2RAR Association Inc

25/03/2026

ANZAC Day 2026

Don't forget with ANZAC Day fast approaching to get your merchandise order in quick for the 2RAR Tie, Polo or stubby cooler so that the items will arrive in time for ANZAC Day. Orders can be made online at:
https://2rar-association.net.au/product/heritage-tie/

10/03/2026

Veterans in the community:

Piece by veteran and artist Phil Brooks - is a scene from MTF3 Afghanistan. I am sure some of you would remember all the biometrics that were conducted.
Acrylic on canvas 90 cm x 90 cm.

10/03/2026

WELFARE SUPPORT - Canberra region

Mountain Talk, a counselling service specialising in PTSD for veterans, first responders and their families. Face to face and group programs are held in there Canberra office and they can provide online sessions via phone or Teams. If anyone needs an ear to bend, then please reach out.

If anyone is struggling and doesn’t have the means to cover the cost of the appointment, you can just email Cath direct and ask for an appointment rather than going through the website link. They don’t have to say anything- if I get an email, I know not to bill them. Cath@mountaintalk.com.au

Appointments available at www.mountaintalk.com.au

The Association wishes to thank Cath for her efforts in supporting veterans in this space.

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03/03/2026

WELFARE SUPPORT NETWORKS:

Remember you are never alone, reach out to a mate or call any number of the following support networks:

OPEN ARMS
Veterans and Families Counselling - 1800 011 046, or www.openarms.gov.au

BEYOND BLUE SUPPORT SERVICES-1300 22 4636, www.beyondblue.org.au

SU***DE CALL BACK SERVICE/LIFELINE -1300 659 467

HOMELESS HOTLINE QLD -1800 474 753

ADF – All-hours Support Line - 1800 628 036
Defence Members & family Helpline - 1800 624 608

CRISIS SUPPORT - Wounded Heroes - 1300 532 112

2RAR Association - 0404 078 797
Secretary@2rar-association.net.au

02/03/2026

Welfare Matters:

To keep up to date on DVA news and welfare matters you can visit their website at; https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/news/latest-news or subscribe to get a copy of the electronic version to be sent to your mailbox

Read the latest news and stories from DVA.

02/03/2026

Book release:

Ex 2RAR Veteran Daniel O'Neil (1998-2000) C Coy, Surveillance and Mortar Pl.

Daniel has written a book about all the dumb things he has done as a Paramedic, Soldier, high risk security Contractor and Federal Law Enforcement Officer.

Pre orders are now available, if interested you can check it out at www.allthedumbthingsbook.com or follow along on socials on Instagram or All The Dumb Things Book page on Facebook.

02/03/2026

Book Release:

A history of National Service in Australia. If you would like a copy of this forthcoming book on National Service pls follow the info in the below photo

02/03/2026

VALE:
8551468 Adam Patrick SIMPSON
28 December 1989 - 26 February 2026
2RAR (2009-2017)

It is with sadness that we inform our members and friends that Adam passed away on 26 Feb 2026.

Sadly, missed by Lyanna his daughter, friends and colleagues.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a remembrance and farewell service to be held at The Lakes Chapel, Morley's Funeral Services, Townsville, QLD, on Wednesday 11th March 2026, from 10am.

Adam served in 2 RAR from 2009-2017

Rest in Peace Adam.

21/02/2026

Duty First Autumn Edition

Printed quarterly, Duty First is the official magazine for The Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA). Duty First covers the latest Army, RARA and ADF news. The Royal Australian Regiment has been the mainstay of the Australian Regular Army for over seventy years. With the formation of the regu...

20/02/2026

WELFARE: Revisit Korea 2026

Revisit Korea, this year 230 participants including carers from 22 Nations will revisit Korea over four schedules.

1) 22 - 27 April - 6 participants, which includes carers from Australia

2) 8 - 13 November - 2 participants, which includes carers from Australia

April Schedule has theme of 'Brotherhood'.
Invitees are ' Veterans and families of the four Commonwealth Countries'.
Major activities include 'Battle of Gapyeong Commemoration, Battle of Imjin Commemoration' - The battle area is close to the path of RAR in their 'Push to the North' before the Chinese intervention and later, Battle of MaRyang San, Battle of Hook and the area RAN and RAAF fought along.


November Schedule coincides with the Remembrance Day and the day 'Turn Toward Busan' initiated by Korea veterans - Busan (Pusan) UNMCK - United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea which contains 2,300 graves of the Korean War and is the only United Nations cemetery in the world.

Application returns are required NLT 6 March. If you would like to know more of this event and a copy of the application form, then please email the Association at:

Secretary@2rar-association.net.au

19/02/2026

VALE:
5714188 Pte David Neil Campbell SCOTT
23 May 1945 – 04 Feb 2026

7 Pl C Coy 2 RAR
South Vietnam 10 May – 28 Nov 1967

Col Becker advised that David passed away, 4 February 2026.

Rest in Peace David

19/02/2026

VALE
1202271 WO2 Donald (Don) William DAVEY OAM
07 Dec 1946 – 12 Feb 2026

Support Coy, 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn
South Vietnam 28 May 1970 – 01 Jun 1971

Dave Kissick advised that Don passed away yesterday, 12 February 2026 at Greenslopes Hospital, Qld.

Don’s funeral service, including Poppy Service will be held at
Virgo’s Funeral Home Crematorium Chapel, 24 Pioneer Avenue KINGAROY Qld on Friday 6 March 2026 at 11.00am (QLD Time)

Livestream will be available via the “livestream” tab on the Virgo Funerals website - www.virgofunerals.com.au

After the Service Don’s wake will be held the Kingaroy RSL Club, Short St & Markwell St, Kingaroy QLD