| NOTICES | DATE |
| DIGGERS LUNCH: LAST FRIDAY EACH MONTH – GAYTHORNE RSL POC: Ken Cullen (07) 3289 4052 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (07) 3289 4052 end_of_the_skype_highlighting | LOCSTAT HERE |
| DAD’S ARMY JOIN US EACH MONDAY MORNING | |
| POEM: A FAIR GO AND NO MORE BETRAYAL – GEORGE MANSFORD The Defence Force Welfare Association and its Alliance* partners welcome the coming debate on fair indexation for military superannuants, expected to occur later this month in the Senate with the tabling of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2010. More here | 9 MAR |
| REST IN PEACE: 1411142 PRIVATE MICHAEL JOHN (MICK) MCGUIRE, ASLT PNR 2RAR | 9 MAR |
| ABC ‘THE DRUM’: PTSD. PROTECTING THOSE WHO SERVE TO PROTECT US But first to Glenn’s story which is so typical of the stories that followed. After serving in Timor, he went off to Afghanistan, waving goodbye to his wife and three boys. He came back on leave, for a short time, and seemed a bit distant. His wife Paula didn’t worry too much. His assignment was tough, ugly, and he didn’t want to talk about it. She understood that. And then last year he returned from his deployment in Afghanistan, planning to take a month’s leave. But within days, Paula knew something was wrong. She questioned whether it was her marriage, whether it was her. She tried to talk to him, and to the army and to anyone who would listen. | 8 MAR |
| ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 3793175 PRIVATE MYRON (ACE) PAWLUK, 9RAR | 8 MAR |
| HEROISM OF LONG TAN SALUTED AUSTRALIA’S second highest military honour after the Victoria Cross will be awarded during a ceremony in Maryborough tomorrow. Harry Smith, a veteran of the Battle of Long Tan, will be presented with the prestigious Star of Gallantry at the military museum in Wharf Street at 11am. | 8 MAR |
| PROGRAM: KAPYONG DAY 2011 – SYDNEY | 6 MAR |
| COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY AWARDS FOR WWII PRISONERS OF WAR Senator David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, today announced that twenty servicemen who were killed while escaping from Japanese forces during World War II will be posthumously awarded the Commendation for Gallantry. | 6 MAR |
| ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 2130912 LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDWARD JOHN (TED) O’SULLIVAN OAM ED (RETD), 1RAR | 5 MAR |
| REST IN PEACE: 210667 WARRANT-OFFICER CLASS 1 ROBERT(JOCK) RICHARDSON, MM MID, 2RAR, 4RAR | 5 MAR |
| POEM: JUDAS IS LIVING IN CANBERRA – GEORGE MANSFORD JULIA Gillard unveiled a cash grant for the Australian War Memorial just hours before the planned launch of a campaign backed by veterans. The Prime Minister said the memorial would get $8 million more a year. Last year, her Government rejected a request for an extra $5 million. Ms Gillard also promised $1.7 million to redevelop the memorial’s World War I galleries. The Coalition had promised $25 million. Thanks George, that worked! | 4 MAR |
| ‘ARMY’ THE SOLDIERS’ NEWSPAPER – 3 MARCH EDITION PDF EDITIONS: 2001 – 2011 | 3 MAR |
| THE 521 FALLEN AUSTRALIANS BOOK PROJECT – BARRY HAMPSON There are 521 Australian Service personnel recorded on the Australian War Memorial Honour Roll as having lost their lives as a result of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, arguably in Australia’s most contentious conflict. | 3 MAR |
| FUNERAL: 2921 WARRANT OFFICER CLASS ONE JOSEPH BEDE (JOE) O’SULLIVAN, MBE, 3RAR | 2 MAR |
| DEFENCE SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SHARE CONCERNS ABOUT FUNDING FOR THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL The Alliance of Defence Service Organizations shares the concern expressed in recent media reports about financial difficulties facing the Australian War Memorial (AWM) and the potential for an adverse impact on its operations. | 2 MAR |
| RAR ASSOCIATION (QLD) E-NEWS 2/2011 RAR ASSOCIATION (QLD) E-NEWS 1/2011 | 1 MAR |
| CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKES: ANIMATED MAP On 22 February there were 352 quakes of varying intensity. (Thanks ‘Wombat’ Gallagher) | 1 MAR |
| DVA E-NEWS ISSUE 1 OF 2011 In this issue: * Natural disaster assistance * Coordinated Veterans’ Care Program * Hellfire Pass podcast * Calling F-111 fuel tank maintenance workers * Overseas Anzac Day services * Grants review complete * Keep up-to-date with forms * Media releases | 27 FEB |
| NORTHERN SERVICES COURIER: 24 FEBRUARY EDITION | 24 FEB |
| ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 1730953 BRIAN HALLS 6RAR, 8/9RAR | 22 FEB |
| LAST PARADE: 677366 CPL DAVE KAREPA KINGI, 1RNZIR, 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC) BATTALION (1967-68) | 16 FEB |
| REST IN PEACE: 34051 PRIVATE THOMAS FRANCIS BEECHAM, 2RAR | 15 FEB |
| FUNERAL: 217395 SERGEANT CHARLES ROBERT (CHARLIE) & VALDA MCKENZIE, 4RAR | 11 FEB |
| CORRECTION FUNERAL DATE: 5716766 PRIVATE ROGER ROY NELSON (TINKER) BELL, 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC) BATTALION (1970-71) | 7 FEB |
| LAST POST: 31352 LT COL ANTHONY TAROA AVERILL (TONY/TAROA) MATAIRA, MBE (BATTALION 2IC 4RAR/NZ ANZAC BN 1968) | 5 FEB |
| ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 216922 WO2 JOHN VINCENT GRELCK, AATTV 1972 & 1 ARU, 5 RAR & 7 RAR 1967/68 | 4 FEB |
| ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: QX56498 PRIVATE ROBERT JAMES PATES, 3 RAR ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 6492 PRIVATE LEMUEL ALLEN MEDWIN, 3 RAR ANOTHER WARRIOR HIS DUTY DONE: 216671 CORPORAL GEOFFREY JAMES PARSONS, 3 RAR | 3 FEB |
