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25.01.2022 The Australian Bravery Association would like to pass on our condolences to the family and friends of Mr Warwick Cary ESM who passed away last week. He has been a great supporter of the ABA over many years. Warwick was well known to many ABA members and for many years owned and operated Cary Corp, which was a medal mounting and medal frame business at Rockdale. On a voluntary basis he was involved with the SES (State Emergency Service) and was OC of the Kogarah district. I...t was for his long and dedicated service to the SES that he was awarded the ESM (Emergency Services Medal) and he was also the state protocol officer. Warwick was always prepared to help any ABA member with medal mounting (pro bono) and in the early days donated large medal boards for auction (fundraising) and for presentations on our behalf. Warwick will be missed by his loving family and many friends.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the 29 recipients of Australian Bravery Awards who where announced today.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to all the Bravery awardees who were announced by the Governor General in the Australian Bravery Decorations Honours List in March 31. Details can be found at:

21.01.2022 The Australian Bravery Association National Conference started with a very welcoming Official reception at the Royal Australian Mint. Thanks to CEO Ross MacDiarmid and his wonderful staff for their hospitality and support. Congratulations to Thomas Harper and Jae Waters who were awarded the ABA Brave Youth of the Year Award on the night.

19.01.2022 For only the 2nd time in Australia's history, all 10 recipients of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal were gathered together. These being the living recipients o...f the Victoria Cross, Victoria Cross for Australia, The George Cross and the Cross of Valour. An exceptional honour for all of these men to be recognised by the British High Commissioner, Ms Menna Rawlings and Brigadier Andy Harrison at the centenary of Armistice Gala Dinner at Parliament House in Canberra. Darrell Tree Al Sparkes Tim Britten Rich Joyes Victor Boscoe See more

19.01.2022 Congratulations to ABA member, Mark Hoskinson AFSM OAM, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)in today's Queen's Birthday Honours List for service to primary industry, and to the community. Mark is pictured here with his wife, Helen, and General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC at the ABA Service of Remembrance at Government House last year.

19.01.2022 The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley reflect on the people they have met, the countless examples of kindness and compassion they have witnessed and the huge stre...ngth they have seen across Australia in their first 12 months in Office. "If any Australian had a day to walk in our shoes, they would have an optimism for our country ... we have difficult days and we have difficult times and there are big issues, but underneath, at the core of us, is a really good people."

17.01.2022 Keith Payne VC AM. A great supporter of the ABA.

17.01.2022 Darrell Tree CV and his wife Josie Tree recently attended a 'Don't forget me Cobber' fundraising Luncheon for the Virtual War Memorial at Adelaide Oval on The 12 October With Major General Stuart Smith AO.DSC, Robert Kearney OAM and Dr Brendan Nelson AO

16.01.2022 The Clarke Medal is awarded by the Royal Humane Society each year to recognise the most outstanding case of bravery considered by the society each year. The Gov...ernor-General was delighted to invest Mr Andrew Black with the 2019 Clarke Silver Medal. In 2015, Mr Black helped save two people from a car accident - including pulling one who had been trapped in the wreckage free while a fire burnt around them. During the investiture the Governor-General praised Mr Black for his bravery and selflessness and highlighted the example he had set for the community.

16.01.2022 Thanks to all involved in the ABA National Conference this weekend. It was an honour to have the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA; Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell AO DSC; CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, Ross MacDiarmid; and Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley, join us for the various events. The Service of Remembrance was very special today. Thanks also to ABA Vice-Patrons Doug Baird OAM and Darrell Tree CV for their attendance and support.

16.01.2022 The front cover of the new book written by eminent author and Australian War Memorial curator, Mr Craig Blanch. This book tells the stories of the 23 Australian... recipients of the Imperial award, the George Cross (GC) and the 5 recipients of the Australian Honours and Awards replacement, the Cross of Valour (CV). The book is currently being published and will be released later this year. A proud moment for all concerned. Governor-General of Australia #Valour #gallantry #courage #bravery See more

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Thai cave rescue medics Dr Richard Harris SC OAM and Craig Challen SC OAM who have been named joint 2019 Australians of the Year.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to all the awardees who were awarded Bravery Awards today by the Governor General. Click on the link below for the full list of awardees.

14.01.2022 The June 2020 edition of the ABA Newsletter, For Bravery, can be located at:

14.01.2022 Thanks all for a wonderful weekend in Canberra for the Australian Bravery Association National Conference 8-10 February. Highlights included a special Official Reception at the Royal Australian Mint, the Last Post Ceremony and Black-Tie Dinner at the Australian War Memorial and the Service of Remembrance at Government House. Our thanks to Mr Ross MacDiarmid (CEO -Royal Australian Mint), Dr Brendan Nelson AO (Director Australian War Memorial) and His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) (Governor-General of the Commonwealth Of Australia) for their attendance and support.

