Branch - Vietnam Veterans
The RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association (RAAFVVA) was formalised at the inaugural Annual General Meeting held on Anzac Day 1987.
Our History
The Association operated as a social organisation until the need for welfare support was recognised. This resulted in the RAAFVVA seeking affiliation with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, and as a consequence became a sub-branch of the VVAA in June 1992.
In 2012, after a referendum of members, the Association became an affiliated member of the Air Force Association, as the Vietnam Veterans Branch. In accordance with the wishes expressed by members at the time of the amalgamation with the Air Force Association (Victorian Division), we continue to operate in tandem with the Victorian Vietnam Veterans State Association of Australia as a small (but viable) RAAFVVA sub-branch. The Association maintains its involvement in all aspects of Veteran Welfare support and is well placed to meet the welfare needs of RAAF veterans.
The RAAFVVA is affiliated with the Air Force Association. Members are therefore welcome to visit and use the Air Force Association complex, which includes a reading room, library and small museum, whenever they are in the vicinity.
Contacts
President
Christopher Hudnott
ph: 0438 331 215
Secretary
RAAF Wellbeing and Compensation Advocates
Melbourne Area
Alan White - Wellbeing Advocate Level 2
ph: (03) 9598 1007
Melton
Bill Wiltshire - Compensation Advocate Level 2
ph: (03) 9746 9582
Meetings
Committee Meetings
The RAAFVVA Committee meets monthly in the “Point Cook Room” at the Air Force Association - Victoria headquarters at 24 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122 (ph: 03 9813 4600).
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, commencing at 1300 hours. RAAFVVA members are encouraged to attend these meetings as observers.
At least one monthly meeting each year – generally over a weekend – is held at a regional locality where at least one member reside
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting is traditionally held on a Sunday in February each year at the Air Force Association - Victoria headquarters (see above), commencing at 1400 hours. The meeting is completed in time to permit attending members to participate in a social reunion for the remainder of the afternoon.
Our Monthly Luncheons
The RAAFVV meets monthly at the Mail Exchange Hotel (see the map below)
Join Us
There are three categories of RAAFVV membership:
- Ordinary membership: Persons who are:
- A Vietnam Veteran serving or former member of the RAAF or Allied Air Forces with service for a minimum of 6 months, or adult partner, dependant or descendant.
- Association membership: Persons who are:
- Widows or widowers of ex-RAAF Vietnam Veteran members; or
- Spouses and partners of Ordinary Members; and their family members who are over 18 years of age.
- Concurrent membership: Persons who are:
- Eligible for Ordinary Membership; and are maintaining current annual Ordinary Membership in a Air Force Unit or Role Association recognised by the Air Force Association.
- Note: All applications for Concurrent Membership will require Board of Management approval to take effect.
Membership of all categories is open to eligible applicants Australia-wide. Overseas applicants may also apply.
The Membership Application can be downloaded and printed from this site in PDF format. Simply click on the button below to download and print the form.
Please send your completed form and your subscription to:
RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association
PO Box 1038
Hawthorn
Vic 3122
AFA Bursaries & Encouragement Awards
Since 2010, educational bursaries have assisted over 35 young students of RAAF Vietnam veterans with their education or training endeavors. For details and how to apply, please visit our Bursaries page.
Branch News
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AFA Foundation Presents 2018 Annual Bursaries to Students
At a special joint Air Force Association/RAAF Vietnam Veterans’ Association ceremony earlier this year, young students were presented bursaries in support of their continuing academic studies and vocational training.
Vietnam Veterans Newsletter - December 2018
In this edition:
President's Report | Point Cook Armisitce Centenary | Bursary Applications Open | Veteran Card | and more...
Vietnamese-Australian Community Honours 521 Australians Lost in the Vietnam War