| POST TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME (PTSD) DVD dealing with PTSD Frightening and overwhelming traumatic experiences can have a strong impact on your mind and emotions. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder and is one of a range of psychological reactions you can have to a traumatic incident. PTSD can be distressing with negative consequences for your health and wellbeing. It can affect anyone, but there is help available. Details Here: (Department of Defence website) | 30 JAN |
| QUEENSLAND KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL KOREA REMEMBERED | 26 JAN |
| FUNERAL: KEITH “TARBRUSH” HEAVEY, 2RAR, 4RAR | 29 JAN |
| FUNERAL: 3788243 PRIVATE JEFFREY DONALD MCMILLAN, 2RAR | 28 JAN |
| LETTER TO CORPORAL BENJAMIN ROBERTS-SMITH, VC, MG On behalf of the Royal Australian Regiment, and of the Royal Australian Regiment Corporation. Major General B.W. (Hori) Howard, AO, MC, ESM (Retd) | 26 JAN |
| AUSTRALIA DAY 2011 HONOURS LIST (MIL) AUSTRALIA DAY 2011 HONOURS LISTS (COMPLETE) | 26 JAN |
| HISTORY OF THE VICTORIA CROSS The Victoria Cross is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and is Australia’s highest military honour. It is awarded to persons who, in the presence of the enemy, display the most conspicuous gallantry; a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice; or extreme devotion to duty. | 23 JAN |
| AUSTRALIAN ARMY INFANTRY MUSEUM, SINGLETON NSW On Wednesday 19th January the sod was turned by Vice Chief of the Army , General Hurley, to start construction on a brand new purpose built Infantry Museum which will be situated near the main gate which will allow the public access without having to gain access to the base. The new building will be two-storey and cover an area of approximately 50metres by 20metres. The old museum is now shut till the new one opens on 1st September 2011. | 22 JAN |
| TOUCHBASE. OUT OF THE SERVICE, BUT STILL IN TOUCH. You may now be out of the Australian Defence Force, but you can still stay in touch. The touchbase website has information and links that can help you in civilian life, from jobs and finances to health and well-being. Subscribe to the quarterly touchbase e-newsletter and receive stories written especially for the ex-service community, covering topics and people that are of interest to you and your family. | 20 JAN |
| VISIT: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made. Charles Bean, 1948 | 19 JAN |
| FLOOD SUPPORT FOR DVA CLIENTS Services are available to help DVA clients affected by the flooding across Eastern Australia. Insurance claims through Defence Service Homes Insurance – contact 1300 552 662 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1300 552 662 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Veterans’ Affairs Network (VAN) offices for local support – contact 1300 55 1918 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1300 55 1918 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Counselling support through VVCS–Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service 1800 011 046 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1800 011 046 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (24-hours a day) To access usual DVA payments and services – contact 133 254 or 1800 555 254 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1800 555 254 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (regional callers) to discuss your circumstances. Information On Hand To Help Veterans In NSW Access Flood Support Information On Hand To Help Qld Veterans Access Flood Support | 18 JAN |
| MOVIE: ‘PURPLE MIND’ Roy Matthews, an Iraq combat veteran, comes home suffering from PTSD. Unable to sleep, tortured by headaches and depression, Roy and his family move to a remote cattle ranch, where things only get worse. Afraid Roy will kill himself or his family, a local Sheriff and therapist attempt to bring him back from the war. The movie deals with PTSD and is to be released in 2011. | 2 JAN |
| DONATIONS: CAVALRY MEMORIAL FOR VIETNAM SERVICE, TONGALA, VIC | 27 DEC |
| CONCESSION ENTITLEMENTS PENSION RAIL TRAVEL (QUEENSLAND PENSIONER) TRANSLINK FARE & TICKETING CHANGES 2011 (GO CARD) | 23 DEC |
| ONWARDS AND UPWARDS TOGETHER – COME TREK KOKODA WITH THE SALVATION ARMY IN 2011 | 19 DEC |
| THE QUEENSLAND KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL A JOINT VENTURE Five selected video clips and two pages of individual photographs may now be observed on our website www.koreanwarmemorial.com.au under the headings “Memorial Dedication” and “Photos”. They represent a moving memory of our thoughts on the Dedication day. | 9 DEC |
| WEBSITE: AUSTRALIA AND THE VIETNAM WAR | 5 DEC |
| WEBSITE: AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN CONFLICTS | 5 DEC |
| YOUTUBE: MAURIE PEARS AND JOSEPH AHN (AKWMQ) INTRODUCING THE AUSTRALIAN KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL CASCADE GARDENS, GOLD COAST | 20 NOV |
| DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 6, 2010 DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 5, 2010 DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 4, 2010 DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 3, 2010 DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 2, 2010 DEFENCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 1, 2010 | 20 OCT |
| FAQ: INFANTRY COMBAT BADGE | 15 OCT |
| RSL BUDGET SUBMISSION 2011-2012 The RSL has forwarded a submission to Government for consideration during the 2011-12 Budget process setting out proposals the RSL considers necessary to address shortcomings in the care and support of Australia’s veterans; particularly those who have been committed to overseas operations to defend our national interests and who have suffered as a consequence. |
