Veteran Advocacy Professional Standards Australia

Trusted, United Advocacy Delivering Consistent, Ethical Support for Veterans.

Support better outcomes for those who've served.

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Our Foundational Mission

"Our mission is to lead with integrity and excellence in veteran advocacy and lobbying, uniting all service providers through a collaborative, ethical framework. We are committed to delivering consistent, standardised support that earns veterans' trust and upholds their rights, dignity and wellbeing."

VAPSA is dedicated to ensuring every Australian veteran receives the highest standard of support and representation they deserve. Our work builds a cohesive, effective, and ethical advocacy sector.

Veteran Advocacy Support

Our Core Priorities & Strategic Goals

Policy Leadership and Collaboration

Veteran-Centred Representation

Goal: Deliver and support expert, trauma-informed representation for veterans.

Ensuring every veteran receives compassionate and effective advocacy tailored to their unique needs.

Accreditation, Training & Standards

Goal: Build a nationally consistent framework for the training, accreditation, and ongoing professional development of advocates.

Elevating the capability and ethical practice of all veteran advocates across Australia.

Policy Leadership

Goal: Influence the reform of the veterans’ entitlements framework to ensure it is streamlined, equitable, and veteran-focused.

Driving systemic change to create a fairer, more responsive support system for veterans and their families.

Sector Coordination & Support

Goal: Strengthen the capability and collaboration of organisations and advocates nationally.

Fostering a unified community of support, sharing best practices and resources.

Public Awareness & System Accountability

Goal: Build public and political understanding of veterans’ entitlements issues and drive accountability across the system.

Advocating for transparency and responsiveness in veteran support services.

Veteran advocates and community members connecting

Fostering a Strong Community

At VAPSA, we believe in the power of connection and shared experience. Our community is built on mutual respect, unwavering support, and a collective commitment to improving the lives of veterans.

We actively work to bring together advocates, service providers, and veterans, creating a vibrant network where knowledge is shared, challenges are met with solidarity, and successes are celebrated together. Join our growing community dedicated to making a tangible difference.

Our Impact Through Collaboration

We work alongside advocates, service providers, and communities to strengthen standards, trust, and outcomes for Australian veterans.