RECENT UPDATES
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The Family Support Package for MRCA veterans and their families, has been developed to address recommendations from the Senate Inquiry into Suicide by Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel, -
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The Family Support Package for widowed partners and spouses, has been developed to address recommendations from the Senate Inquiry into Suicide by Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans. -
Faster treatment for 20 conditions
As part of a new trial, DVA will pay for medical treatment for 20 common conditions (see list below) while the claim for the condition is being processed.
This means that eligible claimants will not have to wait until DVA has made a determination before receiving treatment. -
Support to a former Commando and his family
ACA Qld supported by Mueller College raised funding to conduct a backyard blitz for a former commando in need. -
Commando News Edition 14
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ACA QLD AGM AND FAMILY BBQ - 24 FEB 2019
The ACA QLD will be hosting a family BBQ at the Queensland Maritime Museum in a new function area on the southern side of the HMAS Diamantina. Free parking is available in the QMMM, entry is via the slip lane off little dock street. An AGM will be held at 1030, followed by BBQ starting at 1200. A cold coin donation is welcomed, and bring a small plate of food for all to share. Please email the ACA Qld Secretary on acaqld_secretary@commando.org.au to advise attendance and numbers.
COMMANDOS RETURN 2019: TIMOR LESTE 22 JUN - 3 JUL 2019
See the attached flyer for information on this fantastic program that takes veterans and Commandos to Timor leste for in depth historical tours and cultural experiences with the Timor Leste people. As per the flyer complete the expression of interest form and send to the ACA Qld President on email: acaqld_president@commando.org.au no later than 5 March 2019.
WHO CAN JOIN THE ACA?
Did you or a family member serve with: WW2 Commandos, 1 Commando Coy, 2 Commando Coy, 1st Commando Regiment, 4 RAR (Commando), 2nd Commando Regiment, 126 Commando Signals Squadron, or 301 Signals Squadron? Why not become a member of the Australian Commando Association.
There are four types of membership offered for those wishing to join the ACA. When filling out the membership application below please select the correct membership type that best describes the applicant:
FULL MEMBER: A person who has been on the posted strength of an Australian Commando Unit.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: A person who has been on the posted strength of a unit that has directly supported Australian Commando Units since WWII.
AFFILIATE MEMBER: A person who has been a member (or still a member) of a likeminded military unit
SOCIAL MEMBER - family member of an Australian Commando who has been KIA or passed away.
There are four types of membership offered for those wishing to join the ACA. When filling out the membership application below please select the correct membership type that best describes the applicant:
FULL MEMBER: A person who has been on the posted strength of an Australian Commando Unit.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: A person who has been on the posted strength of a unit that has directly supported Australian Commando Units since WWII.
AFFILIATE MEMBER: A person who has been a member (or still a member) of a likeminded military unit
SOCIAL MEMBER - family member of an Australian Commando who has been KIA or passed away.
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Association is to:
Foster and perpetuate ties of comradeship, between Queensland domiciled former Commandos of World War 2 Independent Companies/Commando Squadrons and former members of post-world War 2 Australian Commando and Special Forces Units and serving members who have been /or are on the posted strength of a current, former, unit which has been, or is now part of Special Operations Command (SOCOMD), and to encourage the spirit of loyalty to Australia and to encourage former Commandos to take an active part in matters of national importance, particularly defence.
Promote activities of a ceremonial commemorative, memorial, sporting or social character for the benefit of members and families.
Foster and develop the Association's support to the Commando Welfare Trust and patriotic funds in support of its eligible members to its objectives.
Assist former Commandos and former members of SOCOMD including surviving dependents with their problems.
Concentrate its efforts on repatriation and veterans' affairs via representation and advocacy means to all relevant Authorities and/or other parties.
Form and support relationships with other special forces, military and kindred associations for mutual benefit.
Adopt any other objectives agreed upon in pursuance of a Special Resolution in accordance with the Constitution and it's provisions.
Foster and perpetuate ties of comradeship, between Queensland domiciled former Commandos of World War 2 Independent Companies/Commando Squadrons and former members of post-world War 2 Australian Commando and Special Forces Units and serving members who have been /or are on the posted strength of a current, former, unit which has been, or is now part of Special Operations Command (SOCOMD), and to encourage the spirit of loyalty to Australia and to encourage former Commandos to take an active part in matters of national importance, particularly defence.
Promote activities of a ceremonial commemorative, memorial, sporting or social character for the benefit of members and families.
Foster and develop the Association's support to the Commando Welfare Trust and patriotic funds in support of its eligible members to its objectives.
Assist former Commandos and former members of SOCOMD including surviving dependents with their problems.
Concentrate its efforts on repatriation and veterans' affairs via representation and advocacy means to all relevant Authorities and/or other parties.
Form and support relationships with other special forces, military and kindred associations for mutual benefit.
Adopt any other objectives agreed upon in pursuance of a Special Resolution in accordance with the Constitution and it's provisions.
MEMBERS AREA
Our members area contains a number of useful links and information for our members. The quarterly Commando News is the official newsletter of the Australian Commando Association.
The events gallery contains pictures from some of the various state and national association events conducted by our members.
The video gallery contains a number of general interest videos about Commandos, their training and options.
The veteran Information and articles section contains a number of useful links covering range of veterans issues. The National Commando Association committee will add links and documents here regularly that may be of interest to Veterans and their families.
The support services section provides information on businesses that provide various services to our members.
Click the members area icon below to see our members area.
The events gallery contains pictures from some of the various state and national association events conducted by our members.
The video gallery contains a number of general interest videos about Commandos, their training and options.
The veteran Information and articles section contains a number of useful links covering range of veterans issues. The National Commando Association committee will add links and documents here regularly that may be of interest to Veterans and their families.
The support services section provides information on businesses that provide various services to our members.
Click the members area icon below to see our members area.
