The introduction of the Australian Operational Service Medal to replace the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) and the Australian Service Medal (ASM) provides for recognition of Defence-related service.
The Police Overseas Service Medal recognises service by officers of Australian police forces with international peace-keeping organisations.
The Police Overseas Service Medal complements the Australian Service Medal, which is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force, and the
The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises the service of eligible civilians in Australia during World War II.
The medal is for civilians who served in arduous circumstances in support of the war effort as part of organisations with military-like arrangements and conditions of service.
Australian Honours System
Each award or medal has eligibility requirements. The agencies with responsibility for administering awards in the Australian honours system are:
The Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat at Government House in Canberra The…
The Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal recognises long and efficient service by officers and instructors in the Australian Cadet Forces. It is awarded for 15 years service.
The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal honours members of recognised Australian organisations and members of Australian contingents to international organisations, who are exposed to considerable risk or danger in the course of providing significant emergency humanitarian service (aid) to civilians overseas in hazardous circumstances (such as in war zones, during peacekeeping operations or in times of natural disaster or civil strife).
The Australian Service Medal recognises military and other service in prescribed peacekeeping and non-warlike operations.
The Australian Fire Service Medal recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services. It is awarded to paid and volunteer members.
The Ambulance Service Medal recognises distinguished service by the men and women of Australia’s ambulance organisations.
The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 recognises service in prescribed peacekeeping or non-warlike operations.
The Emergency Services Medal recognises distinguished service by members of emergency services across Australia, and people who are involved in emergency management, training or education.
State emergency services and voluntary emergency organisations are eligible for the award.
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for distinguished leadership in action.
The Distinguished Service Medal is the second level of the Distinguished Service Decorations.
If the same person receives a further Distinguished Service Medal it is in the form of a nickel-silver bar.
The National Police Service Medal recognises the special status that sworn police officers have because of their role protecting the community. It represents a police officer's past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service.
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises service by Australia's armed forces and Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II.
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinctive Australian medal in the British system of honours and awards.
The Australian General Service Medal for Korea recognises the service of those former Defence Force personnel who completed 30 days in South Korea during the post-Armistice period from 28 July 1953 to 19 April 1956.
Australian Honours System
Prior to the introduction of the Australian system of honours and awards, Australians could be appointed to British Orders.
Timeline for Australia’s Honours and AwardsThe system of Australian honours was established in 1975. It…
The Defence Long Service Medal recognises 15 years diligent service by members of the Regular and Reserve Forces.
The Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees.
The Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees. ‘Outstanding service’ can be shown through:
The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty in non-war like situations.
The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is the second level award of the Conspicuous Service Decorations.
The Australian Active Service Medal recognises service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations.
Another award entitled, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, also recognises service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons
The Defence Force Service Medal was awarded to full-time service personnel for 15 years diligent service in the Australian Defence Force.
The medal is one of three Defence Force Service Awards that recognised long-service. The other two awards were:
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 recognises the service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations such as the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Indonesian Confrontation and the Vietnam War.
Another award entitled, Australian Active Service Medal, recognises service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike oper
Do you know a public servant who has given outstanding service for the public, their clients or their team? Nominate them for a Public Service Medal (PSM).
The PSM recognises excellence across the public…
Australian Honours System
Post-nominal entitlements
Many awards carry an entitlement for recipients to use indicative letters after their name - for example, ‘OAM’ for the Medal of the Order of Australia. These indicative letters are known as post-nominals.…
The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a commemorative medal awarded to Australians for their service in post-war national service schemes.