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26 Feb 2013 NCCV Newsletter
Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's February newsletter 'Rogue's Yarn'.
26 Feb 2013 More paid parental leave options for ADF members
Australian Defence Force members now have access to extended paid parental leave options, as part of Defence’s commitment to giving members more flexibility in meeting their family commitments. New conditions of service relating to paid parental leave will come into effect on 28 February 2013. More.....
25 Feb 2013 Mental health app for ADF members and veterans
A mobile phone application has been developed to help current and former members of the Australian Defence Force to identify and manage mental health symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress. On 18 February, Defence Science and Personnel Minister and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Honourable Warren Snowdon MP, unveiled the app to troops at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. More.....
22 Feb 2013 NEW CENTRE FOR YOUNG VETERANS
A new centre offering young veterans and their families a place to relax and access support services, such as counselling, has opened in Frankston, Victoria today. Opening the Frankston Young Veterans and Families Wellbeing Centre, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, said the Centre was the result of years of hard work and dedication by the local RSL and community members. More.....
21 Feb 2013 HMAS Sydney hosts Ambassador Quest
HMAS Sydney (IV) played host to 12 of southern Tasmania’s finest young ladies competing in the Royal Hobart Regatta Ambassador Quest 2013. The entrants came onboard during Sydney’s open day on February 9, as Hobart celebrated Navy Week Tasmania (February 3-11), the 10th MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival and the Royal Hobart Regatta (February 9-11). More.....
21 Feb 2013 Commander CTF 151 crossdecked to HMAS Toowoomba
Commander Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 Commodore Muhammad Hisham has crossed decked from USS Farragut to HMAS Toowoomba (II) to personally welcome the crew to the counter-piracy task force. The crossdecking was conducted to bolster the already-high level of cooperation between the nations involved in the Combined Maritime Forces responsible for maritime security operations in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). More.....
21 Feb 2013 DEFENCE SERVICE HOMES INSURANCE NAMED
2012 GENERAL INSURER OF THE YEAR

Defence Service Homes Insurance (DSHI) has been awarded the 2012 General Insurer of the Year in the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon congratulated DSHI and said the award shows it is a leading insurance provider, achieving high-level customer satisfaction. More.....
19 Feb 2013 Out of Sight, Out of Mind
The Royal Australian Navy in Vietnam 1965 - 1972
By John R Carroll (ex RAN)

This book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in Vietnam. The perceived absence of enemy threat was the prime factor influencing the Federal Government’s decision to exclude from benefits and entitlements those who served in Sydney, Jeparit and Boonaroo and the warships that escorted them into the war zone. This was a flawed decision made on the basis of fallacious information. It was the cause of much bitterness in those who served.
Dr. John Carroll, Life Member and former Secretary of the HMAS Sydney & VLSV Association (Vic Inc), has, after 5 long years of writing "OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND" announced the book will be ready for publication some time in April 2013.
The Book will retail for $30.00 plus postage.
John has arranged a bulk purchase deal for the Sydney Association through the publisher.
They will sell the book autographed by John, for $20.00 per copy plus postage of $12.50. This special price is available to all of the greater Naval Family, descendants and friends of the Navy. To order your copy please email or write to the Secretary of the Sydney association for details.

See attachment for details of the book.

