Veterans

Welfare, advice and a voice to government, for anyone who has served in or alongside the Air Force, and the families who served with them. Here’s where to start.

Welfare, advice and a voice to government for the whole Air Force family.

We support anyone who has served in or alongside the Air Force, and the families who served with them. The national Association speaks to government and keeps our history; the seven Divisions help in person.

Where to start

The national Association can point you in the right direction. Your Division is usually who helps in person.

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Support & advocacy

What the national Association does, what your Division does locally, and how to reach either.

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Wearing awards

How to wear medals and decorations correctly, with the AFA poster and guide to download.

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Honours & awards

The awards the Association sponsors, including the AFA Trophy and the Leadership & Proficiency Awards.

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Useful links

DVA, Open Arms, Legacy and other trusted services, all in one list that we keep up to date.

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Who does what

The Association is a national body and seven Divisions. Knowing which one to ask saves you a phone call.

The national Association

Speaks for the whole Air Force family

  • Represents veterans and families to government and DVA
  • Makes submissions to inquiries and reviews
  • Sponsors honours and awards for serving members
  • Leads national commemoration and keeps Air Force history

Your Division

Helps in person, in your state

  • Welfare visits and practical help
  • Advice on DVA entitlements (services vary by Division)
  • Local branches, reunions and commemorative services
  • Membership applications and enquiries

Need help now? Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling is free and available 24/7 on 1800 011 046.

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Our seven Divisions, in every state and the ACT, then and now.

Talk to someone near you

Every Division has its own welfare and advocacy contacts. Pick yours to see who to call.

Veteran support news

All veteran support news

Help us be there

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

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