Veterans' Covenant

As a veteran, you can apply for the Defence Veterans' Covenant. This allows businesses and community groups to recognise your service and offer discounts, events or other help. Businesses and community groups can explore how to join the covenant.

The covenant 

The covenant is a way we show respect and recognise your military service.

Through the covenant you may get:  

• a Veteran Card
• a lapel pin
• the oath

You can apply for the covenant if you are a:

• veteran
• reservist

You may be able to get some or all of the covenant items depending on your service type.

Community support for the covenant

Community groups and businesses may support the covenant in different ways:

• businesses may offer discounts
• employers may hire veterans
• community groups and ex-service organisations may provide support to veterans 

As a business you can commit your support to the covenant by completing the online application form. We also encourage businesses to sign up as a partner on the APOD website.