Our Mission
To improve the lives of Indigenous Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans, Indigenous in-service ADF members, and their families.
We Are Just Starting Out
and could use your support
There are no other dedicated ATSI Veterans groups which are run by ATSI Veterans. We are located across Australia with some members living in remote communities. Providing services to all members in a culturally appropriate way can be complex and we would welcome your assistance.
All Indigenous Veterans Welcome
You can join us regardless of how long you served
We welcome all types of Defence service including reserve personnel and local observer element (LOE) members. No matter where you live if you can get to a computer with the internet then you can participate in our association. If you know a veteran who can’t get to a computer then let us know and we will try to reach out to them. We will do our best to connect with the most remote veterans.
Connect With Us
Our board and executive officers
Dr Joseph West, CEO
Joe is Murawarri from the Culgoa region and served in the regular Army for 21 years and still serves the Army and Defence as a reservist. Joe is the founder of ATSIVA and the interim Chief Executive Officer.
John (Jack) Pearson
John has served for in over 25 years in various roles as an Army Reservist and has been a long standing member and contributor to Army’s Indigenous progress,
Ray Rosendale CSM
Ray is a Kuku Yalani Man and served in the Royal Australian Navy for 21 years. As a Chief Petty Officer Ray was appointed as the Inaugural Navy Strategic Advisor on Indigenous Cultural Affairs.
The Latest News
Calleo Recruitment Provides Substantial Support For Second Consecutive Year
Calleo Sponsored Chiefs Cup ACT Veterans vs Command and Staff College
Calleo for a second year have provided a substantial donation to underwrite ATSIVA operation. Through their collaboration with the ACT Veterans Rugby Union Association […]
Tax Free Donations Are Now Here
Why not be one of the first to test out our new donations system, help out our veterans and get yourself a tax deduction while you are at it?
Your donation no matter how […]
Join us at the Indigenous Veterans Forum 19 Aug 2023
Register for FREE here: https://indigenousveterans.eventbrite.com.au
The purpose of the ATSI Veterans Forum is to meet other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans and to learn about your DVA entitlements.
This fully online event will include networking […]
Have Questions? Contact Us
Please be patient with us, we are still working on raising our group