Hi All, This Update although short in itself has reference to our letter to three Federal Government Minister's, I commend it to you particularly the paper developed over a long period by Herb. I believe this paper clearly sets out our case and justifies the need for...
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New initiative strengthens housing support for veterans
Improving understanding of veteran homelessness among housing providers will be the focus of a new set of industry standards, training materials and a toolkit being developed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Community Housing Industry Association...
July 27 – Korea Veterans Day
Dear Korea Veterans, Families and Supporters, This Monday the July 27 is Korea veterans Day marking the Korean War Armistice in 1953.The Corona Virus is causing new spikes and lock-downs, border closures and other restrictions.And the commemoration services would have...
Australian Defence Strategies
Foreword The Government’s firm commitment to the Australian people remains that we will keep our nation safe and protect our way of life for future generations.It is clear, however, that Australia’s strategic environment has deteriorated more rapidly than anticipated...
Inspector General ADF AFGHANISTAN INQUIRY
The Afghanistan Inquiry and the spotlight on Special Operations soldiers conduct in a theatre of war is very emotive with a very wide spectrum of opinions within the RAR Family, as many of the soldiers are former members of The Royal Australian Regiment. Regardless of...
Overwatch Australia
OVERWATCH AUSTRALIA (OA) Inc. is a not for profit national organisation tasked to reach out and assist current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. 1800 699 2824 Its primary mission is to take a "boots on the ground" approach to assist...
Kapyong Day
"Yesterday the fierce fighting began and today the gallant soldiers and Nurses of the ROK, Australia and Canada were forced to withdraw after a gallant victory against insurmountable odds to defend the road to Seoul. We bless them and thank them who served, their...
RARC Appointment: Greg Decker as National Secretary
It is with pleasure that the Board of the RAR Corporation announces the ex-officio appointment of Greg Decker as National Secretary. Many of you will already know Greg who served with 8/9 RAR as a senior NCO retiring as a WO Class One in 1999. The role of National...
Vale – Ray ‘Blue’ Parnell
We are sad to know that our comrade "Blue" passed away on 8th April 2020 aged 80 years. He enlisted in the Army in 1957 and after his basic training at 1 RTB Kapooka went to 4 RAR Ingleburn for his Infantry Corps training before being posted to 1 RAR at Enoggera on 1...
MALAYAN EMERGENCY/CONFRONTATION MEMORIAL
Mr. Les Bailey President Far East Strategic Reserve War Memorial Foundation Inc. Email: [email protected] Dear Les, Reference: Memorial to Recognize the Men and Women who Served In the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation Dear Les, On behalf of the Board of...