Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Skip to main content
Veterans Supporting Veterans The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veteran's Association

Our Mission

To improve the lives of Indigenous Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans, Indigenous in-service ADF members, and their families.


Connect Indigenous Veterans

Connecting our veterans no matter how remote or isolated they are. Our fully virtual membership and support network combined with face to face touch points aims to keep our veterans engaged.


Supporting Indigenous Veterans

Assisting our veterans in obtaining entitlements and support through existing government and non-government agencies. Building services to bridge gaps in existing support.


Advancing Indigenous Veterans

Supporting our veterans through their career and personal aspirations, both in and out of service. 

 



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.

Learn More



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.

Learn More




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

Tax Free Donations Are Now Here

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 […]


Have Questions? Contact Us

Please be patient with us, we are still working on raising our group


Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Veterans Association Indigenous Corporation

Suite 250

M Centre

11 Palmerston Lane

Manuka ACT 2603

Our preference is that you contact us via email.


(02) 6110 2017

Our preference is that you contact us via email.


ceo (at) atsiva.au

Please email us with any  questions or any concerns you may have.


Lifeline

24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.