Membership

To Join

To join the Association, simply fill out this form or download an application form Membership Application, print the application form, complete your details and email to David White on [email protected] or mail the form to 2RAR Association, PO Box 2352 Idalia Qld 4811.

Current Members

You can pay your membership fees on line through PayPal or square as well.  To do this go to “merchandise” and click on the membership icon, then follow the prompts.  You can pay up to 5 years in advance at $20.00 per year.

Who is Eligible to Become a Member?

  • Ex-members of 66 Bn AMF, 2RAR, 2/4RAR and serving members of 2RAR.  Membership may include those of Corps, other than the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, eligible by Service with 2RAR and includes all or any ‘members of supporting arms or philanthropic organisations attached to 2RAR from time to time’ (including 2RAR MTF-3).
  • Ex-service persons who have served with “Sister Battalions” of The Royal Australian Regiment, or persons currently serving with “Sister Battalions”, in any theatre of operations including Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Rwanda, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Iraq, Timor Leste, Afghanistan or any future theatre of operations.
  • Any direct relative of a person killed in action, died of wounds, or died from illness, in any theatre of operations while serving with 2RAR, and who would have been eligible for membership of the Association; such relatives to include spouse/partner, mother, father, brother, sister, children or grandchildren of such deceased person.
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conducts a foot patrol during exercise Talisman Sabre 2007 in Shoalwater Bay.
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conducts a foot patrol during exercise Talisman Sabre 2007 in Shoalwater Bay.
Reunion members rekindling old friendships.

Why Should I Join?

Here’s few reasons why we think you should join us:

  1. Reconnect with and refresh army mateship
  2. Make new friends with a common history i.e. service in 2RAR
  3. Rekindle the camaraderie resulting from previous service in 2RAR
  4. The Association provides the opportunity to become involved in assisting other veterans in various ways.
  5. Contribute to and assist in the maintenance of the history of 2RAR
  6. Get the latest news on what’s happening inside and outside the battalion.

The Constitution allows for  families of deceased members to become Associate members.  By becoming a member, these families may:

  1. Gain a better understanding of the ‘mateship’ that is the basis of military service
  2. Experience the warmth and compassion of the 2RAR family
  3. Meet other past members of 2RAR who have served with their family member.