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Bereavement Package (Under Development)
Executive Forum (Under Development)
First Aid Training Update (Under Development)
Memorabilia and Honour Boards (Under Development)
ANC Award Sponsorship (Under Development)
A message from the Section President
Welcome to the Victorian Section website. On this page you will find information about our People and Staff, a Help Desk mobile telephone number, Feedback and Suggestion Box via an email address, the latest post Section Council Meeting Task List, links to the Section's Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Goals, links to Governance documents, and finally links to other sites and information on Commemoration. Please take the time to read the information provided. Should you have suggestions on improving the webpage contact me as the webpage administrator.
There is much to be done during 2023 enabled by the resolutions made at the Victorian Section's Council Meeting and the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 26 March 2023. 2023 will be a year of implementation and progress.
HMAS CERBERUS is conducting an Open Day on 19 March 2023 showcasing the results of the $500 million dollar development. There is much to see across the training spectrum so I encourage you to visit CERBERUS during the Open Day. Entry is free and the Commanding Officer CERBERUS is expecting 20 000 people to attend. The Victorian Section along with other ESO will attend in the hope of raising our profile with veterans. See you there?
The Victorian Section can receive donations and on the advice of the Australian Taxation Office, the donation can be used by the donor as a tax deduction.
Section Council Meeting 19 November 2022_Amended version 1.03 - Task List Post 19 November 2022. Last updated 27 Jan 2023.
Latest - Section Draft 19 November 2022 Council Meeting Minutes - Latest. Important Note: The associated Meeting Reading Pack can be provided by your Sub-section Victorian Section Council Delegate.
Section 17 September 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
PEOPLE AND STAFFING
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Important reading for Section Office Bearers: Duties Guide to legal duties of Not For Profit (NFP) Committee members, Directors and Office Holders
Australian Charities Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) Link to the login page, click here
Victorian Section is headquartered at the Frankston Naval Memorial Club
Secretary: 0419 381 988.
vicsecretary@navalassoc.org.au
General Mail: Victorian Section Secretary, 7 Clarence Place, Cranbourne East. Vic. 3977
Sub-section Capitation Reports to the Victorian Section, send to: Victorian Section Treasurer, 4 Gayle Court, Clayton South Vic. 3169
Help and Feedback
HELP DESK: 0431 709 105
Feedback Line. (email): grahamthomas176@gmail.com
Suggestion Box: grahamthomas176@gmail.com
2022/2023 Executive, Council and Annual General Meeting Dates, Times and Venue. View details here
Recognising our Members - Victorian Section Life Member List
Deliver the best quality services to Victorian ex-navy veterans and generate positive meaningful change.
Vision:To deliver an optimistic environment, to Victorian Naval Association members and partners, through unwavering support and to inspire current and future Sub-section members through positive change that enriches and contributes to member's health and well-being.
ACTION PLAN of the Victorian Section
Endorsed Goals - Just <click> on the Link for Details
POLICIES of the Victorian Section
Victorian Section Regulations - Just <click> on the Link for Details
STRATEGY of the Victorian Section
Victorian Section Business Plan - Just <click> on the Link for Details
Our Section Goals are linked to Key Indicators
Key Indicators - Just <click> on the Link to View our key Indicators
PROCEDURE - Process Flow Charts: Vice President; CFO Treasurer; Finance Steering Committee; Secretary
National Council WHS Management Policy_NAA V1.00
National Council Hazard Risk Assessment Register V1.00
Victorian Section Risk Register (Under Development)
WHS Handy Billy Click to open the file. Use this as a summarised guide to Sub-section WHS.
Enclosure 1 to the WHS Handy Billy - Risk Assessment Templates Click here to open the file. Download the file and use the pre filled spreadsheets to create your Sub-section WHS history. Save in your own Sub-section files on completion. Review this file monthly or as required for event planning.
RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Navy Victoria Network (hyperlink). Highly recommended readings. Join the NVN it's free. Left mouse click here: Navy Victoria Network
The NVN link contains the: 2023 Dairy of Navy events in Victoria, Flagship events, a Gallery, Information on Reunions, Members List, Vales, Ship Associations, Veteran Welfare Referral Services, News and Newsletters.
Link to the Alliance of Defence Service Organisation (ADSO) https://www.adso.org.au/
ADSO is the Defence Family's advocate to Government, parliment and the Australian people. Its role is to care for the well-being of the Defence Family and protect their service entitlements.
Broadside (hyperlink). The official newsletter of the Navy Victoria Network. This website contains the current issue and back issues since 2011. Click on 'Broadside'.
