News Archive
2023 Air Force Proficiency & Leadership Awards

National Vice President presents Air Force Association Trophy at the Air Force Proficiency & Leadership Awards.
A Lifetime of Service - AM Jake Newham (Retd)

Commemorating the life and career of Air Marshall John ‘Jake’ William Newham AC (Retd), 1930 - 2022.
Commemorative Medallion for Vietnam Veterans

The Prime Minister launches a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal to be abolished

The Government has announced that the AAT will be replaced with a new federal administrative review body.
Latest AD ASTRA Podcast: AM Mel Hupfeld AO DSC

AD ASTRA podcasts are an AFA and AFA NSW initiative, capturing recollections of our Air Force people. Listen now.
RAF Tornado (GR4) Gifted to Australia

The Royal Air Force has donated a Tornado GR4 to the AFA (WA Division) Aviation Heritage Museum.
2023 Bursary Applications Now Open

Applications for the AFA Victoria 2023 Bursary & Encouragement Awards close on 20 January 2023. Apply Now!
Remembrance Day Commemoration Service

Join us for our annual Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Point Cook on Sunday 6 November 2022.
Royal Commission Interim Report - Govt Response

Government response to Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide Interim Report.
AVCAT Scholarships - Apply Now

Applications for AVCAT scholarships - including Long Tan Bursaries – are now open.
Vale Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat

History & Heritage Branch will host a RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat at Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo 29-30 Oct.
Air Force Band Celebrates with Free Concert

The Air Force Band is marking 100 years with a free concert on 12 August at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
Air Force Association National Restructure

The AFA’s national body will restructure to form a National Board of Directors and a Federation Council.
ADSO Sets 2022-25 Policy Objectives

The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) has released its Policy Objectives for 2022-25.
Federal Budget 2022-23 - Veterans' Information

The 2022-23 Federal Budget includes some welcome spending initiatives for veterans and their families.
Scholarships to ease military transition.

AFA welcomes education and skills training scholarships for young Australians and veterans in regional areas.
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.
RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star

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

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

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

A Commemoration Service for the late Jack Bell, who passed away on 26 November, will be held on 6 December.
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.
Remembrance Day 2021 - Shrine Information

This year's Remembrance Day service at the Shrine will be open to the public with capacity restrictions.