Veterans Transition Centre

29/06/2025

11/03/2025

Looking for your next career move? This is your chance to connect with top employers, industry professionals, and career experts who understand the unique skills of Military Personnel and their Families, and Emergency Responders.

Military, Their Families & Emergency Services Career Summit
Venue: 10 Light Horse Regiment – Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta
Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
Time:10 AM – 2 PM

• Exclusive networking with top employers actively hiring
• Career pathways designed for veterans and their families, and emergency service personnel
• Opportunities for veterans’ spouses growing their careers or exploring new fields, and children starting their first jobs or transitioning careers
• Keynote speaker: [TBA – Stay tuned for a big announcement! ]

Register today and take control of your career.
https://bit.ly/WSCareerSummit

07/03/2025

04/03/2025

01/03/2025

Happy Birthday to the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army!

After the Federation of Australia came into existence on the 1st of January 1901, one of the first acts of the Commonwealth Government was to create the Department of Defence, which came into being on the 1st of March 1901. Today, we thank all current and former serving members of the Navy and Army for defending and serving our nation at home and abroad.

21/02/2025

Find Your Voice, Find Your Community 🎶 The Australian Military Wives Choir connects women across Australia through a shared love of music and a shared connection to the ADF. Whether you're a serving member, a partner, or have another ADF connection, this is a place to sing, share, and belong.

Learn more and join this amazing community: https://www.rslaustralia.org/australian-military-wives-choir

20/02/2025

On February 20, 1942, the 2/40th Infantry Battalion as part of Sparrow Force, stood their ground at Koepang as the Japanese invasion of Timor began.

The 2/40th Infantry Battalion, almost entirely from Tasmania, were known for their resilience and determination, and played a significant role in the resistance, fighting alongside Dutch troops.

They fought a spirited defence, inflicting heavy Japanese casualties. After four days of intense fighting, Sparrow Force surrendered due to Japanese air superiority and armoured support as well as a lack of ammunition and food.

84 men were killed and 132 badly injured. Tragically more than twice the number of those killed in battle died as prisoners of war.

Today, we remember the sacrifices of the 2/40th and all those who served in the Battle of Timor. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Lest we forget.

19/02/2025

83 years ago today, war reached our shores.

Over 240 Japanese fighters and bombers descended upon Darwin and left havoc in their wake.

In the words of Australian Prime Minister John Curtin, Darwin had been bombed, “but not conquered.”

Two anti-aircraft gunners embodied the collective spirit of resilience on display that day.

Gunner Wilbert Hudson and Lance Bombardier Frederick Wombley engaged Japanese aircraft strafing their positions in defence of Darwin.

Both men were awarded the Military Medal for their actions and became the first Australians to earn bravery awards in a battle on Australian soil.

Today we remember all who fought to defend Australia’s Top End, and all who served our nation during the Second World War.

Lest we forget.

Image: Australian War Memorial | Wilbert Hudson MM (left) pictured holding a Lewis Gun at the Australian War Memorial. Portrait of Frederick Ronald Wombley MM (right) of the 14th Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery.

18/02/2025

Registrations are open for Australians who are looking to make the pilgrimage to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Services in Türkiye and France this year on the 110th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.

Those who plan on attending either Dawn Service can register for their free attendance passes now: https://commemorations.teg.com.au/en/

Registration is essential to secure a place at each service.

18/02/2025

Looking for volunteers to help us collect containers for change at Freo Prison.
Friday 11th April. Finish around 10:30pm

Contact me for more details - [email protected]