When ethnic tensions in Rwanda turned violent in 1994, a large contingent of Australian service men and women were deployed to assist in peacekeeping efforts. This is the story of Operation TAMAR. In 1994 ethnic tensions in Rwanda erupted into violence as members of Rwanda’s majority Hutu ethnic group began murdering members of the country’s […]

Dear ESORT members The impact of the bushfires is being felt across the nation, including by members of the veteran and defence communities. Health and safety is the priority during this time, and we encourage Australians to listen to the experts on updates on conditions and how to be prepared. The ABC, as the national […]

To ensure the request below by Maj Chris Lang gets a wide audience and possible response, this email is going out to all members listed on the database regardless of financial status.   I’m reaching out to see if you and the 3 RAR Association can help find some of the history of the Battalion, […]

To The President and The Secretary Royal Australian Regiment Association WA Branch Good morning, I was provided your contact information by a representative of the Office of the Hon Peter Tinley, who I understand wrote to you yesterday informing you of research we are conducting on healthy ageing in the veteran community. The purpose of my […]

If members could please let the sec know how many are going attend the get together on the 23rd Nov 19 at the Grosvenor Hotel pls contact the sec at [email protected] for numbers pls. This will be heavy bar snacks with drinks.

Hi All, This video is well worth watching.  You will have a far better understanding of the Hall of Memory next time I visit the AWM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMxsogy  

The Royal Australian Regiment Association Western Australia (RARA WA Inc) and the Grosvenor Hotel have again joined to host the RAR’s Annual Dinner. The Dinner will be held at the Grosvenor Hotel, [339 Hay Street, Perth Western Australia on the 23rd November 2019 commencing at 1800 hrs. Dress will be neat casual attire, no medals. […]

The RAR WA held its annual AGM at Legacy House @ 1630 hrs on the 23rd Oct 2019. A new executive committee was voted in. Mr Peter Heeney will remain as President. Mr Kevin O’Halloran was appointed Vice President. Mr Derek Parsons was elected Secretary replacing Mr Jack Babbage. Mr Jack Babbage was appointed Assistant […]

The Royal Australian Regiment Association Western Australia (RARA WA Inc) and the Grosvenor Hotel have again joined to host the RAR’s Annual Dinner. The Dinner will be held at the Grosvenor Hotel, [339 Hay Street, Perth Western Australia on the 23rd November 2019 commencing at 1800 hrs. Dress will be neat casual attire, no medals. […]

The Secretary Royal Australian Regiment Association – WA Branch (Inc) PO Box 695 Northampton WA 6535 Email: [email protected]

From Lt Gen JJ Frewen Colleagues, the CDF has confirmed that an event of national significance will be held in Canberra on Saturday 22 February 2020 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Australian Defence Force operations in Rwanda under Operation TAMAR. Though planning is in the early stages, the CDF has confirmed that there will […]

RARA – WA Branch Membership Form (1) RAR WA Memb 2019 RAR AGM 2019 Members the next meeting of the RARA WA is scheduled for ‪23 October‬ as an AGM at Legacy House. Meeting will commence at 1630 hrs.