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY.
19 Feb 2013 The Forgotten Cruiser - HMAS Melbourne 1913-1928
Authors Andrew Kilsby and Greg Swinden bring to life not only the story of the ‘forgotten cruiser’ Melbourne, but also of those who served as members of the ship’s company – ten of whom paid the supreme sacrifice during World War One.
The book will be available shortly.....read more.....
18 Feb 2013 NEW MENTAL HEALTH APP FOR VETERANS AND ADF MEMBERS
A new smart phone application helping current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force to identify and manage mental health symptoms was launched today by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon. Demonstrating the app to troops at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Mr Snowdon said that PTSD Coach Australia was developed to help veterans identify the signs of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and encourage them to seek help. More.....
16 Feb 2013 Fred House comes home to HMAS Sydney
A part of HMAS Sydney (IV)’s living history paid a surprise visit to the ship during her port visit to Hobart. 95 year old Fred House, the only surviving member of HMAS Sydney (II)’s commissioning crew, came onboard for a look around the ship on Sunday, February 10.
Mr House said his visit onboard had been terrific.
"All the stuff on the bridge, it amazed me,” Mr House said. More.....
15 Feb 2013 Minister for Defence - Australia and Spain strengthen defence cooperation
Today, I hosted Pedro Morenés Eulate, Spain’s Minister of Defence, during his visit to Melbourne. We were joined by the Minister for Defence Materiel, Dr Mike Kelly. Minister Morenés was in Melbourne to conduct bilateral discussions and to participate in today’s naming ceremony of Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, the Nu Ship Canberra. More.....
15 Feb 2013 Landing Helicopter Dock ship officially named
The first of two new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships was officially named Canberra in a traditional Navy ceremony at Williamstown, Victoria on Friday 15 February 2013. The new LHD was named by Mrs. Vickie Coates, wife of the late Rear Admiral Nigel Coates AM, RAN, who served a distinguished career in the Navy and sadly passed away in June 2010. This is the third Australian Navy ship to bear the proud name Canberra. More.....
15 Feb 2013 Federation of Naval Ship Associations - Annual Luncheon
Thursday 4th April
Guest Speaker: Captain Nick Bramwell RAN, Director of the International Fleet Review, will provide you with a complete rundown of this event.
Payment details and more.....
14 Feb 2013 HMAS Sydney celebrates with Hobart
HMAS Sydney (IV) has set sail from the Apple Isle after a spectacular long-weekend of celebrations in Hobart. The ship arrived on February 8 to take part in celebrations for Navy Week Tasmania (February 3-11) in conjunction with 175th Royal Hobart Regatta (February 9-11) and the 10th MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Sydney hosted an official reception and Ceremonial Sunset on their first night in port with the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Underwood attending. More.....
14 Feb 2013 723 SQN fly high at the Regatta
Tasmanians were treated to an unlikely Navy grey surprise as they celebrated the 2013 Royal Hobart Regatta. Nestled beside the colourful carnival rides and the Derwent River, a Navy Bell 429 helicopter proved to be one of the most popular attractions on the Regatta Grounds over the February 9-11 long weekend. Regatta revellers took the opportunity to get an up-close look at the 723 Squadron (SQN) (CMDR M. Shand, RAN) aircraft and have their photos taken with the air crew. More.....
14 Feb 2013 RAN Band get Hobart dancing
The Tasmanian Detachment of the RAN Band have provided a sterling soundtrack to one of Hobart’s most festive weekends. The band played several high profile shows around the Hobart waterfront in support of Navy Week Tasmania (February 3-11), the 10th MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival and the 175th Royal Hobart Regatta (February 9-11). Their music could be heard from Salamanca Place to Macquarie Wharf as they rocked out on the picturesque Parliament House lawns on Saturday and Sunday evening over the Regatta long weekend. More.....
14 Feb 2013 A Time To Remember Those Called Upon To Serve Their Country
On National Servicemen’s Day, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has urged all Australians to recognise the contribution national servicemen played during times of need. “Known as ‘Nashos’, national servicemen were called upon to help strengthen Australia’s defence forces. More.....
13 Feb 2013 Spanish Armada Ship Cantabria arrives in Australia
The Spanish Armada Ship Cantabria arrived in Australia on February 13 to commence a year long deployment working with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Her Port Melbourne arrival ended a 41 day, 20,000km journey from Spain via the Suez Canal, Souda Bay, Crete and Diego Garcia. The deployment is a result of the excellent relationship between the Spanish Armada and the RAN. More.....
12 Feb 2013 Final transition of the Defence Health Services contract
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon today announced the successful transfer of all Defence health services from Defence to Medibank Health Solutions. The Government, in conjunction with Defence and Medibank Health Solutions, is committed to providing Australian Defence Force members with a world class and high quality health system. More.....
12 Feb 2013 UPDATE ON THE ANZAC CENTENARY GALLIPOLI COMMEMORATIONS
In an update on the Centenary of Anzac program, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary of Anzac, Warren Snowdon, today announced the Governments of Turkey, Australia and New Zealand have formally agreed to the capacity of the Anzac Commemorative Site for the 2015 Dawn Service. Mr Snowdon said the three Governments had carefully considered a detailed report on the safe carrying capacity of the Anzac Commemorative Site, and agree to the findings that the attendance should be 10,500. More.....
11 Feb 2013 Indonesion Confrontation - Registration of Interest
50th Anniversary Embarkation Commemoration

