The Association was formally developed on July 25th 1993 and the Headquarters were established at Keswick. Throughout the next ten years, 10 Sub-branches have been formed throughout the State so all members can now attend a sub-branch in the near proximity of their home.
Our Objectives
Objective: 1
To promote the interests and welfare of National Servicemen, their families and dependants and to provide an avenue for social interaction between them.
Objective: 4
To promote the history and tradition of the Australian Defence Forces and in particular National Servicemen.
Objective: 7
To establish a fund for the general conduct and management of the Association.
Objective: 2
To promote comradeship within and between persons who have served in the Australian Defence Forces and Allied Forces.
Objective: 5
To obtain recognition of all National Servicemen by an award in the Australian Honours system.
Objective: 8
To promote the concept of National Service and Community Service by the youth of Australia.
Objective: 3
To support and participate in celebrations honouring past and present members of the Australian Defence Forces and in particular the remembrance on Anzac Day.
Objective: 6
To observe a day in each year to be called National Serviceman’s Day in recognition of the contribution to Australia by National Servicemen.
Objective: 9
To assist and affiliate with other organisations having like objects or membership as the Association upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed on.