Senator The Hon. David Feeney MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence
Victor Harbor’s 423 Army Cadet Unit (ACU) has recently relocated to a new facility in the Lincoln Park Industrial Estate, Hindmarsh Valley near Victor Harbor.
It includes a larger space for cadet activities, such as ceremonial drill, navigation, first aid and field craft.
Senator David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence welcomed the new home for local Army Cadets.
Senator Feeney said: ‘The new site will give local Army Cadets a place to learn to be confident, self sufficient and willing to ‘have a go’. As an Army Cadet you get practical and challenging experiences.’
Warrant Officer Class Two Ron Teusner, the Officer Administering Command at 423 ACU said: ‘This year we are looking at recruiting more cadets and taking on additional Adult Cadet Staff to help out with the operation of the unit.
‘Throughout the coming year we will continue to develop lessons and activities that will benefit the cadets’ enjoyment and their youth development.’
Youth who are 12 ½ years of age are eligible to apply for enrolment into the Australian Army Cadets (AAC). Once enrolled, they may remain as a cadet until the end of the year in which they attain 18 years of age.
The AAC is a youth development program, conducted by the Australian Army in cooperation with the community. The program is designed to benefit the nation by developing the individual, their community and the Australian Army. For more information about the AAC please visit www.cadetnet.gov.au.
Potential cadets and staff are welcome to attend an information night on Wednesday 9 February or Wednesday 16 February. 423 ACU is located at 8 Commerce Crescent, off Waterport Road, Hindmarsh Valley. To register your interest please contact the unit on a Wednesday night on (08) 8554 9042 or after hours on (08) 8554 9603.
Media Contacts:
Lorna Clarke Senator Feeney’s Office 0408 345 730
Warrant Officer Class Two (AAC) Ron Teusner, 423 ACU Victor Harbor – 0419 462 597