HMAS Sydney R17/A214 - HMAS Parramatta FO5 - HMAS Yarra FO7
111 LAA Bty RAA, 7 Field Sqn RAE, 42 TPT PL (AMP) RAASC
5 Sqn RAAF - 32 Small Ship Sqn RAE
To be conducted in Garden Island, Sydney on 24 May 2014.....
click here for details and Registration.....
11 Feb 2013  ADSO UPDATE 27 - YOUR VOTE YOUR VOICE
We now have the target date, 14 September, for you to have your say and exercise your democratic right at the ballot box. Firstly, let’s reiterate for everyone the ADSO facts: more.....
11 Feb 2013 Navy League of Australia (Victoria Division) February Newsletter
09 Feb 2013 REMEMBERING THE HMAS VOYAGER TRAGEDY 49 YEARS ON
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Warren Snowdon encouraged Australians to remember the tragic sinking of the HMAS Voyager which killed 81 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) officers and sailors and a dockyard worker. More.....
07 Feb 2013 Message from Chief of Navy about NGN
New Generation Navy (NGN) is Navy’s cultural change program. It is a critical one for all of us in Navy. Since its inception in 2009 we have achieved a great deal in modernising our culture. However, in recognising that we now face challenges quite different to those faced four years ago, we have developed a new NGN Strategy to guide the development of the program through to 2017. More.....
06 Feb 2013 Parliamentarians ‘called to arms’ with Australian Defence Force
The 2013 Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (ADFPP) was today launched at Parliament House by Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney. First started in 2001, ADFPP gives Members of Parliament firsthand experience into what it is like to serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), by living and working with members of the ADF. More.....
06 Feb 2013 Defence and DVA forge closer ties to support ADF members
The Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs have come together to pledge closer cooperation and improved support services for current and former ADF members, with a new Memorandum of Understanding signed in Canberra yesterday. More.....
04 Feb 2013 ESPS Cantabria demonstrates her versatility

The last two weeks of January have been a busy period for ESPS Cantabria (CMDR J.L. Nieto) and her embarked RAN DET. Having successfully navigated the Suez Canal, Cantabria entered the Gulf of Aden (GoA) area of operations. Cantabria conducted Replenishment at Sea (RAS) activities in support of EUNAVFOR units deployed as part of CTF 465 conducting the European Union led OP ATALANTA which seeks to detect, prevent and repress acts of piracy within the GoA and Horn of Africa (HoA) region. More.....
04 Feb 2013 Public consultations in Darwin on the rotational deployment of US Marines
Today Monday, 4 February public forums will be held in Darwin as part of the consultations on the Social and Economic Assessments of the impacts associated with the proposed rotational deployment of 1100 United States Marines to northern Australia in 2014. More.....
01 Feb 2013 Lifting of gender restrictions in the Australian Defence Force
Current serving female Australian Defence Force (ADF) members now have the opportunity to work in most positions in the ADF provided they have the ability to meet all the demands of the role. From 1 January 2013, women can apply to become clearance divers, mine warfare and clearance diving officers in Navy.... More.....

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Anzac Centenary Events
2014 - 2018

The Anzac Centenary (2014 – 2018) will shine a spotlight on the commitment and sacrifice of those who served in the First World War.

Across Victoria, there will be a number of commemorative events marking key dates throughout the Centenary.


OCTOBER 2015

ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball - 17 October 2015
The Naval Commemorative Committee Victoria, invite all serving ADF personnel, Australian and Allied Veterans along with family and friends, to attend the ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball on Saturday 17 October 2015 at (New Venue) The Atrium, Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington (10 Minutes from the CBD).  Dance to the Music of the RAN Dance Band.  The Ball is open to all serving and former members of the ADF, NZDF, Reserves, Cadets, families, friends, Police, Emergency Services, our Allies and the General Public.
Full details at: http://www.anzacball2015.org/p2 and http://www.anzacball2015.org/p6

Navy Ball Flyer.....
Navy Ball Information page.....
Navy Ball Booking Form.....



Should you wish to register an event, go to the Anzac Centenary website.