177 Army Cadet Unit in Nanango, Queensland | Community organisation

177 Army Cadet Unit

Locality: Nanango, Queensland

Phone: +61 458 027 091

Address: 54 Elk Street 4615 Nanango, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.cadetnet.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Home Training will commence on Tuesday 2 Feb 2021, from 5-8pm at the multi-purpose courts at Nanango High School. New cadets aged 13-17, both male and female, are also welcome to attend.

24.01.2022 CADETNET UPDATE REMINDER The Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadet Organisations are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all c...hildren and young people. To ensure we deliver a safe and effective ADF Cadets Program, it's important that all parents and guardians contact details are correct. Please log in to CadetNet to update and confirm your telephone and email contact details so we can contact you for information sharing, survey participation and general awareness in relation to the ADF Cadets Program

24.01.2022 UPDATE FOR CADETS AND PARENTS When Cadets was suspended in March, we were given a tentative return date of 5th May. Until further notice, the suspension has been extended.... I have been told that there will be at least 2 weeks notice to return, so at this stage we are looking at the end of May or June at the earliest. I thank you all for your patience and know you are keen to get back to Cadets. Please watch this space and I will update again once I know the return date. CAPT(AAC) Jenni Wilson

20.01.2022 Cadets and staff ready to head off to AFX19.

20.01.2022 Recruits out in the bush learning fieldcraft skills, while the 2nd+ years learn how to run a CP

19.01.2022 2/19 CUO/WO & SGT Course is done and dusted! On the bus on our way home. ETA 1245h.

19.01.2022 SUSPENSION OF ALL CADET ACTIVITIES As of midnight 16 March 2020, all cadet activities have been suspended. This is due to the coronavirus. This includes parade nights, ANZAC Day services, LCPL Course, and all other associated cadet activities.... It is expected that cadets will re commence on 01 MAY 2020. We are all disappointed and hope to see everyone back to cadets as normal from 05 MAY 2020. Please help to inform all other members by sharing this post. Thank you. Kind regards, Jenni Wilson CAPT(AAC) Officer Commanding 177ACU Nanango

18.01.2022 Reminder to all cadets Please bring your field pack large and webbing tonight in readiness for some field training. Also, those cadets who were nominated for CPL course, please bring your pre-course workbooks.

17.01.2022 Our newly promoted cadets. WO2 Firmin, SGT Jenkins and SGT Penny

16.01.2022 Thank you to all who participated in our fundraising efforts. We raised a total of $276.00 which will be donated to Wounded Heroes Australia on the unit's behalf.

15.01.2022 Guess the number winners: Jellybeans - 563. Caitlyn Wilson had the closest guess of 575.... Jaffa's - 334 Jan Forrester had the closest guess of 327. Congratulations to our winners and thank you for taking part.

15.01.2022 177ACU conducted a recruiting and fundraising stall at the Blackbutt Avocado Festival today, where the cadets showed the crowd their marching skills in the parade. Thank you to all cadets who attended and a huge thank you to Clive from Harrison Metal Art, who donated to us a metal soldier which will take pride of place on our training cenotaph.

14.01.2022 The winners of the Father's Day raffle are: 1st - Kevin Crowley; 2nd - Richard Robinson; 3rd - Sam Wilson. Thank you to all who bought tickets and congratulations to the winners!

14.01.2022 UPDATE FOR CADETS AND PARENTS 177ACU Nanango will return to parading on Tuesday 4 August, from 1700-2000. An email has been sent to parents/guardians of all current cadets with information on changes that will occur until further notice.... Please read the email and attachment and acknowledge as requested. Also if you have not already done so, please return COVID-19 consent forms (a list of names is included in the email). I look forward to seeing the cadets when we return next week. Regards Jenni Wilson CAPT(AAC) OC 177ACU Nanango

11.01.2022 UPDATE - Cadets and Parents The recommencement date of 14 July has been postponed again. As soon as I get a set date, I will let everyone know here and by email.... In the meantime, if you have not already returned a signed consent form, please do so ASAP. Without it, cadets are prohibited from parading. Regards Jenni Wilson CAPT(AAC)

11.01.2022 A reminder that Cadets returns to parading tonight from 5-8pm at Nanango State High school multi-purpose courts. New enrollments are welcome to attend. Social distancing rules will apply.

11.01.2022 CADETS AND PARENTS Just a reminder that there is no cadets tonight. We are still awaiting recommencement start date from the Army.... As soon as I have a date, I will let everyone know.

09.01.2022 Developing Resilience During the Program Suspension ''History Repeats - This Isn't Our First Rodeo'' The current COVID-19 challenge is unprecedented in our living memory; however it is not a new challenge for Army cadets. The following is an extract from The Torch and the Sword:... "There was a rapid turnover of attached army personnel as they were promoted or posted to meet wartime requirements and, compounding such demands, from July 1918 to June 1920 portions of cadet training were cancelled altogether as a result of the Spanish Influenza epidemic. An important outcome...was a necessary change of focus from purely military training to other forms of instruction" A hundred years ago the cadet programs faced long periods of suspension. The cadet programs were able to restart when the epidemic was passed by applying the following familiar values: Courage All the cadets and staff demonstrated resilience and acted with integrity, moral and physical courage throughout the crisis, and encouraged others to do the same. Initiative All members of the program sought opportunities to improve themselves and the program. Innovative ways of doing cadet activities or training were planned and implemented where possible. Respect Cadets and staff were exemplars when it came to adopting practices that helped and supported their community. Respecting the direction of Governments and authorities has always been core to the Army. Teamwork The cadets and staff supported each other during the tough times and worked together to build a cadet program for the future. It took two years for the cadet program to rebound after the Spanish Influenza. This may seem like a long time but it was understandable given the lack of technology, connectivity and the absence of a common unified structure and purpose. Today's cadet program is better placed than ever to demonstrate the resilience, innovation and values needed to rebound quickly from the current challenge. Resilience Planning. HQAAC is well progressed on developing a Resilience Plan that will ensure that, wherever possible, cadets and staff can remain engaged in the program, continue to develop and train and also contribute to their communities at a time that communities need it most. In the coming weeks and months all cadets and staff in the AAC will be called on to demonstrate our Army values as we demonstrate the resilience needed to bounce back from the current challenge. Key activities and opportunities will be provided through the Resilience Plan for implementation by staff and cadets. It is a ‘whole of AAC’ Team effort.

05.01.2022 On behalf of all the staff from 177ACU Nanango, I would like to wish the cadets and their families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing all the cadets, returning and new, when we start back on 4 Feb 2020.

05.01.2022 Fundraising 2020 We collect our aluminium cans/bottles from supper each week and will be cashing them in on a regular basis as our 2020 fundraising. If anyone would like to drop their cans or bottles in to us on a Tuesday night (starting from 4 Feb) it would be greatly appreciated.

03.01.2022 The winner of our fundraising number board is Lani Wilson. Congratulations!

02.01.2022 Due to inclement weather and treacherous roads, cadets has been cancelled for tonight. Keep safe everyone, see you next week. Please let other cadets know.

01.01.2022 Thinking of Work Experience with the Defence Force? Here is some information that will assist. https://www.defenceyouth.gov.au//defence-work-experience-/