Brisbane Sub Section - Naval Association of Australia CLOSED
Our objective was to gather serving and ex serving members for social gatherings and to look after the welfare of those who sometimes find themselves struggling with the vagaries of life. The Brisbane Sub Section had a proud heritage being one of the oldest Sub Sections in the Naval Association when it closed in 2021; with a mix of yout
hful enthusiasm, age, experience, passion and history. The Brisbane Sub Section was open to anyone who satisfies the membership requirements of the Naval Association of Australia being:
• Former or serving personnel of Commonwealth Navies and Australia’s Allies, provided that any separation from such service was not the result of an assessment of unsuitability or a breach of discipline.
• Former or serving Australian Naval Cadet (ANC) officers and instructors and who have served as such for not less than two years, provided that any separation from the ANC was not the result of an assessment of unsuitability or a breach of discipline.
• Former or serving members of the ANC who have reached the age of 18 years and completed at least three years’ service in the ANC, provided that any separation from the ANC was not the result of an assessment of unsuitability or a breach of discipline.
• Former or serving personnel of any Commonwealth of Nations merchant naval service who, in the performance of their merchant naval duties, have served in a war zone or other theater of military operations. The Sub Section sponsors the Navy Motorcycle Riders but non riders are most welcome to join the sub section. The Naval Association of Australia began its life in 1920 as the Ex-Navalmen's Association and is the premier organization outside of Navy looking to the interests of both serving and ex naval members. Its logo is "Once Navy - Always Navy"
The Associations principle objectives are to:
• unite and develop friendship among all former and serving naval personnel
• provide representation to Government on Veterans' issues
• provide advisory, advocacy and counseling services
• assistance and support to the Australian Navy Cadets
• engage and provide fellowship for visiting ships personnel during port visits engage the entire Naval family whether veteran or serving
