Support References



161 INDEPENDANT RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT (POSSUMS)

A brief account of the unit’s establishment and service in Vietnam

A PITTANCE OF TIME

Do you Remember Them?

ADVOCACY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Information on compensation and welfare training

AUSTRALIAN ORDER OF BATTLE

Lists the units that served in the Vietnam War and many links to unit Associations.

BATTLE OF BINH BA

On the morning of 6 June 1969, a Centurion tank and an armoured recovery vehicle were making their way along Route 2 towards the village of Binh Ba. Classified as ‘amber’, the route was considered one on which enemy contact was possible, but unlikely.

BATTLE OF CORAL & BALMORAL/TET OFFENSIVE

This link covers the TET Offensive and the Battles of Coral and Balmoral

BATTLE OF NUI LE

In September 1971, just weeks before they were due to leave for home, soldiers of the Australian Task Force fought their last battle of the Vietnam War. In what became known as the Battle of Nui Le, 24 soldiers were wounded and five were killed – they were the last Australians to die in combat … Continued

BATTLES OF THE VIETNAM WAR

Binh Ba Coral & Balmoral Long Khanh Long Tan

CASUALTY LIST

List of Australian and New Zealand forces KIA in Vietnam

CHEMICALS IN VIETNAM

Information on chemicals used in Vietnam including Agent Orange and links to new studies.

CU CHI TUNNELS

Information on the infamous tunnels of Vietnam.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS INFORMATION

All the DVA info in one place.

DRUG FREE AUSTRALIA

Drug Free Australia is a peak body, representing organizations and individuals who value the health and wellbeing of our nation. It plays a key role as a community voice, staying in touch with every day Australians – families and young people – via newsletters, community forums and the media, to ensure a clear message of … Continued

END OF WAR LIST

Media Release – 25 February 1998

EVERYMAN’S

Extending Christian friendship to Australian Defence Force personnel, families, Veterans and Allies through our “Home away from Home” recreation Centres on Military Bases.

FSB ANDERSON

The decimation of Australian Army Sappers on standing patrol during the Battle of Fire Support Base Andersen, SOUTH VIETNAM TET OFFENSIVE 1968

INFANTRY UNITS IN VIETNAM

A brief description of each unit on their respective tours of duty

LIFESTYLE COURSE HISTORY

A short history of how the Lifestyle Courses came into being.

LINKS TO RELATED SITES

Mostly veteran orientated sites with some civilian sites that pertain to veterans.

LONG TAN CROSS

Pictures of the Cross taken August 2020.

LOST MEDALS

A site for those looking for lost medals.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please print membership form and mail to State Secretary, ANZAC House, 4 Collins Street Melbourne 3000A cheque or money order for AUD$20 is required.

MYTHS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS

Some interesting data on Australian deaths in Vietnam.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

Offsite information on the National Service Scheme during the Vietnam War.

PARTNERS OF VETERANS

FOR THOSE WHO STAND BESIDE THEM

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

An explanation of PTSD and its effects.

RAAF NO. 9 SQUADRON HISTORY

2 Sqn 9 Sqn 35 Sqn 37 Sqn Australian Vietnam Aircraft Photos RAAF Final Involvement

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY IN VIETNAM

RAN Ships In VietnamANZAC, Boonaroo, Brisbane II, Derwent, Duchess, Hobart, Jeparit, Melbourne, Parramatta III, Perth, Stuart, Swan, Sydney, Torrens, Vampire Vendetta, Yarra.

STROKE FOUNDATION

The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works with the public, Government, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.

TERMINOLOGY OF THE VIETNAM WAR

Terms and sayings used during the Vietnam War.

THE TET OFFENSIVE

In the Tet offensive of 1968, the Viet Cong attacked more than 100 cities and towns. Australia’s Task Force played a major role in restoring order in Phuoc Tuy and safeguarding U.S. bases near Bien Hoa. Meanwhile, graphic television reportage revealed to the Western world all the horror and futility of the war.

TPI’S IN VOLUNTARY WORK

Information on Government’s position for TPI’s undertaking volunteer work.

TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN

A tribute to the 98 Vietnam veterans who died on active service during the Vietnam War, and are either interred in Victoria or are commemorated by a plaque in a Victorian cemetery.

VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICE

A suggested funeral service for those involved with the death of a Vietnam Veteran.

VICTORIAN VETERANS COUNCIL

The Victorian Veterans Council is a new independent statutory body established in 2006 under the Veterans Act 2005.

VIETNAM REMEMBERED

Overview from the 60’s to the end of the Vietnam War.

VIETNAM REMEMBERED – 50 YEARS LATER

The year 2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, and with the support of the Victorian Government, the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Victorian Branch Inc.) conducted a wide range of functions and commemorative services throughout that year. A book detailing those Commemorative Service activities, titled Victoria Remembers Vietnam, was published as a … Continued

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, Victorian Branch, conducts an annual Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Service at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance on 18 August, commencing at 11am. The service commemorates those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and those that still suffer and where appropriate, also provides a focus on important engagements from the Vietnam War.

VIETNAM VETERANS MORTALITY SITE

Off site web page dealing with the deaths of Vietnam Veterans.

VIETNAM VETERANS NOMINAL ROLL

Link to the Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans.

VIETNAM WAR VICTORIAN MEMORIALS

Shows various memorials around Victoria.

VVAA ACHIEVEMENTS

Results the Association has been able to achieve.

VVAA BADGE

History of the VVAA Badge.

VVAA NATIONAL PATRON

A brief history of the VVAA National Patron.

WEAPONS OF WAR

Weapons and armaments used by both sides during the war.

WELFARE BEGINS WITH YOU

An open letter to All Veterans from Bob Elworthy AM, President VVAA Vic Branch

WHAT TO DO WHEN DEATH COMES VISITING

A TIP produced document outlining the steps to take when a loved one passes.