Association Aims – 5th Battalion – The Royal Australian Regiment Association

Association Aims

The 5 RAR Association Inc is a volunteer organization and exists solely to serve the members of the 5 RAR Association Inc.

Aims of the Association are:

To perpetuate the close bonds of comradeship and esprit de corps created by past members of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (hereinafter referred to as the Battalion);

To guard the good name and preserve the interest of the Battalion;

To preserve the memory of those who died on active service with the Battalion;

To provide referrals to relevant welfare agencies and / or welfare advice to Association members who request or require it;

To support the successor battalion(s) to the Battalion in whatever way is practical and appropriate for the Association;

ALSO

To organize social functions such as reunions, Anzac Day arrangements and other formal activities deemed appropriate;

Where possible, assist with financial contributions to memorials in honour of our fallen;

Publish a newsletter three times a year to inform members of coming events and news;

Provide an Association Web and History Home page;

Organize, produce and distribute 5 RAR military memorabilia with all surplus being returned to the association.