Korean Quilt
Mrs. Green commissioned the Quilt to honour all Australian servicemen who lost their lives defending the freedom of the Republic of Korea during that conflict.
1 RAR Association Incorporated
News
Vale: Jack Currie MBE
The Vale given by John Essex-Clark for Jack Currie MBE
Sun 20 Nov 2016
Review in the services available to veterans and ADF members in relation to self-harm and suicide prevention
It is an independent analysis undertaken by the National Mental Health Commission within the scope of its terms of reference.
Sat 19 Nov 2016
DPRI sales online will start early 2017 - more complicated than we thought!
There will be a delay to commencing sales of DPRI over this website while we work on an SOP for management of money, postage and manpower to effect the sales. Have no fear its coming, we are just trying to KISS!
Wed 16 Nov 2016
Last Happy Hour for 2016!!
Note that the last Happy Hour for the Association will be on next Friday 25 November at 1800h. See you at the Seaview!
Wed 16 Nov 2016
Can veterans pickup more jobs inside Defence Industry?
An interesting article by David Metrikas published on LinkedIn that links to a US report on same subject.
Mon 14 Nov 2016
Overwatch Australia Brief
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.
Sun 13 Nov 2016
SCRA changes proposed
Government intends to introduce a Bill to make a standalone version of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA) for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to be administered by DVA.
Thu 10 Nov 2016
What's the Correct title for the Association?
We are calling ourselves "1 RAR Association" but we are incorporated as "The First Battalion Association"
Wed 09 Nov 2016
PM's Veteran Suicide Prevention Review
Invitation to complete the survey or make a submission to the Review of the services available to veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force in relation to the prevention of self-harm and suicide.
Wed 09 Nov 2016
Links Site growing quickly!
Thanks to those contributing to grow our Links Site with a comprehensive coverage of organisations and services for veterans assistance. If you have any links to organisations you think would fit or an idea of how to best organise the links for easy reference, please let us know.
Sun 09 Oct 2016
AWM Commissioned DVD on Afghanistan released 5 October 2016
Afghanistan: The Australian Story was commissioned by the Australian War Memorial and tells the story of the men and women who served in the 12-year fight against the Taliban.
Sun 02 Oct 2016
4000 hits in just over two weeks!
We're getting a few hits, but need to get the word out to gather more emails for more to gain access to the SITREP Section!
Tue 27 Sep 2016
Don't forget Friday at the Seaview!
Normal monthly Happy Hour at the Seaview in Townsville is on this Friday.
[Any other events like this around Australia, notify webmaster@1rar.asn.au and it will be included here]
Tue 27 Sep 2016
New 1 RAR Association jacket pin coming soon!
We have a jacket pin in production we hope to be able to issue at the Reunion in Townsville in October. It is very impressive and comes with a clasp to show current year of membership. Pictures soon.
Wed 21 Sep 2016
Don't have Facebook? See the 1 RAR Facebook feed here.
Bottom right of Home Page on this site has a direct connected feed from the latest offerings on the 1 RAR Facebook Site. Don't feel left out!
Thu 15 Sep 2016
Veterans Health Week 22-30 October
The link below will take you to the DVA Website for more details and links.
Wed 14 Sep 2016
8 new members already!
In less than a week we've had half a dozen correct info and / or renew and we have 8 new members! Don't forget Honorary and Life Members still need to pay if they want the 'First Post'. You can do that here online too.
Wed 14 Sep 2016