Partners

The organisations we deliver programs with, and those whose support makes that work possible.

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The Air Force Association enjoys a strong, collaborative relationship with all the major veteran support organisations operating in Australia. We rarely work alone.

Our partners fall into two groups, and we show them separately on purpose. Delivery partners are the organisations we run programs and services with — the people beside us in the work. Supporting partners are the organisations whose funding and in-kind support make that work possible.

Building relationships and developing opportunities with the Air Force, the Divisions, other ex-service organisations, sponsors and business partners is the first of the Association’s five strategic objectives.

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Corporate membership is open to businesses associated with Defence, and to any organisation that wishes to support veterans and their families.

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Last updated 28 September 2026

Who we run programs with

Delivery partners

Organisations the Association delivers programs, services and commemoration alongside.

  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs

    The Association is a member of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Ex-Service Organisation Round Table (ESORT), where national ex-service organisations meet with DVA and the Minister to raise the issues affecting veterans and their families.

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  • Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling

    Free, confidential counselling and support for veterans and their families, 24 hours a day. A DVA service the Association refers to and works alongside.

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  • Royal Australian Air Force

    The Association sponsors honours and awards for serving members, including the Air Force Association Trophy, and works with Air Force on commemoration and heritage.

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Who we work with

  • Member

    DVA ESO Round Table (ESORT)

    The Department of Veterans’ Affairs forum for ex-service organisations represented at the national level.

    ESORT membership

  • Founding member

    Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)

    The Association is a founding member of the Alliance, which speaks with one voice for its member organisations.

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  • Closely connected

    Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA)

    The Association remains closely connected with the DFWA on matters affecting serving and former members and their families.

    About DFWA

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Our history Founded by Australian Flying Corps veterans in Melbourne on 26 February 1920 — a year before the Royal Australian Air Force itself. National Board The Board governs the Air Force Association Ltd. It raises and administers funds for the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families, and leads our advocacy with the Australian Government. Governance A national company, a skills-based Board, a Federation Council and seven separately incorporated Divisions — under one Constitution.

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Gifts and memberships are what keep welfare visits, advocacy and commemoration going in every state.

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