Apply for a Certificate Of Appreciation

If you're a veteran or a veteran's family member, you may be able to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation. 

About the certificate

The certificate is a way of expressing the nation’s gratitude to someone who served Australia either:

• overseas during the Second World War or in overseas wars, conflicts and peace operations since then
• on the home front in the Second World War.

Certificates do not confer any eligibility for entitlements under the:

• Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (Cth)
• Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth)
• Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth)

Who can apply 

You can apply for a certificate if you are:

• a veteran who served in the wars, conflicts and peace operations listed on the application form and the guidelines
• a family member of a deceased eligible veteran.

Look up who is eligible for a certificate:

• Certificate of Appreciation Guidelines (PDF 236 KB)

How to apply

1. Check that you or your family member is eligible for a certificate.
2. Complete the application form here.