13.01.2022 September Edition of the ABA Newsletter- For Bravery. Click on the link and enjoy.

13.01.2022 Last Post Ceremony and Black-Tie Dinner at the Australian War Memorial on 9 February. Inspirational speech by Dr Brendan Nelson AO. Congratulations to Michael Pearson BM APM and Wendy Pearson on their award of the Dennis Lever BM Memorial Award for outstanding service to the ABA.

13.01.2022 Five of Australias most gallant and decorated soldiers have been immortalised on postage stamps as the recipients of the 2015 Australia Post Legends Award. This... years Legends Award recognises five Australians who have received the Victoria Cross, the highest honour that can be bestowed for acts of valour "in the presence of the enemy". The 2015 Australia Post Legends Award recipients are Keith Payne VC OAM, Mark Donaldson VC, Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, Daniel Keighran VC and, for the first time in the Awards history, Legends status will be awarded posthumously to Cameron Baird VC MG.

13.01.2022 Nominations for the Police Federation of Australia's National Police Bravery Awards close on 30 June 2018. This award has been developed for police by police an...d nominations are sought from officers across the country. If you know someone in the AFP who has performed an exceptional act in exceptional circumstances, then this is your chance to have them recognised. The online nominations form are available at policeweek.org.au/bravery-awards The Awards will be presented in Canberra on 19 September 2018 as part of Police Week activities.

12.01.2022 Coming up on SBS TV this Wednesday May 27th (8.30pm), Kundu's one-hour documentary An Australian Hero: Keith Payne VC, presented and reported by Ray Martin. K...eith has arguably done more since he was awarded the VC than he did to get the VC. General Sir Peter Cosgrove. Those words by our former defence chief and recent Governor-General go to the heart of the story of one of our greatest Australians and our oldest Victoria Cross recipient, Keith Payne. Fifty years since Keith earned the highest honour for valour by rescuing 40 men in a bloody Vietnam War battle, hes still fighting - to improve and even save the lives of men and women suffering post-traumatic stress. Television legend Ray Martin and producer-director Max Uechtritz criss-crossed Australia with Keith for the last year documenting the life of the indefatigable and unconventional 86-year-old war hero turned civilian warrior against PTSD. Capturing incredible images were some of Australia's most awarded cinematographers Andy Taylor ACS, Ben Emery, Trent Butler ACS, Andrew Hyde and Steve Davis with sound from David Springan- O'Rourke, Jo Bursill and James Petch and editing by Lenard Cassimatis. Its a story rooted in steely resolve to overcome his own darkness of alcohol and PTSD that threatened to destroy his marriage and family. The man that emerged is an inspiration for veterans and school kids alike, from his hometown of Mackay to Canberra and Kununurra and Nowra to Narrabeen. Keith is a little bloke with a huge heart whos made and continues to make a massive contribution to Australian society, without fanfare or fuss, says Ray Martin. Hes a national treasure yet his searingly honest story still surprises. Nowhere is that more evident than in the outback Keith loves. Hes as comfortable charming cheeky indigenous kids or eating damper with their elders on a sacred salt lake and as he is taking tea with the Queen at the Palace or Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove on the lawns of Admiralty House. The cameras also capture the reunion with the US Green Beret medic Keith rescued in the famous battlefield action of 1969 which earned him high honours and legendary status in the USA as well. Theres inter-generational reverence shown Keith by WW2 survivors, pony-tailed biker Vietnam vets and shiny, young servicemen and women at the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. But neither Keith nor the film flinches from the reality of the early torment of the Victoria Cross curse wrecking Keiths own household as he battled an illness then unknown to the medical profession let alone sufferers themselves: PTSD. Theres heartache from four sons alienated by the ugliness of that period then ultimately pride as their dad conquers his demons and helps others do likewise. Above all, theres a love story of 65 years and counting. The devotion and patience of Flo, the woman beside Keith through thick and thin, is the core of the man and the film. Flo herself has served the community selflessly and, as then war memorial director Brendan Nelson says: SHE deserves the Victoria Cross!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Ms Sharon Prendergast LVO on being recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for service to the Sovereign in last week's Queen's Birthday Honours list (UK). This prestigious award, Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO), is in recognition of years of professional and dedicated service. Sharon will be presented her medal by the Governor-General of Australia next week. Sharon (pictured amongst our CV Vice-Patrons) is the Director of Honours and Awards at Government House, Canberra. She is a wonderful supporter of the Australian Bravery Association and bravery awardees in general.

