209 Army Cadet Unit Tamworth

01/06/2026

Wow what fantastic turnout especially on a cold winter night.

Tonight we welcomed a fantastic group of young people and their families to our mid year cadet recruit intake Information Night.

It was great to see so many interested in learning more about the opportunities, challenges, skills, and friendships that cadets can offer. Attendees were given an overview of the program, training activities, camps, leadership opportunities, and what it means to be part of our cadet unit.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to come along and ask questions. We look forward to welcoming our new recruits and seeing them begin their cadet journey in the coming weeks.

If you couldn’t make it tonight but would like more information about joining, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We can’t wait to see the next generation of cadets get started!

14/05/2026

209 Army Cadet Unit, Tamworth is now recruiting for our second and final intake of 2026!

If your child is looking to build confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, resilience and make lifelong mates, Army Cadets offers a fun and challenging environment for young people high school aged 13–18.

Cadets take part in activities including:
• Weekly parade nights
• Fieldcraft & adventure training
• Community events
• Camps & leadership courses

Adult volunteer staff are also welcome — no Defence experience necessary.

To register your interest or learn more, visit the website - https://www.armycadets.gov.au/

Our next intake begins 01 June 2026 at 209 ACU Tamworth.

05/05/2026

May the Sith be with you tomorrow.

01/05/2026

209ACU Tamworth – Now Recruiting
Second Intake: 1900hrs, Monday, 01 June 2026

Beersheba Barracks
Marius Street
Tamworth, NSW, 2340

We’re now recruiting for our second intake of 2026 and would love you to come along, meet our team and instructors, and begin your journey as an Army Cadet recruit.

Bring a mate along and experience everything the Australian Army Cadets has to offer together.

Army Cadets delivers a wide range of activities designed to build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while instilling a strong sense of identity through wearing the Australian Army uniform.

Some of the activities we offer include:

* Bivouacs (camps): Held once per term on weekends
* Annual Camp (AFX): A one-week camp (usually in Singleton or Holsworthy) during the September/October school holidays, bringing cadets together from across the state
* Ceremonial Events: Including Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, and Remembrance Day
* Fundraising Activities: Supporting unit initiatives and building teamwork

Step up, challenge yourself, and be part of something bigger.

Jump on the website from the link below and register your interest.

https://www.armycadets.gov.au/

01/05/2026

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26/04/2026

Just a reminder that there is no parade on Monday, 27/04/2026. Our next parade night will be on Star Wars Day — May the 4th be with you!

25/04/2026

Anzac Day 2026

Today on Anzac Day, 209 ACU proudly participated in the Dawn Service, ANZAC Day March, and two catafalque party’s to remember and honour the sacrifices of the service men and women who have served our nation.

20/04/2026

We are so proud to have this amazing young lady representing our unit. She has overcome so much and is a fantastic CSM, an excellent role model for the young cadets coming through.

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Hope Dawson was selected to represent New South Wales at the National Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Drill Competition through the Australian Army Cadets.

Travelling to Canberra over the Easter weekend, Hope competed at the prestigious Royal Military College Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Her team proudly returned home with gold for New South Wales. An outstanding achievement that reflects her dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence.

We are incredibly proud of Hope and the way she has represented her state and community. We have so many amazing students at Oxley, all forging their own unique paths to success. We are incredibly fortunate to be part of their journey and to support them as they grow, achieve and thrive.

15/04/2026

A few of our cadets are away this week for the second round of Specialist Elective Courses.
Well done to Cpl Dewson on receiving a commander’s challenge coin.

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07/04/2026

Over the Easter weekend, CDTWO2 Dawson and CDTCPL Smith-Bowden travelled to Canberra, representing NSW at RMC and ADFA in the RSM-A Drill Competition. Competing against top teams across the Nation, the standard of drill was tested at the highest level, with a focus on precision, timing, and discipline.

An outstanding effort saw CDTWO2 Dawsons team take home Gold, and CDTCPL Smith-Bowden’s team secured Silver, a reflection of their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Story by -CUO Carey