Opinion Columnist – Ross Eastgate OAM 18/02/16 Of all the attributes applicable to those who serve, the most prized is loyalty. It is not given unconditionally but earned, and it is a two way street. It also starts at the top. Leaders who are loyal to those they command will receive the same in return. […]
Do you or a member of your family need to speak to someone who understands problems experienced by serving personnel? Serving members, veterans and their families are eligible for confidential help from the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Call 1800 011-046 or visit www.vvcs.gov.au Don’t forget your Battalion/Area Medical Officer and Padre. Have […]
In this series of Health & Well Being articles we identify activities that can help with healthy living. Certain foods can make or break a good night’s sleep. So, what should you avoid eating before bedtime? And conversely, what is safe?
The 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) operated in Vietnam from 1966 through 1971. Some of its battles have become well-known to the public through film and literature. Many however, have not. This website is the product of over twenty years of research. It provides unprecedented access to information on nearly all 1 ATF ground combat actions […]
Trojan’s Trek is a program which was first run in the North Flinders Ranges of SA in the late 1990s to assist troubled Vietnam veterans return to a normal life. Watch a short video here
RARA’s RESPONSE TO APPVA’S PUBLIC CRITICISM OF ADSO/RARA 25 January 2016 The APPVA has sought a Royal Commission into The Department of Veterans’ Affairs due to their claims of gross mismanagement, time delays, removal of treatment paths and adversarial practises and claiming DVA is now causing increased numbers of homeless Veterans, increased suicides and family […]
Australian Mortar Display. Video by Lance Cpl. Robert Bush | EX Semper Fast 2011 | Date: 11.22.2011. Australian Army Sgt. William Herbert with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR), tells U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., about how 5 RAR soldiers use the 81mm mortar system at Robertson […]
Jeff Maynard, the author of The Unseen Anzac, talks about its enigmatic subject, George Hubert Wilkins, who is finally receiving his due as Australia’s greatest war photographer.
In the latest Korean War Veteran, Internet Journal for the World’s Veterans of the Korean War – December 22, 2015 received from Canada is this article. “Korean War Veteran Vic Dey of Australia sent this Christmas Card which the North Korean Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers (Chinese armies) sewed all along the front lines in the winter of 1952-1953, hoping […]
Veterans suffering as a consequence of their service need far more than someone simply asking them how they are. The national RUOK campaign is a magnificent initiative to help identify someone at risk but at Christmas time unlike any other period across the year the risk of depression and suicides are far greater especially […]
6th Battalion to Exercise Freedom of the City The 6th Battalion will conduct an Exercising of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Brisbane commencing at 0930 on Saturday 5th December 2015. The Battalion will commence from the vicinity of the Treasury Casino and march to King George Square, after having been ‘Challenged’ on Adelaide Street, to receive the Brigade Commander, […]
Not so long ago I was privileged to observe young soldiers of the space age training for war. They impressed me, not because of their military skills, (there was little time to assess) but clearly evident were the characteristics so essential for soldiers. Although weary and desperate for sleep, without exception they still have that […]
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