrine of Remembrance.
"The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance is a place for commemoration, not protest."
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The Battle for Australia Commemoration Broadcast
A special broadcast commemorating the role of the RAAF in the Battle for Australia.
Read more...Operation Grain Harvest Assist Launched
Operation Grain Harvest Assist Seeks retired service people to help deliver this year’s bumper grain harvest.
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Air Force 2021: Chief of Air Force Oration
The Chief of Air Force Delivers His Oration Reflecting on Air Force 100 Year History.
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ESOs & Minister Meet on Afghanistan Veterans
Ex-Service Organisations meet with Veterans' Affairs Minister on supporting Afghanistan Veterans.
Standardised Service Offer for Veterans
DVA and Services Australia provide veterans with a Standardised Service Offer.
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AFA National President Update - June 2021
An Air Force Association national update from the AFA President, Carl Schiller.
Read more...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.
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2019 AFA Vic/Vietnam Veterans Bursaries Awardees Announced
Two quality applicants were the recipients of the 2019 AFA Victoria Vietnam Veterans Bursaries.
Read more...Sir Richard Williams Sculpture Nears Completion
A bronze sculpture commemorating RAAF Founding Father, Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams nears completion at Moonta, SA.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.