Our Patron
Hieu Van Le AC
Now 60, he was born in Quang Tri in central Vietnam in 1954
He is married to Lan, who arrived with him on a boat from Vietnam 36 years ago
They have two sons, Don and Kim, who they named after Australian cricketers Don Bradman and Kim Hughes
Mr Le holds a degree in economics and accountancy and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Adelaide University View More
FOUNDED IN
1979
BADGE OF
VVAA
HONORS & AWARDS
100
Our History
The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA) had its advent in the Vietnam Veterans Action Association formed in the late 1979 as a result of the perceptions of Vietnam Veterans that exposure to chemicals was causing problems with their health and the health of their children. The chemicals, known by the generic name of Agent Orange included 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D, a byproduct of which is the extremely poisonous substance TCDD or dioxin.
Our Branches
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE HEADQUARTERS
Links to Other Sites
Vet Post Contributions
PLEASE EMAIL ANY ARTICLES THAT YOU MAY FEEL ARE OF INTEREST TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE VET POST
Articles of interest may be
All submissions will be vetted as to whether they are suitable for publication
Please limit size of pictures 200 Kb (As we only have a small storage space,please
contact us if your photo does not go through the email).
vietvetsa65@gmail.com
Vet Post Contributions
PLEASE EMAIL ANY ARTICLES THAT YOU MAY FEEL ARE OF INTEREST TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE VET POST
Articles of interest may be
All submissions will be vetted as to whether they are suitable for publication
Please limit size of pictures 200 Kb (As we only have a small storage space,please
contact us if your photo does not go through the email).
vietvetsa65@gmail.com
The State Council for 2023
State President
Bob Schahinger
State Vice Presidents
Philip St John
State Vice Presidents
Murray Stewart
State Secretary
Alan Thornton
Assistant Secretary
Mattie St John
State Treasurer
Bob Schahinger
Immediate Past President
Philip St John
Committee Members
Bill Hignett OAM
Pieter Dawson
Keith Wilkinson
Pensions Officers
Case Officers
Case Officers
Case Officers
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Vietnam Veterans Day
