2RAR Association Inc

30/10/2025

DVA Matters:

Legislation Reform Information Videos

In preparation for the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) becoming the single ongoing Act covering veterans’ compensation and rehabilitation from 1 July 2026, a suite of 14 legislation reform information videos will be published on the Advocacy website.

Five are available now and the remainder will be released over the next month or so. As modules become available, news articles will be published in the Advocate Newsroom.

The topics are:

The Single Review Pathway
Overview of the single ongoing Act
GARP M enhancements
Compensation Offsetting and Third-Party Recoveries
Standardisation of Transport Compensation Rates
Introduction of Additional Disablement Amount and comparison with EDA
SRDP under MRCA vs TPI under VEA
Rehabilitation, Household Services and Attendant Care
Compensation following death
Family and dependent related benefits
Liability
Expanded presumptive liability
Transfer from DRCA to MRCA incapacity
Commonwealth Superannuation

These presentations constitute the first stage of advocate training and will be supported by structured training early next year.

Please direct any questions regarding the videos to legislation.reform@dva.gov.au

To view current released videos please visit https://web.atdp.org.au/vetsact for more information

Veterans’ Review Board pathway to be available to all veterans Following passage of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025 (VETS Act), the first level of external merits review for all compensation claim decisions made from 21 April 2025 w...

30/10/2025

DVA Matters:

Statement on Advocacy from the Repatriation Commission

29/10/2025

Lest We Forget

21/10/2025

Congratulations 2 RAR on the win.

Three peat

21/10/2025

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Are you current with your membership. If you’re not certain, please contact the membership team. They will be able to assist you.

To join or renew, simply go to the 2 RAR Association website, fill out the form or download an application form Membership Application, print the application form, complete your details and email to Troy McGill on membership@2rar-association.net.au or mail the form to 2RAR Association, PO Box 2352 Idalia Qld 4811.

Unfortunately, we no longer accept cheques.

2RAR Association

20/10/2025

VALE:

1411134 LCpl Denis Reginald FERGUSON
09 Oct 1947 – 09 Oct 2025

Tracker Pl, Spt Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn, South Vietnam
15 May 1967 – 13 Jun 1968 and 29 Apr 1970 – 01 Jun 1971

Gregson and Weight, Funeral Directors, Caloundra Qld are conducting Denis’ Funeral Service on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 11.00am at 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra QLD.

Medals to be worn, thank you.

16/10/2025

VALE:
2793945 WO1 John Patrick REED
26 Apr 1949 – 11 Oct 2025
3 Pl A Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn
South Vietnam 27 Nov 1970 – 01 Jun 1971

Denis “Tiny” Riley advised that John Reed passed away after a long battle with cancer.

John’s funeral will be held next Tuesday 21st October 2025,1100hrs.
A Graveside service will be at Delegate Cemetery, Delegate Road, DELEGATE NSW.

An RSL Poppy Service will also be conducted. Medals to be worn.

Following the Service a gathering will be held at the Delegate Country Club, 3074 Delegate Road, DELEGATE NSW.

Thank you, Aurora and Family

Please find below the link to watch John's service
https://vimeo.com/event/74902

Sapphire Coast FUNERALS
www.sapphirecoastfunerals.com.au

16/10/2025

80th Birthday of the formation of the Battalion - 16 Oct 1945

2RAR has its origins as the 66th Australian Infantry Battalion, which was raised on 16 Oct 1945 at Labuan in Borneo. Since then, the Battalion has seen service to Japan, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, Cambodia, Somalia, Rwanda, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Iraq, Afghanistan and national disaster relief operations.

The Battalion has seen several name changes over this time from its original origins of the 66th Battalion to today’s name being the Second Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (Amphibious). The battalion has also seen many firsts, such as being the first to be presented with Queen’s and Regimental Colours on 23 Sep 1955, the first Australian troops into Malaya since WWII, and the first to be amalgamated with two companies from 1 RNZIR for service in Vietnam, 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC) to name just a few.

2RAR has endured the loss of some its finest with many paying the ultimate sacrifice whilst others carry the burden of mates lost. To those that have served with the Second Battalion, we say thank you, because you are all

‘Second to None’

16/10/2025

Our Deepest condolences to the young soldier form 3 RAR, his loved ones, mates and his unit.

A soldier from Townsville’s 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment has lost their life in a training accident last night, whilst two others injured.

The soldier who was critically injured in a truck rollover during a training exercise has died of his injuries. The single-vehicle crash was reported on Hervey Range Road, at the Townsville Field Training Area west of Townsville in North Queensland, at about 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday.

LEST WE FORGET

02/10/2025

VALE:
2784297 Pte Donald Peter RUMBLE
3 Jul 1945 – 23 Sep 2025
BHQ, 2 RAR, South Vietnam 29 May – 12 Dec 1967

Allan Whelan, Secretary 6 RAR Association INC advised:

Peter Rumble's funeral is on:
• Sunday 12 Oct 2025
• 11am
• Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club, 1054 Pittwater Road Collaroy New South Wales 2097
• Medals to be worn
• Live Stream – not provided

I've been told today that those attending need to email Peter's son at rumbles1000@gmail.com by the 4 Oct - but I'm not sure if that is correct.

26/09/2025

80th Anniversary of Formation Reunion and AGM.

Attendance list is growing, if you intend to come to the 2RAR Association 80th Anniversary and AGM please advise so that you can be added to the list. Close of date for attendance to this reunion and AGM is NLT 12 Oct.

Hope to see you all then

18/09/2025

Are you in Townsville, do you read books. Well here’s an opportunity to support a 2 RAR Veteran. Castletown Shopping Centre.