Update On Australian Special Forces Veteran Who Suffered a Tragic Accident
We would like to share an update regarding Taraidh Colquhoun, the Australian Special Forces ..
More to Baird, VC, than the warrior
Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, is often remembered as a face-painted warrior from the popular portrait,
Commandos Commemorate Corporal Cameron Baird VC
The service and sacrifice of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, was commemorated…
Merrick Watts to host the Annual Commando Welfare Trust Charity Ball
Australian comedian, Merrick Watts, will host the Annual Commando Welfare Trust Charity Ball,..
Bree Till
On the 19th March 2009, Bree Till’s husband, Sergeant Brett Till, was killed while disarming a Taliban Improvised Explosive Device.
Brett’s death has caused many complications for Bree, the child the two shared, Ziggy, and, Brett’s older children, Jacob and Taleah, who she was taking care of.
The Commando Welfare Trust provides Bree, and the children Brett left behind, with the ongoing support needed to navigate the daily challenges associated with losing a father and a husband to war.
Krait Foundation
Along with Wandering Warriors and SAS Resources Fund, Commando Welfare Trust was a founding partner and donor of the Krait Foundation, which transitions elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of business and community leaders.
Ritchies IGA Community Benefits Program
Ritchies IGA will donate a small percentage of your shop to Commando Welfare Trust. All you have to do is sign up for the free Ritchies Card program and nominate Commando Welfare Trust as your preferred charity
CWT Scholarship Program
Commando Welfare Trust, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia and Wandering Warriors, offers six $5,000 scholarships each year to support the re-training of Australian Special Operations veterans as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Gwen Cherne
On February 6th 2017, Gwen Cherne’s husband, Sergeant Peter Jon Cafe, a decorated member of Australia’s Second Commando Regiment, took his life in the garage of the family home.
Sergeant Cafe had served his country in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor, living in constant threat in the midst of war zones and bloody conflict.
The Commando Welfare Trust has been providing support to Gwen Cherne and the three children she had with Sergeant Cafe to ensure they can maintain a quality of life that isn’t burdened by financial hardship.
Corporal Tim Pereira
In 2012, on his second tour in Afghanistan, Tim Pereira was paralysed from the neck down, resulting in lifelong financial and emotional stress for Tim and his family.
The majority of Tim’s military pension goes towards paying off his mortgage and the 24/7 medical care he needs, which places a large strain on his family.
The Commando Welfare Trust has been funding Tim’s mortgage since 2019 and has vowed to repay the whole amount.