35 Army Cadet Unit - Broadmeadows

02/09/2026

“Cadet to Career” Specialist Engagement Team Visit

Tonight the unit is fortunate to have a visit from the Specialist Engagement Team - Cadets.

Trooper Jordan Membrey is presenting to the cadets the role and vision of the team within the ADF Cadets.

The Specialist Engagement Team exists for the benefit of the cadets and is able to highlight future career opportunities and how to leverage the benefits of being a cadet for potential future employers.

30/08/2026

Thank you to Councillor Carly Moore, Mayor of Hume City Council and Cr Karen Sherry - Hume City Council for popping by our Legacy stand at Bunnings Broadmeadows!

Thank you to all who have visited us across Bunnings Broadmeadows and Bunnings Coburg to show their support for a worthy ex-service organisation.

30/08/2026

Support for Legacy and Cadets

Great to have the the Mayor of the Merri-Bek City Council Nat Abboud for Merri-Bek show her support for our cadets backing a worthy cause.

The Legacy Appeal runs from Sunday 30 August to Saturday 5 September 2026.

Our cadets are at Bunnings Broadmeadows and Bunnings Coburg, come and visit if you’re in the area!

29/08/2026

Legacy Week 2026

Today marks the start of Legacy Week where volunteers will be out in force raising money for Legacy.

Legacy is dedicated to supporting the families of veterans who have given their life or health in service of the nation.

Come down to Bunnings Coburg on Gaffney Street or Bunnings Broadmeadows on Pearcedale Parade and support a worthy cause.

Our cadets will be on site selling Legacy badges until 4pm.

28/08/2026

Legacy Week runs from Sunday 30 August to Saturday 05 September 2026.

This is an opportunity to support the families of veterans who have given much in service of the nation.

35 ACU will be proudly supporting this initiative at Bunnings Broadmeadows and Bunnings Coburg this Sunday. If you’re in the area, consider coming down and buying a Legacy badge, a bear or make a donation.

Legacy Week is Legacy’s national fundraising and awareness campaign, dedicated to supporting the families of veterans who have given their life or health in defence of our nation. This year Legacy Week will run from Sunday 30 August to Saturday 5 September 2026, with our iconic Badge Day on Friday 4 September.

The National Launch of Legacy Week will be held on Monday 31 August 2026 in the Sculpture Garden at the Australian War Memorial Canberra. The Launch Ceremony will be followed by a reception at the AWM, proudly sponsored by Marsh.

Join us in honouring the service and sacrifice of our veterans by purchasing a Legacy badge, making a donation, or sharing Legacy’s message during Legacy Week. Together, we can make a difference for veteran families.

19/08/2026

Senior Cadet Unit Visit

It was great to have two senior cadets visit the unit tonight.

33 Battalion Cadet Under Officer Olivia Ambrosini and Cadet Warrant Officer Class 1 Ben La, Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major both observed training and spoke to cadets about their experiences.

Both Olivia and Ben are former cadets of 35 ACU, great to see them in action in their senior roles within the Battalion and Brigade.

16/08/2026

Cadets are having a final lesson on ratel procedures, and will round out their weekend lessons with fieldcraft! 👷‍♀️

16/08/2026

Next stop, Ex Emu Puckapunyal

A lot of tired cadets in need of a shower have just completed Ex Hydra at Tallarook.

The next major activity for most of the cadets will be Ex Emu at Puckapunyal.

Thank you for your patience given the minor delay today.

16/08/2026

Ex Hydra 26 - Cadet Pick Up at Maygar Barracks *Delayed*

Parents, guardians and family

Due to an incident on the M31 Hume Freeway, our bus is delayed returning to Maygar Barracks.

We will do our best to meet the 4pm dismissal time however this may not be possible. Thank you for your understanding.

16/08/2026

The “Final Mile”

Cadets of 35 are on the traditional final march from the camp site to the bus pick up point.