Membership

The camaraderie and mateship that comes from having been in the RAAF — and a way to contribute to the support and welfare we provide for our colleagues.

Around 30 branches across New South Wales – One Team Through Life
Why join

A place in the Air Force family, wherever you are in service life

The Air Force Association seeks to attract serving and recently discharged ex-RAAF personnel to enjoy the camaraderie and mateship that comes from having been in the RAAF, and to contribute to the support and welfare we provide for our colleagues.

The NSW Division is an incorporated not-for-profit charitable organisation led by volunteers. Its revenue comes from modest investments, membership subscriptions and donations from supportive ex-service people. Approximately thirty branches are spread across the state, each self-funding and self-administering, driven by a common vision rather than command and control.

Ready to join?

Complete the online application, submit it, and you’ll receive an email with payment instructions and your membership point of contact.

Who can join

Eligibility

Serving & ex-serving

All military personnel, serving and post-service, regardless of active operational experience.

Any air force

Members and former members of any air force, or the air element of a defence force.

Family

Spouses, widows, offspring and siblings of members of the Association.

Cadets & enthusiasts

Australian Air Force Cadets, the Australian Air League, and others with a genuine interest in military aviation.

What you get

Member benefits

Advice and advocacy

Free face-to-face support with DVA claims, entitlements and appeals.

Branch life

Around thirty branches across NSW, each with its own meetings and gatherings.

Welfare and visitation

Hospital and home visits, and assistance for families in difficult periods.

A voice to government

Representation on matters affecting ex-service personnel.

WINGS and Sitrep

Australia’s aviation magazine since 1942, plus the quarterly bulletin.

Air Force Connect

Automatic registration for the social events calendar and member groups.

Aviation heritage

Commemoration, oral history projects and the preservation of memorabilia.

A wider federation

Part of the national Association and the World Veterans Federation since 1954.

Supporting the cause

Your subscription funds advocacy, welfare and commemoration across NSW.

How to apply

Three steps to membership

01

Choose a branch

Around thirty branches operate across New South Wales. If you have one in mind, the Branches page lists contact people and locations to help you choose.

Browse Branches
02

Complete the form

Follow the online application and click Submit. Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Applications may also be downloaded and posted if you prefer.

Open the Form
03

Confirm and pay

You’ll receive an email detailing payment instructions and your membership point of contact. Your branch will be in touch to welcome you.

Join the Air Force Association

Not sure which membership suits you? Contact the state office and we will point you to the right branch.