Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association

We recognise, connect, and advocate for all Australians who serve or have served in peacekeeping, peacemaking, and humanitarian operations within Australia and overseas.

We support and represent current and former members of the Australian Defence Force and their families.

APPVA supports Australian Federal Police that have deployed on humanitarian or peacekeeping missions.

We support and represent deployed civilian specialists from Australian Government agencies.

We support and represent Australians who have contributed to international stabilisation, election monitoring, reconstruction, and humanitarian missions.

Our Purpose

Purpose of the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association (APPVA)

The Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association exists to recognise, connect, support, and advocate for all Australians who serve or have served in peacekeeping, peacemaking, and humanitarian operations within Australia and overseas.

APPVA represents and supports:

Current and former members of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
Australian Federal Police personnel
Deployed civilian specialists from Australian Government agencies
Australians who have contributed to international stabilisation, election monitoring, reconstruction, and humanitarian missions

We warmly welcome all veterans and their family members to join the Assocation.

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Current Projects and Events

Peacekeeper Return to Country Project

The Peacekeeper Return to Country Project is a nationally significant initiative led by the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association (APPVA).