Australia’s Largest Network Built for Women Who Served

A Stronger Support Network for Women Veterans Across Australia

You handed back the uniform. We’re here for everything that comes after peer support, monthly events, and a nationwide community that truly gets it.

Whether you left the ADF last year or two decades ago, or whether you’re in a capital city or a remote corner of Australia, this is a place for you. Built by women veterans, for women veterans. Since 2013.

Who Is WVNA?

WVNA is Australia’s oldest registered not-for-profit network dedicated exclusively to women who served in the Australian Defence Force. Founded in 2013, we provide peer support, monthly events, online communities, and advocacy for ex-serving women, reservists,  and partners of defence personnel nationwide.

We’re not a government agency. We’re not a helpline. We’re a community, built by women who served, run by women who served, and designed around the real challenges of life after the ADF.

How We Support Women Veterans

WVNA offers a range of support designed around the real needs of women who’ve served.

Not clinical. Not bureaucratic. Real, human support from women who understand.

Peer Support Groups

Connect with women who've served and understand your experience without you needing to explain yourself. Every conversation starts from a place of genuine shared understanding.

Monthly Events and Meetups

Online and in-person events across Australia, every month. Lunches, coffee mornings, workshops, and activity days, something for everyone, wherever you are.

Online Communities

Active Facebook groups running around the clock across multiple regions. Support is always there when you need it, not just when an office is open.

Resource Sharing

DVA entitlements, mental health services, transition support, and employment pathways. We help you find what you're entitled to and cut through the complexity so you're not starting from scratch alone.

Advocacy

WVNA participates in government forums, policy consultations, and national discussions so women veterans' voices reach the people making decisions. Your experience matters beyond this community.

When Women Find WVNA

We hear from members at every stage of post-service life. Here’s what often brings them here:

"I left the ADF and felt like I'd lost my whole identity."
"I tried my local RSL and felt like I didn't belong."
"I moved to a regional area and the isolation crept in."
"I didn't know what I was actually entitled to or where to start."
"I just wanted to talk to someone who actually gets it."

If any of that sounds familiar, WVNA is ready for you.

Why Women Veterans Join Us

This isn’t a general veteran organisation that happens to welcome women. WVNA was built from the ground up, by women who served, for women who served. That difference matters more than you might think.

Most veteran services are built around male veterans, with women treated as an afterthought. WVNA was created specifically to change that. Every program, every event, and every conversation is designed with women veterans at the centre.

Every connection you make is with a woman who has worn the uniform. She understands the culture, the transition, and the identity shift without you needing to explain it. That makes every conversation genuinely different.

Geographic isolation is one of the biggest challenges women veterans face after leaving the ADF. Our online communities and national event calendar mean your postcode doesn’t decide your access to support. Metro, regional, or remote. You’re covered.

We keep it affordable because access to community shouldn’t depend on your finances. No tiered pricing. No premium features locked behind a higher fee. Just $10 and you’re in.

WVNA doesn’t just support women veterans within the community. We take their experiences into government forums, policy discussions, and national consultations. Your story contributes to real change.

How It Works

Join online

$10/year, takes about five minutes

Connect with your region

We'll link you with your nearest community and Facebook group

Attend an event

Monthly events listed on our Events page, online or in person

Access support and resources

Peer support, DVA guidance, mental health referrals

Get involved your way

Volunteer, advocate, or simply show up when you need to

We Cover All of Australia

WVNA supports women veterans across all states and territories. If you served in Australia’s defence forces, there’s a place for you within WVNA.

Trust and Credentials

Registered Not-for-Profit Charity

Incorporated Association, Queensland

Founded 2013

12+ years of community building

Open to all service branches

Navy, Army, Air Force, Reserves

Australia-wide

Metro, regional, and remote

Ready to Find Your People?

Joining WVNA takes five minutes and $10 for the year. Peer support, monthly events, online community, and a nationwide network of women who understand your experience – because they’ve lived it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join WVNA?

Women who have served in the Australian Defence Force (Navy, Army, or Air Force), including reservists and war widows, at any stage of their post-service life.

How much does membership cost?

$10 per year. Donation support is also welcome for those who want to contribute more to the community.

Does WVNA support regional and remote areas?

Yes. Online communities and virtual events mean geography is never a barrier to connection and support.

Is WVNA a registered charity?

Yes. WVNA is a registered Australian not-for-profit charity and an incorporated association in Queensland

What makes WVNA different from other veteran organisations?

WVNA was built from the ground up for women veterans – not adapted from a male-default model. That exclusive focus means better peer understanding and more relevant support.

Does WVNA provide mental health services?

WVNA provides peer support and connects members with professional mental health services. We are not a clinical provider but a strong bridge to the right support.