Cockatoo Rise War Veterans Retreat in Macarthur, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Cockatoo Rise War Veterans Retreat

Locality: Macarthur, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 409 418 332

Address: 26 HIGH ST, 3286 Macarthur, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.cockatooriseretreat.com.au

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25.01.2022 Fires on and the billys hot for a cupper , call in and have a chat today at COCKATOO RISE RETREAT

24.01.2022 John and Greg having some time out with the kids

23.01.2022 Corrin spending a few days respite at the retreat . great to have a chat with vets from other wars , a lot to learn . A few drinks by the camp fire tonight I,m sure

23.01.2022 Gillian and Ilah checking out the gear today

21.01.2022 Just been with Gillian to the Sydney launch of a wonderful book, written about the tours of 13 Vietnam vets ( I;m one of them ) . A terrific insight into the tours of different veterans in different fields of duty, quite amazing how different our experiences were . Available on AMAZON . Met some other fellow brothers and also Little Pattie , just a wonderful experience . the book called REFLECTIONS OF VIETNAM

21.01.2022 GREAT NEWS, SenatorJacqui Lambi, will be officially opening, the new Cockatoo Rise retreat at MacArthur in Victoria on Saturday March 6,2021 .This is just a heads up, more information will follow as plans develop.Any inquires please ask, ring Greg

20.01.2022 JUST had a wonderful over night visit from a great group of vets and their ladies from Balmoral last weekend . Ian ,John , James and 2 Naomi's all had a great chat around the camp fire and enjoyed the breakfast of champions , cooked by yours truely . Lovely to see my great vet friends and their partners at the retreat once again , ALL Welcome

18.01.2022 Just had a wonderful group of guys ( AOD 70-71 Vungers Vietnam ) and their lovely ladies , stay at the retreat . A perfect evening of reminising and conversation in the bar by the fire was enjoyed by all

17.01.2022 Lovely to see my good friends sharing a drink around the fire in the retreat bar . Any Victorian vets and their partners are welcome stay and enjoy the retreat at present , hopefully the borders for this state will open soon and everybody can share with me .

17.01.2022 Just received a wonderful surprise donation from Jamie on behalf of the Military Brotherhood South West group . This incredible engraving will hang proudly at the entrance of the retreat museum , well done guys , great friends and supporters

16.01.2022 RETREAT MUSEUM OPEN AGAIN, well I have been waiting for this day for a while , nice to have the flags flying proudly out front . Groups are starting to book for visits . If you need time out and have or are serving , the retreat is here for your comfort ,

15.01.2022 Need some Help to have some carpet tiles laid down at COCKATOO Rise Retreat. 2 rooms both about 5x4 mtrs .I can supply accom and some great food and refreshments.If you are in Victoria and can help,please give me a ring, ph no on web site ,thanks

15.01.2022 Just an early heads up for the opening of COCKATOO RISE RETREAT at MacArthur , Vic . Just North of Port Fairy . If you could pass this info to your other vet mates and groups you are associated with it gets the word around much better , hopefully see many of you here .

14.01.2022 Finally after a lot or organising I am getting a jeep and trailer for the memorial . Cleaned up it will make a wonderful presentation . just need to collect it from Albury .

12.01.2022 I have a display for ANZAC day at Dennington, Woolworths.Come in a have a chat with an ole war vet.

09.01.2022 Had a wonderful visit today to COCKATOO RISE RETREAT from a group of Vets from Mt Gambier RSL . Quite a few stories and jokes told around the camp fire , SUPER, SUPER DAY

06.01.2022 for those interested in getting a copy of this great new book , details are on the posters

05.01.2022 A recent visitor, he couldnt believe how heavy 4 1 day ration packs were

05.01.2022 Gillian and Ilah trying the gear out

04.01.2022 Finally a start to the Reno on the bathroom, supporting the vets and their partners who stay in the building.Hopefully all functional next week.The retreat is open , not the museum.Enjoy some time out, around the camp fire.

04.01.2022 Another wonderful demonstration of generous support by Greg and Heidi .They laid floor tiles donated by Godfrey Hirst , Geelong into the final 2 rooms to make things more comfortable for our visiting vets and their partners. All I can say once again is THANKS & WELL DONE

01.01.2022 A very special day , particulary for those who served in this theatre of war .I am sure we are all commemorating this day in different ways , but all of us , will not forget the mates we lost and the times we shared together .