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| 29 Dec 2011 | Once again, master model maker Max Montague opened his house to the cadets of TS Voyager. This time the cadets were set a task of finding certain articles that were placed in the models when Max first built them. eg. on one of the ships inside the helicopter there's a slab of VB. On the Sydney II there's a pair of binoculars in the bridge. There's also a sailor's hat sitting on a locker. It made for an interesting and most enjoyable day. Also in attendance was Maritime Artist, Randall Wilson. Photos of the day have been uploaded on to You Tube. View the video..... |
| 29 Dec 2011 | Read the Summer Edition of KEEL HAULER; a newsletter jam-packed with naval articles published for matelots by an ex-matelot … Open..... |
| 22 Dec 2011 |
It has come to our attention that the Victorian Government have
changed the rules in relation to a Visitors Transport Pass in
Victoria. To obtain a pass you will have to have proof of war
service overseas, peacekeeping or peace making service to qualify.
To obtain a pass you must send a request to the Central Pass Office. The Central Pass Office is conveniently located in Southern Cross Station at 99 Spencer Street in Docklands. Phone: 03 9619 1159 or 03 9619 1650 Email: central.passoffice@metlinkmelbourne.com.au Fax: 03 9619 1490 Post: All correspondence in writing should be addressed to: Central Pass Office Southern Cross Station Mail Bag 58 99 Spencer Street Docklands VIC 3008 For further information visit: http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/about-metlink/metlink-central-pass-office/ |
| 22 Dec 2011 | Click here for Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) Monthly Update #267 – 15 December 2011. |
| 22 Dec 2011 |
Christmas around the globe with our Aussie troops Deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen will celebrate Christmas Day in Afghanistan, the Middle East, Egypt and Sudan, while others will be on duty closer to home in East Timor, Solomon Islands and on border protection duties in Australia’s north. More..... |
| 22 Dec 2011 |
Navy’s capability boosted with new ship arrival The Royal Australian Navy’s newest ship HMAS Choules has arrived at its homeport at Fleet Base East in Sydney after being formally commissioned into service in Fremantle on 13 December 2011. More..... |
| 22 Dec 2011 |
NCCV Newsletter Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's December newsletter Rogue's Yarn. |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
GRANTS TO HELP HONOUR WAR VETERANS The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today announced 64 new projects that will receive funding to honour Australia's wartime heritage. Mr Snowdon said Saluting Their Service grants worth $160,394 will fund projects to commemorate those who served, and continue to serve, Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations. More..... |
| 20 Dec 2011 | The Australian Navy Foundation Day Organising Committee will be holding the 2012 Creswell Oration on 1st March 2012. Speaker will be Chief of Navy VICE ADMIRAL Ray Griggs AM CSC RAN, "The Development of the RAN, Modern Challenges & Historic Parallels". All are welcome. Full details are in the Calendar or click here..... |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
Do You Know this War Hero's Family? The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney, today called on RSLs, historians and ex-servicemen and women to come forward if they know the next-of-kin of 12 brave Australian servicemen who died in World War II prisoner of war camps. More..... |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (Concussion).......a new stand alone
SOP. The Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) decided on 7 December 2011 to ask for submissions from interested parties in order to investigate a new stand alone SOP (statement of principle) on mild to severe traumatic brain injury. The incidence of repeated individual episodes of concussion within the ADF has increased significantly over the duration of the IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN conflicts so it is now important to have this disease entity recognised in its own right. This complaint can occur in naval personnel as incidents ashore or afloat. More..... |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
PROSTATE CANCER..........a timely reminder. After spraying 21 Million gallons of herbicide over the South Vietnam countryside 1962-71 I think it not an unreasonable assumption, ‘though probably not a very scientific one, that all personnel who served in Vietnam be they afloat or ashore have been exposed to sufficient dioxin of one form or another as a result of drinking contaminated water that we can believe that the males will all have prostate cancer until proved otherwise. More..... |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
Follow up health study of participants from the Australian
Gulf War Veterans’ Health Study A follow up health study of approximately 3,000 service personnel who participated in the 2000-2003 Australian Gulf War Veterans’ Health Study is being conducted by a research team based at Monash University. More..... |
| 19 Dec 2011 |
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| 15 Dec 2011 |
First female Admiral for the Royal Australian Navy The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, has today promoted Commodore Robyn Walker to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Royal Australian Navy. Admiral Walker is the first female in the Navy to attain the rank of Rear Admiral and to take on the job of Surgeon‑General for the Australian Defence Force. More..... |
