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Welcome to Naval Association of Australia
We seek to provide an active and rich future that requires determined members.
Being a member sustains the legacy of past service and sacrifice.
The NAA pursue five objectives that underpin our mission:
- Care (welfare) for the diverse and crucial support of Navy and ex-Navy men and women,
- Commemoration by maintaining the legacy of past service and sacrifice.
- Cadets (ANC) by assisting youths to become better citizens through support to the ANC.
- Camaraderie to meet and socialise with like-minded Navy and ex-Navy men and women.
- Community (Engagement) How we interact with and support our local communities.
Our aim is to be a dynamic and contemporary organisation supporting the Navy fraternity in a wide range of different ways with Mateship at the core of our ethos.
The Naval Association of Australia (NAA) was established in 1920. The NAA is the only national organisation with the sole purpose of looking after the interests of serving Navy and ex-Navy men and women. We believe that...
Every member is important to the NAA, the benefit to an individual may not be obvious, however, you will give Voice to Navy in the wider community. The five objectives underpinning our values point to the significance of membership. Compensation, rehabilitation and wellbeing entitlements provided to Navy and ex-Navy men and women today is the result of decades of dedicated work by NAA members.
The NAA is responsible for the HMAS Sydney II Virtual Memorial Website.
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Mark Hammond AO RAN on Appointment as CDF Naval Association of Australia Congratulates Vice Admiral |
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CANBERRA, ACT – The Naval Association of Australia (NAA) warmly congratulates Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN on his appointment as the next Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on 14 April 2026. Vice Admiral Hammond will assume the role in July 2026, succeeding Admiral David Johnston AC RAN. This appointment is a moment of immense pride for the naval community across Australia. Vice Admiral Hammond's extraordinary career – spanning nearly 40 years of distinguished service in the Royal Australian Navy – exemplifies the very best qualities of leadership, dedication, and service to our nation.
Vice Admiral Hammond joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1986 as a junior sailor electronics technician, later rising through the ranks to become Chief of Navy in July 2022. In that role, he has provided exceptional stewardship of one of the Navy's most consequential periods, overseeing Australia's participation in the landmark AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership and the delivery of the future surface combatant fleet. His journey from scrubbing decks as an enlisted sailor to leading all of Australia's armed forces is a testament to the values the Naval Association holds dear: integrity, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to service. It is a story that will inspire generations of sailors and junior officers for years to come.
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“The Naval Association of Australia could not be more proud to see Vice Admiral Hammond elevated to the nation’s highest military office. His career is a shining example of what is possible through dedication and merit. We have the utmost confidence that he will lead our Defence Force with distinction through the complex strategic challenges ahead, and we wish him every success as he takes on this immense responsibility.” David Manolas – National President, Naval Association of Australia
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The NAA also extends its sincere gratitude and best wishes to Admiral David Johnston AC RAN on his retirement. Admiral Johnston's more than 48 years of service have left an indelible mark on the Australian Defence Force, and his contributions to the design of Australia's future force and the implementation of the 2024 National Defence Strategy are a lasting legacy. The Naval Association of Australia looks forward to working with Vice Admiral Hammond in his new role as Chief of the Defence Force, and to continuing its mission of serving and supporting Australia's naval veterans and their families. |
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All documents on the NAA Forms page have now been updated and uploaded for use |
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This includes the new.. Capitation Forms Membership Forms White Ensign Magazine (Change of Address) Form & Nomination Forms. |
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Petition Reason This e-petition aims to attain recognition for service by Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force members, Police, St John Ambulance Association, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and civilians in disaster relief operation following the destruction of Darwin caused by Cyclone Tracy. Approximately 8,000 personnel operated from 25 December 1974 to 30 June 1975, evacuating people, stabilising buildings, bringing in vital supplies, and dealing with casualties. This e-petition argues the National Emergency Medal should be bestowed on all uniformed people involved. The Medal, struck in 2011, was immediately made retrospective for operations in bushfires back to 2009. However, despite several approaches to previous governments to recognise personnel in Cyclone Tracy recovery operations, their reasoning was “the burden of providing historical information for personnel, including researching and sourcing it makes retrospectivity unfeasible.” The petition emphasizes that medals are not merely decorations, but symbols of Australia’s gratitude, respect, and acknowledgment of service and sacrifice. Petition Request We therefore ask the House to request the National Emergency Medal Committee to reconsider whether Cyclone Tracy should be declared a nationally significant emergency for the purpose of the National Emergency Medal, noting that feasibility cannot be known until award recognition is tried. The services involved have personnel in place who can access their records. Your petitioners are capable of assessing other personnel who might apply. If this course of action is not possible, the petitioners request that the Government initiates a process for creation of a totally new medal in Australia – The Cyclone Tracy Medal. |
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