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 […]
Injured soldier Paul Dunbavin‘shines light’ on brain injuries
Chairman’s Report May 2024
Taraidh and Darlene with the customised van we delivered to the family. I am delighted to present the Commando Welfare Trust Chairman’s Report for May 2024.  Year-to-date we have continued to build strong momentum on our goal to increase our presence so we can raise more funds to support our growing list of beneficiaries and […]
ANZAC Day Statement: Recognising the Dangers Our Soldiers Face In Times of No Conflict
The brave soldiers we have lost over the past 12 months from left, Captain Daniel Lyon, Corporal Alexander Naggs, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock, and Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon. On ANZAC Day it is important we recognise the sacrifices made by those who have served Australia and New Zealand’s military. One […]
Vale Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon
Tragedy has struck the Special Operations Command, as we mourn the loss of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon from the 2nd Commando Regiment.On the 7th March 2024, we lost Jack in a parachute accident while he was serving our country.We would like to pay our respects to Jack and send our best wishes to his family, […]
Chairman’s Report: Kicking Off 2024
The Commando Welfare Trust was able to get Taraidh home in time for Christmas I am delighted to present the first Commando Welfare Trust Chairman’s Report for 2024.So far this year, we have taken strong strides forward in our mission to build on the momentum from our record-breaking 2023, which was driven by a real […]
ADF Life Course Study Nominations Now Open
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is scoping a longitudinal (life course) study that will measure and monitor the health and well-being of ADF members throughout their lives, including after service. The proposed ADF Life Course Study (ADFLCS) will be a critical tool in understanding the health and well-being of serving and former-serving ADF members. It […]
Tickets Released: Summer Cocktail Party
We are thrilled to release the tickets for our upcoming event, the Commando Welfare Trust Summer Cocktail Party, which will give you rare access to Sydney’s exclusive Victoria Barracks. Event details: Date: Saturday, 23rd March 2024 Venue: Victoria Barracks Officers Mess, Sydney Address: Victoria Barracks, Paddington NSW 2021 Buy Tickets: Click here Dress Code: Black tie with […]
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 […]