About Us :: Structure of the Association

The Order of Australia Association is a separate identity being an incorporated Association of recipients of awards in the Order.

Our Objectives

The central objectives of the Association are to foster love of and pride in Australian citizenship, to encourage awareness in the Australian community of Australia's history, traditions and culture, and to promote the development and maintenance of a constructive and positive sense of national unity among Australians.

Association Structure

Branches of the Association have been formed in each State and Territory of the Commonwealth.  Some Branches have formed regional groups the distribution of which are detailed here

Any person honoured by the Order, including honorary awards, is eligible to be a member of the Association.

The Association is governed by a National Committee comprising:

• National President
• National Chairman
• Deputy National Chairman
• National Treasurer
• National Secretary
• National Membership Secretary
• Chairman of each State or Territory Branch

Our Strategic Plan

The 2008 Strategic Plan

Model Branch Rules

The Model Branch Rules

To foster love of and pride in Australian citizenship and to uphold the high principles and prestige of the Order of Australia
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