Commemoration
Commemoration Services are live streamed by the Shrine of Rememberance. See the hyperlinks available post the event. These hyperlinks are provided by the Victorian Section
Victorian Sub-sections are encouraged to plan, resource and deliver a commemoration service for the dates identified below. Planning and delivery of Commemoration services will assist in achieving the agreed goal of 'Embedding commemoration across NAA Victoria'.
2023 Diary of Navy Events in Victoria
This diary contains navy ship visits to Melbourne, events of interest that HMAS Cerberus is involved in and also events / services at the Shrine in Melbourne.
The Diary is continually being updated with additions and amendments
Date | Time | Event | Location | P.O.C. see below |
Attendance Information |
10 Feb | 1100 | HMAS Voyager Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
12 Feb | 1100 | POW Memorial Service | POW Memorial, Ballarat | 7 | Lord Borthwick |
12 Feb | 1200 | National Servicemen's Association Service | Shrine - Western Precinct | 5 | Nil Representation |
15 Feb | 1000 | ex-Prisoners of War & Relatives Assoc. Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 5 | No Representation |
20 Feb | 1000 | Darwin Defenders Commemoration | Shrine - 2nd World War Forecourt | 5 | No Representation |
23 Feb - 01 Mar |
All Week | Navy Week | 7 | Events & locations TBA | |
27 Feb | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
01 Mar | 0900 | Father of the Navy Service | Brighton Cemetery | 7 | TBA |
01 Mar | 1100 | HMAS Perth & USS Houston Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | LCDR Michael Marley RAN, (Rtd) |
01 Mar | 1200 | Creswell Oration | Waverley RSL | 7 | 3 Members |
27 Mar | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
09 Apr | 1030 | HMAS Vampire Service - Cancelled | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | |
16 Apr | 1200 | George Cross Award Day - Maltese Association | Shrine - Forecourt | 5 | Vic President |
24 April | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
25 Apr | 0600 | Anzac Day Dawn Service | Shrine - Forecourt | RSL | Vic President |
25 Apr | 0830 | Anzac Day March | Swanston St, CDB | RSL | Vic President |
05 May | 1230 | HMAS Castlemaine Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
07 May | 1200 | Battle of the Coral Sea Service | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
20 May | 1130 | Battle of Crete & Greek Service | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
22 May | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
31 May | 1100 | Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
18 Jun | 1100 | N Class Destroyers Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
26 Jun | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
30 Jun | 1400 | HMAS Waterhen Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
02 Jul | 1000 | Reserve Forces Day | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
06 Jul | 1200 | FESR Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 5 | Vic President |
24 Jul | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
09 Aug | 1100 | HMAS Canberra Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
18 Aug | 1100 | Vietnam Veterans Day | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
20 Aug | 1100 | Op PEDESTAL Service | Shrine - Cenotaph | 5 | Vic President |
28 Aug | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
03 Sep | 1400 | Merchant Navy Day | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
11 Sep | 1100 | Battle of Bita Paka | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
17 Sep | 1130 | AE1 Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vicv President |
25 Sep | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
21 Oct | 1100 | HMAS Lismore Service | Shrine Reserve - Tree | 7 | Vic President |
22 Oct | 1000 | Seafarer's Service | Saint Paul's Cathedral | 7 | Vicv President |
23 Oct | 1900 | NHSA(Vic) Meeting | Waverley RSL | ||
11 Nov | 1100 | Remembrance Day Ceremony | Shrine - Sanctuary | 5 | Vic President |
27 Nov | 1800 | NHSA(Vic) End of Year Celebration Dinner | Waverley RSL | ||
19 Nov | 1200 | HMAS Sydney Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vicv President |
26 Nov | 1100 | HMAS Goorangi Service | Queenscliff | 7 | Russell Pettis |
01 Dec | 1100 | HMAS Armidale Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic Prresident |
05 Dec | 1200 | Pearl Harbour Remembrance Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 5 | Vic President |
11 Dec | 1100 | Armed Merchant Cruisers / Landing Ship Infantry Service | Shrine - Sanctuary | 7 | Vic President |
(5) Members of the public are welcome to attend all of the Naval Commemorative Services held at the Shrine of Remembrance. For information, contact the Shrine: 03 9661 8100
(7) For additional information go to the Shrine website or contact Terry Makings - 0411 135 163.
Merchandise For Sale
Email Inquiries to: vicsecretary@navalassoc.org.au Telephone: Sandra Farlie, 0419 381 988
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