| 15 Dec 2011 |
Sea Kings make their final flight Residents of Sydney, Canberra and the Shoalhaven had their last chance to see the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea King helicopters in the air today as they said farewell to the nation with a formation flypast. More..... |
| 15 Dec 2011 |
Navy assumes Command of International Task Force in the
Middle East Royal Australian Navy’s Commodore Jonathan Mead has assumed command of Combined Maritime Operations in support of counter-terrorism in the Gulf region of the Middle East. More..... |
| 15 Dec 2011 |
Scuttlebutt No.2 Scuttlebutt is a video series designed to inform Navy's people and the general public on New Generation Navy (NGN) initiatives. NGN is being implemented as part of a fundamental reform of Navy leadership, training and culture. Watch the video. |
| 14 Dec 2011 |
More than 30 people give evidence at the Valour Inquiry The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney, today welcomed news that the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal heard from more than 30 individuals and groups at the first public hearings in Canberra. The Tribunal is now sitting in Melbourne 14 & 15 December. More..... |
| 13 Dec 2011 | Click here for Issue 4-2011 of DVA e-newsletter. |
| 13 Dec 2011 | View "Camaraderie" the official publication of the DFWA. |
| 13 Dec 2011 |
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR VETERANS OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON With Christmas less than two weeks away, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today wished veterans and their families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year period. More..... |
| 13 Dec 2011 | A new website has been established to help as many people as possible, recognise the symptoms of the condition Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. This site complements a national awareness campaign for PTSD, and is supported by the Mental Health Council of Australia. Stand Tall for PTSD. |
| 13 Dec 2011 |
Letter to Minister of Defence from David Jamieson, President
DFWA. I am writing to seek your assistance on a number of matters which are of continuing concern to the defence community. As President of the Defence Force Welfare Association and national spokesman for the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)1, I have approached various ministers in this and the previous administration seeking resolution of these concerns. More..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 |
OPPOSITION WRONG ABOUT ADVOCACY FUNDING The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has criticised the Federal Opposition for making incorrect claims and creating unnecessary concern amongst the veteran community and ex-service organisations (ESOs) ahead of the Christmas season. More..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 |
BROADBAND NETWORK PROVIDES IN-HOME HEALTHCARE The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, and the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced an $8 million trial which will enable chronically ill veterans to have their health monitored by health professionals without leaving their home. More..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 |
NEW NATIONAL DAY PLANS TO COMMEMORATE THE BOMBING OF DARWIN Prime Minister Julia Gillard today proposed a new national day of observance on 19 February to commemorate the bombing attacks on Darwin and other northern Australian towns during the Second World War. More..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 |
Team Navy V8 Supercar Launch at HMAS Waterhen The Royal Australian Navy and Ford Performance Racing (FPR) have joined forces to support and grow the next generation of Marine Technicians through two key initiatives announced at HMAS Waterhen. FPR's Development Series driver Chaz Mostert will drive a special car in the final meet of the season, this weekend's Sydney Telstra 500. The race car has been prepared in RAN livery with the special number of 100 for this one race. View the video..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 | Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's November newsletter Rogue's Yarn. |
| 05 Dec 2011 | Master mariner, commercial diver, swimming pool builder, inventor, artist and cartoonist - it seemed there was nothing Allan Hewson could not do, and do brilliantly. He entered the Royal Australian Navy in 1960, aged only 16, in the first intake of the Junior Recruits Course at HMAS Leeuwin in Fremantle, in the Nankina Division. More..... |
| 05 Dec 2011 | An agreement has just been finalised between the RANCCF and Quiksilver, Roxy and DC clothing and accessories (see www.quiksilver.com.au, www.au.roxy.com, and www.dcshoes.com.au for more information on their products). This agreement entitles all the Navy family to be able to partake in a 15% off in store purchases nationwide as per the attached flyer. Serving members, Reservists and Retired members can all utilise their Defence ID (including Spouse ID) or RANCCF Membership Card (available from www.ranccf.com) to claim the in store discount. With Christmas approaching, it is a good time to save on the Christmas present bill. 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.
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.