Certificate of Appreciation

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If you're a veteran or a veteran's family member, you may be able to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation. These are issued as a national gesture of thanks for military service.

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  1. Why issue certificates?
  2. Who can apply 
  3. Steps to apply
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Why issue certificates?

The certificates are a way of expressing the nation’s gratitude to those who served:

  • overseas in Australia’s Defence Force during the Second World War and in overseas wars, conflicts and peace operations since
  • on the home front in the Second World War

They do not confer any eligibility for entitlements under the:

Certificates are issued as part of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants program.

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Who can apply 

You can apply for a certificate if you are a:

  • veteran who served in the wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for which certificates are available
  • family member on behalf of a deceased eligible person

What service qualifies?

Certificates are issued for service with Australia's Defence Forces:

  • in overseas wars, conflicts or peace operations during the specified dates in the application form
  • on the home front during the Second World War

Information about who is eligible for a certificate is in the guidelines:

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Steps to apply

To apply for a Certificate of Appreciation:

  1. download and complete the application form
  2. send your completed application form to your local federal member
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