VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA inc

The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Inc had its origins in 1979 when the Vietnam Veterans Action Association was formed as a result of the perception that Agent Orange and other chemicals used during the Vietnam War was causing problems for veterans and veterans' children. Since then it has become a strong national organisation with branches in each state. A more detailed history can be found here. More details on the National body can be found on their website.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH

The Western Australian Branch home is at Anzac Cottage, 38 Kalgoorlie St, Mt Hawthorn, the house that was built in a day in 1916 by the Mt Hawthorn community as a memorial to the ANZACs and others who fought in the First World War. By 1991 the cottage had fallen into disrepair and was taken over and restored by the VVAA WA Branch. Until recently the cottage was used to conduct monthly Committee meetings, and there are several events held each year including a sunset service on Anzac Day. The cottage is now managed by the National Trust.

The Branch also has an input into the management of the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion in Kings Park, and services are held at the pavilion on Anzac Day and on the Sunday before Vietnam Veterans Day.

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

A memorial service is held at the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion in Kings Park on the Sunday before Vietnam Veterans Day (18 August) each year to honour the memory of those Western Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. The 2025 service is at 11:00am 17 August.