Merry Christmas & Thank You For Your Support In 2023
We would like to wish all those involved with the Commando Welfare Trust a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.To close out the year, we made Christmas payments to ensure the 33 children we support do not miss out this year. Please donate to help Special Forces families struggling with the realities of conflict.Have […]
Chairman’s Report: 2023 Wrap Up
The brave soldiers we lost this year in the MRH-90 Crash, from left, Captain Daniel Lyon, Corporal Alexander Naggs, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent and Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock. I am very proud to present to you the Chairman’s Report which wraps up a successful year of support for the Commando Welfare Trust (CWT). We […]
2024 Veteran’s Boxing Challenge
Event Overview The Veteran’s Challenge Tournament is a charity event be held at the Hellenic Club on Saturday the 3rd of August partnership with the ACT Branch of the Australian Commando Association to support the work it does with Special Forces veterans and their families. The event is open to males and females from around […]
The Commando Welfare Trust has started a program for finding homes for retired military dogs
An image of a military dog the Commando Welfare Trust has recently found a home The Commando Welfare Trust now supports Special Forces canine operators and retired military dogs. The program will see the Commando Welfare Trust connect retired military dogs with Special Forces soldiers and veterans so the dogs can have a safe home […]
Looking to participate in a free career readiness program?
The Krait Foundation is hosting its next career readiness program later this month for those who have served within Special Operations Command.
Chairman’s Report: October Update
I am delighted to present the Chairman’s Report for the last quarter, which has seen the Commando Welfare Trust (CWT) go from strength-to-strength in building our community and serving our mission.
Charity Ball Today! Online Auction Live
The Commando Welfare Trust Annual Charity Ball is today, at 6:30pm, at Ripples Waterside at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Charity Ball This Friday! ONLINE AUCTION NOW LIVE
The Commando Welfare Trust Annual Charity Ball will be held this Friday, 6:00pm, at Ripples Waterside at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Taraidh Colquhoun
In May 2023, an Australian Special Forces veteran, Taraidh Colquhoun, suffered severe injuries in a mountain bike accident, which required surgery to restore a break in the C6-7 of his spine.
Taraidh is now out of the induced coma and is breathing on his own once again. There is some movement in his arms, but it appears that he may not regain the use of his legs.
Since the injury, the Commando Welfare Trust has been providing emergency support to Taraidh and his family and will continue to provide long-term assistance as they tackle the life-long challenges associated with a debilitating spinal injury.
Chairman’s Report: July Update
Welcome to the Commando Welfare Trust’s (CWT) Chairman’s report…