Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ AssociationWe 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 Winter 2026 magazine is available now. You can read it on-line or download it. Go to News – Magazine Archive
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.
We warmly welcome all veterans and their family members to join the Assocation.
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The Peacekeeper Return to Country Project is a nationally significant initiative led by the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association (APPVA).
A national monument is being progressed to honour Australian Defence Force personnel who lost their lives in training.
Peacekeeper Dinner 12 September 2026 will celebrate the opening of the Australian War Memorial Peacekeeper Galleries.
Care packages being sent to current deployed ADF personnel and their families.
Filming of a documentary highlighting the work and experiences of Australian veterans who served in the Namibia.
4WD drive crossing of the Simpson Desert slated for second QTR 2027
