Partners of Veterans Association of Australia

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

🌼 HONOURING THE HIDDEN SERVICE — THANK YOU! 🌼

What a day. What a community. And what a wonderful reminder of what can happen when people come together!

On 16 October, Partners of Veterans Australia (P.V.A.) brought together partners, families, veterans, community organisations and supporters at the Australian War Memorial for a truly memorable day.

From the commemorative wreath laying to the National Symposium, Community Support Showcase and Gala Dinner, the day was filled with connection, conversation, recognition and friendship.

To everyone who attended, spoke, supported, volunteered or contributed — THANK YOU! 💛

But Honouring the Hidden Service was never intended to be just one day.

The conversations don’t stop here. In fact, they’re only getting started!

P.V.A. is about bringing people together, sharing information, building friendships and ensuring the partners and families of Australia’s veterans have a strong, collective voice.

And that voice is stronger when more people get involved.

🌼 Keep the conversations going.
🌼 Share your experiences and ideas.
🌼 Invite others into our community.
🌼 Get involved and help shape what comes next.

Not a P.V.A. member yet? There’s never been a better time to join!

👉 https://pva.org.au/join-us/

Let’s build on the connections made, the stories shared and the conversations started.

Because behind every uniform is a family that serves too.

💛 Honouring the Hidden Service — For those that stand beside them.

13/10/2026

🇦🇺 HONOURING THE HIDDEN SERVICE – NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

For those who stand beside them.

Behind every uniform is a family whose service, sacrifice and resilience deserve recognition.

This Friday, 16 October, Partners of Veterans Australia (P.V.A.) will bring together Defence and veteran families, government leaders, clinicians and advocates at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for a national conversation about the people who serve alongside those in uniform.

Through powerful presentations and panel discussions, we will explore the experiences of Defence and veteran families, mental health and wellbeing, recognition, advocacy and the importance of ensuring their voices are heard.

📅 Friday, 16 October 2026
📍 Australian War Memorial, Canberra
🕙 National Symposium: 10.00 am – 3.30 pm
🤝 Community Engagement Showcase: 9.30 am – 3.00 pm

🎟️ LAST CHANCE – A HANDFUL OF TICKETS REMAIN!

We've released a very limited number of additional tickets. First in, best dressed!

Book directly through Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honouring-the-hidden-service-national-symposium-tickets-1992616217747

Whether you are a Defence partner, veteran family member, advocate or someone passionate about supporting our military community, we would love you to join us.

Because service doesn't end with the person wearing the uniform.

🌼 Honouring the Hidden Service – For those who stand beside them.

29/09/2026

Meet one of our Honouring the Hidden Service sponsors: First Responder Broadband.

Founded by a Navy veteran, First Responder Broadband provides home internet with Australian based support, unlimited data plans and no lock-in contracts. It also offers an ongoing monthly discount to eligible current and former service members, including veterans.

A dependable connection matters to veteran families. It helps us stay close when service takes us apart, and access the people, work and support we need when life changes. That makes this partnership a particularly fitting one for an event recognising those who stand beside our veterans.

Thank you to First Responder Broadband for supporting Honouring the Hidden Service and the families at its heart.

Learn more or check what’s available at your address: https://www.firstresponderbroadband.com.au

29/09/2026

One evening to honour those who stand beside them.

On Friday 16 October, join Partners of Veterans Australia for the Honouring the Hidden Service Gala Dinner at the Australian War Memorial.

We’ll gather beneath the F-111 in the ANZAC Atrium for dinner, live music from the Royal Military College Band Contemporary Ensemble, and a celebration of the partners and families whose service so often goes unseen.

7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Black tie or formal attire
Military mess dress and miniature medals welcome.

Final tickets are available. Search “Honouring the Hidden Service Gala Dinner” on Eventbrite to book your place.

Email: [email protected]

21/08/2026

🎶 THE BAND IS BOOKED. THE TABLES ARE SET. NOW WE NEED YOU.

The Royal Military College Band Contemporary Ensemble is joining us LIVE for the Honouring the Hidden Service Gala Dinner at the Australian War Memorial.

This is a night for the whole veteran community — serving members, veterans, partners, widows and widowers, children, families, carers, ESOs and friends — across every generation of Australian service.

🥂 Fine dining
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🏅 Awards
🎤 Guest speakers
✨ All inside the magnificent ANZAC Atrium

Friday 16 October | 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Black Tie/Formal | Mess Dress & miniatures welcome

🎟️ P.V.A. Members: $150 + booking fee
🎟️ Non-Members: $175 + booking fee

Not a member? There’s a rather obvious solution to that. 😉

Join P.V.A. and save on your Gala ticket:
https://pva.org.au/join-us/

🔥 Grab your partner. Rally your mates. Get your ESO together. Book a table.

We want to fill the ANZAC Atrium with the veteran community and give generations of Defence families the recognition they deserve.

DON’T JUST HEAR ABOUT IT AFTERWARDS. BE IN THE ROOM.

🎟️ Book now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993091266631

17/08/2026

For every partner who waited. Every child who said goodbye. Every family who carried on.

Across generations of Australian military service, families have served too.

On 16 October, it’s their turn to be honoured.

It’s time to fill the ANZAC Atrium.

On 16 October 2026, the Australian War Memorial will host a very special evening beneath the iconic F-111 — the Honouring the Hidden Service Gala Dinner.

And this isn’t just for partners.

If you’re part of Australia’s Defence and veteran community, this night is for you.

Serving members. Veterans. Partners. Families. Carers. ESOs. Advocates. Defence industry. Health professionals. Researchers. Supporters. Friends.

Come together for a night of:

✨ Fine dining
🎶 Live entertainment
🎤 Guest speakers
🏅 Awards recognising outstanding contribution to the veteran community
🥂 Good company — and a chance to actually enjoy ourselves!

7.00pm for 7.30pm
📍 ANZAC Atrium, Australian War Memorial
🎩 Black Tie / Formal
🎖️ Military Mess Dress (Mess Kit) and miniature medals warmly welcomed.

P.V.A. Members — $150 + booking fee
Non-Members — $175 + booking fee

Already coming to the Wreath Laying or Symposium?

Don’t go home afterwards.

Get dressed up, bring your partner and finish the day with us.

Better yet — grab your mates, your ESO, your workplace or your State Executive and make up a table of ten.

Help us fill the room and make a very visible statement:

The service of Australia’s Defence and veteran Partners and families matters.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR GALA TICKET:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993091266631

Join us for a night to celebrate and appreciate the unsung heroes making a real difference!

06/08/2026

Are you looking for accomodation for the 16 October 2026? Look at neighbouring Queanbeyan - lots of opportunities in Queanbeyan and only a short taxi trip away!

https://www.touristqueanbeyan.com.au/stay-with-us

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

Missed out on a Symposium ticket? There may still be a chance!

A small number of additional Symposium tickets for Honouring the Hidden Service (16 October 2026) are available for allocation.

✅ Paid-up P.V.A. members will receive first priority.

Not a member? Consider joining P.V.A. to improve your opportunity to secure a ticket while supporting Australia’s leading organisation for Defence and veteran partners, families and carers.

What you need to do:
• Contact your State P.V.A. Secretary by 31 July 2026.
• State Secretaries are coordinating a single consolidated return to the Event Management Team.
• Please provide your full name, email address and mobile number when registering your interest.

For your State P.V.A. contact, visit www.pva.org.au.

Please note: Registering your interest does not guarantee a ticket. Tickets will be allocated based on availability, with priority given to paid-up financial members of P.V.A.