11.01.2022 Please find attached link to the programme and registration form for the Australian Bravery Association National Conference in Canberra from 7 to 9 February 2020. You will note that the ACT Chief Minister has agreed to attend the official welcome on 7 February and we are hoping that our patron, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, will be able to join us at the Service of Remembrance on 9 February. The Black-Tie Dinner on 8 February will again be hosted by the Royal Australian Mint. We hope to see you all there for what will be an enjoyable weekend.

10.01.2022 On 1 December, the Governor-General will present the insignia of the Victoria Cross for Australia to the family of Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean. The hi...storic ceremony at Government House in Canberra will be streamed live on this page. In the lead up, we will be sharing content about Teddy’s story. In this piece, Dr Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last surviving member of HMAS Armidale shares his recollections of his shipmate who he was, how he approached life on board Armidale and interacted with his shipmates. For a young man of 18, his voice was not soft and sweet it was firm and strong. He didn’t speak quietly he was not lacking in confidence he was a go getter, an outgoing person. Royal Australian Navy Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Australian War Memorial Defence Australia

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the family of Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean whose recommendation for the Victoria Cross was approved toward by the Queen.

07.01.2022 The Australian Bravery Association is proud to announce that His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has taken on the role of Patron of the Australian Bravery Association. We thank HIs Excellency for accepting the role and look forward to working with him to support the aims and objectives of the association. We also thank our Vice-Patrons Keith Payne VC AM; all five Cross of Valour recipients; Darrell Tree CV, Victor Boscoe CV, Allan Sparkes CV OAM, Tim Britten CV and Richard Joyes CV; and Doug Baird OAM, father of Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG, for their ongoing support.

06.01.2022 Australian Nurse, Kirsty Boden, has been posthumously awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for her actions during the London Bridge Terror attack. We thank her for her bravery and wish her family well.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to ABA National Vice-President (Western Australia) Victor Boreham OAM for his award of the Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honours List 2019. A thoroughly deserved award for a wonderful person. Thanks to Victor for his contributions to the ABA and the community over so many years. His award details read: Mr Victor Robert BOREHAM, Samson WA 6163 ... For service to the community. Australian Bravery Awards Association National Vice President Western Australia, since 2000. Board Member, Dr Geoffrey Boyce Brave Youth of the Year selection committee, current. Researcher and Membership Vetter, current. Cockburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia Member, since 1974. Former President. Former Secretary. Former President, Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Association. Awards and recognition include Life Member, Australian Bravery Awards, 2015. Life Member, Cockburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2004. Life Member, Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Association, 2004.

06.01.2022 Service of Remembrance at the Australian Bravery Garden at Government House, Yarralumla on 10 February. A moving experience for all involved. Thanks to His Excellency the Governor General, Chaplain Jim Cosgrove, the Australian Federal Police Guard, Sing Australia and the RMC band for their support.

06.01.2022 The latest ABA newsletter can be located at:

06.01.2022 The Queen has ruled that the George Cross is equivalent to the Victoria Cross. When the Australian Honours System came into effect the Cross of Valour replaced the George Cross.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to ABA VIce-Patron, Doug Baird, who was awarded a O.A.M. in the Queens Birthday Honours List today, for services to Veterans and there families. A well deserved honour for a wonderful man.

04.01.2022 ABA December 2018 Newsletter. Click on the link below. http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com//R.+ABA+Newsletter+December+2

03.01.2022 Congratulations Coralee Lever on another wonderful ABA Mildura get together.

02.01.2022 Bravery and Service honours fast tracked for 9 Australians involved in the Thai cave rescues Governor-General of Australia ABC Australian Bravery Association #courage #bravery #service

02.01.2022 Congratulations and thank you to the 74 people awarded Australian Bravery Decorations by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), on 19 August 2019. Details can be found at:

02.01.2022 ABA National Conference 2019 - Canberra 8-10 February 2019. A great programme is planned including the Black-Tie Dinner at the Australian War Memorial. The programme and registration form can be found on the ABA website by clicking on the following link.

01.01.2022 Do you know an officer who should be recognised for their work? The Police Federation Of Australia National Police Bravery Awards seek to recognise exceptional... acts in exceptional circumstances undertaken by Police Officers across Australia. These awards are not intended to replace other bravery awards (no medallic recognition will be awarded) but has been specifically developed as an award for police by police. This award will transcend all state and jurisdictional divides; making the recipients truly national heroes. Any sworn police officer can make a nomination by completing this form pfa.org.au/national-bravery-awards/ Nominations close 30 June 2018.

01.01.2022 Congratulations and thank you to the brave Australians who have been announced as recipients of Australian Bravery Awards today. Details can be found at: http://www.gg.gov.au/australian-bravery-decorations-honours