THE aim of close order drill, it was said, was to instil into the individual soldier a sense of instinctive obedience required of him at all times. This was critical in those days when male troops marched to combat in formation, then deployed in predetermined, practised tactical postures to engage an enemy. Whether they faced […]
Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Friends, I attach the newsletter of Association of QLD Korea Veterans. Thank you and Kind regards, Yang Kim, Secretary AQKV Mobile 0419 919 034 Email [email protected] President: John Fry Phone: 07 5534 6089 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Yang Kim Phone: 0419 919 034 Email: [email protected]
Dear ESORT Members, As requested at the meeting held on 11 August 2017, please find attached the fact sheets discussed for the ACCC – Hearing aids and devices and the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner. Kind regards, Sharyn Gaffney Senior Secretariat Officer Commissions, Committees, Enterprise Reporting and Appointments Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Warriors, We need your help to promote the RARA WA to all our RAR warriors and their families’ resident in WA. Please circulate this invitation to your WA mates and encourage them to attend. It will be an opportunity to renew friendships with those who served with you in the Regiment For further details call Big […]
Partners of Veterans Association (PVA) is looking for expressions of interest to gauge the interest, need and potential benefits of the “Shethrives” program to participants in order to support establishment of this program in an enduring and sustainable manner, ensuring as many partners have best practice support to return to and thrive in their homes, community […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Mr Dan Tehan today encouraged Australians to visit The Anzac Portal website after a recent renovation. The Anzac Portal website aims to promote awareness of Australia’s wartime history. Mr Tehan said the portal now contained information and educational resources spanning campaigns from the First World War to contemporary military and peacekeeping operations. To coincide […]
Address by George Mansford (Cairns 18 August 2017) Today throughout our nation there will be gatherings such as ours to reflect on our involvement in the Vietnam War and above all, to honour our fallen. In doing so, we also pay our deepest respect to yet another generation of our military currently on operations. It […]
TWO events this week demonstrated Australia’s enduring leadership in regional military affairs. It can be a long time between drinks in military circles, where it is usually the experience old friendships can be instantly rekindled even after long separations. Such is now the case with Vietnam where after a visit this week by Defence Minister […]
THE TOWNSVILLE BULLETIN TACKLING BUREAUCRATIC INTRANSIGENCE – Bulletin Editor Ben English has championed veterans issues since assuming the role. This compassionate, insightful and powerful editorial deserves to be shared. “WHEN Australia’s repatriation department was established after World War I, a fundamental principle in determining any benefits claim was when in doubt, the veteran should be given […]
The Royal Australian Regiment Corporation, traditionally known as the National RAR Association is an incorporated Company which functions as the peak representative body of its constituent members: the RAR State/Territory and Battalion Associations/Corporation. It was formed in 2009 to: enhance and protect the legal rights and limited liability of its members, broaden the opportunities previously not […]
The first Kookaburra Kids Foundation camp for children of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) families affected by mental illness will take place this weekend. The camp will give the children the opportunity to have fun in a supportive environment while also learning about mental illness and developing coping and resilience skills. More than […]
Hi Guys, I was hoping you could post/send our event details for Homeless Veterans, per attached? Would love to catch up/see you there? We had to bring the event forward this year from October, given 7th Brigade are away, we had to change. Any support you can provide, would be humbly appreciated. Yours sincerely, Martin […]
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