315 Australian Army Cadet Unit - Hamilton

12/04/2026

Well done to 315ACU’s Leo McConachy in his successful completion of the Deputy Chief of Army Adventure Training Award for 2026 held this week in Tasmania.

Certificates, ATA patches and the coveted Golden Boomerang pin were presented by the activity’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel (AAC) Leaman, alongside Deputy Commander, Colonel Patten-Richens.

This ATA has been described as one of the toughest in recent times — quite possibly ever. Every cadet should be immensely proud of what they have achieved.

Well done, Leo.

11/04/2026

10/04/2026

12/02/2026

315ACU Cadets - are you up to the challenge?

🇬🇧 UK ARMY CADET INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (ACIE) 2026 🇦🇺

Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN

The Australian Army Cadets have been invited to send cadets to the United Kingdom for the 2026 International Cadet Exchange.

📅 25 June – 16 July 2026
📍 Wales | Scotland | London
🎯 Adventure training, military skills & cultural experiences
💰 All expenses covered

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✅ CADET REQUIREMENTS

• Aged 14–17 years (must not turn 18 before or during travel)
• Minimum 12 months service in the cadet program
• Hold or be able to obtain a passport (valid 6 months after travel)
• Meet UK foreign travel vaccination requirements
• Pass pre-selection fitness testing:
– Beep test 5.5 or higher
– 30m swim in AMCU with runners
– 2 minutes treading water
• Parent / guardian permission to apply

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📌 KEY DATES

🗓 Applications to Regional HQ by 25 Feb 2026
🗓 Successful candidates notified 18 Mar 2026

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✍️ HOW TO APPLY

Submit a written application (max half a page) to your Regional Commander.

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🌍 Represent Australia.
🎖 Challenge yourself.
✈ Experience the UK.

Speak to your chain of command for details.

26/01/2026

**Australia Day in the Southern Grampians**

On Australia Day, we celebrate the very best of the Southern Grampians Community with our Australia Day awards.

We are very proud of two recipients from within our local Australian Army Cadet ranks.

Seamus Byron – Young Citizen of the Year

An outstanding young leader making a big impact. As Regimental Sergeant Major of the Monivae College Army Cadets, Seamus leads with maturity and purpose and gives back at every opportunity.

Wayne Nagorcka - Community Recognition Award

Wayne can look back on four decades of service with pride. From policing and firefighting to emergency response, pastoral care, and as an LT(AAC) with 315 Army Cadet Unit, Wayne’s ongoing leadership and commitment to others is nothing short of remarkable.