The Association

Why the Association Exists

MISSION

AIM:

The 2 RAR Association has a duty to remain abreast of contemporary veterans’ issues, whilst also acknowledging and supporting our foundation members. Membership of our Association will be focused on encouraging our members to stay connected and maintaining their sense of self-worth.

CORE PURPOSE:

The Association’s purpose is to support transition, health & well-being and foster camaraderie among the serving and ex-serving members of the Battalion. The Association exists for ALL members who have served in the 2nd Battalion or the 2nd/4th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, regardless of where that service occurred. By building on the bonds formed in service and our shared identity we encourage our membership to become self-reliant and independent members of the community.

VALUES:

We respect each member’s contribution. We respect each member’s experiences and our shared oath of service, regardless of the number of years served our corps, or our rank. We respect the sacrifice and commitment of every member. We become members of the Association not for what we can get, but for what we may give back, and for what we can contribute to the culture and heritage of the 2nd Battalion. We encourage each member to be a productive, independent and self-reliant member of their community and a responsible member of the Association.

STRATEGIC PLAN: 2025-2030

A link to the 2RAR Association Strategic Plan can be found here

Objectives

  • To provide opportunities for Association members to come together for camaraderie and mutual support with their fellow Association members under national, state and local arrangements.
  • To maintain a close relationship between the Association and 2RAR.
  • To provide opportunities for regular communication with, from and among the members of the Association.
  • To maintain an ongoing program to increase the membership base of the Association
  • To provide timely advice of relevant support agencies to both Association members and the immediate family of deceased members requiring individual support in areas including health, relationships and personal welfare.
  • To ensure the sacrifice of those who died whilst serving on duty with 2RAR is acknowledged during all collective Association activities.
  • To develop a systematic program of updating and maintaining the history of 2RAR and the Association.
  • To participate as a collective group on relevant occasions of national or regimental significance including ANZAC Day.
  • To acknowledge the support given by non- members to the Association.