Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon Joins Commando Welfare Trust as Patron, Turning Tragedy into Fighting for Veterans’ Welfare
The Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon with CWT Chairman, Brigadier Mark Smethurst, DSC, AM (Rtd) The Commando Welfare Trust (CWT) is proud to announce that former Defence Minister Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon has joined the organisation as a Patron, alongside MajGen Tim McOwan AO, DSC, CSM (Rtd). Joe’s longstanding commitment to veterans’ welfare is well-known, having advocated for […]
Former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon to fight for veterans’ welfare in the name of his son
Former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon has been appointed as a patron of the Commando Welfare Trust, vowing to build on his son Jack’s legacy after his death in a special forces training accident.
Commitment to addressing mild traumatic Brain injury
The Commando Welfare Trust is encouraged by the increasing awareness and media coverage highlighting the serious impact of blast exposure on soldiers, particularly the growing recognition of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). Many soldiers, during both training and combat, have been exposed to thousands of blasts, resulting in what is often termed an “invisible injury.” […]
Statement on the The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report
The Commando Welfare Trust (CWT) welcomes the release of the Royal Commission’s final report, which confirms many of the major challenges that our community of serving members, veterans and their families have been facing. While the findings are undoubtedly difficult and uncomfortable, these issues must come to light, allowing Government, Defence and DVA to begin […]
ANZAC Day Statement: Recognising the Dangers Our Soldiers Face In Times of No Conflict
Tragedy has struck the Special Operations Command, as we mourn the loss of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon from the 2nd Commando Regiment.