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To join the Australian Army , you must meet the following criteria: For more information contact: • be a resident of [email protected] • be at least 13 years of age and must be in Year 8 of school; and not have reached the age of 17 years Find out more at: NOW RECRUITING • not be a member of the , www.armycadets.gov.au the Australian Air Force Cadets or the

• be available to attend the majority of the activities conducted by the Army Cadet Unit that you wish to join

• agree to abide by the AAC Code of Conduct Check out • complete application forms and have them signed SACRED HEART COLLEGE ARMY CADET UNIT by a parent/guardian Monday afternoons from 2:45pm - 5:30pm • have your application accepted by the (school term only) Army Cadet Unit Officer Commanding. Sacred Heart College Champagnat Campus 28 Percy Avenue Mitchell Park

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The provides teenagers with CADETS a rising generation opportunities to develop skills including leadership, under a rising sun initiative, teamwork and problem solving, in a safe, challenging and fun environment. We empower youth to achieve their potential. WHAT WE DO... WHAT ELSE DO WHAT OUR I NEED TO KNOW? CADETS SAY

You get to do things you’d never Be inspired by other cadets you meet “I’m glad I joined” normally do!

Units meet one evening a week with occasional Being an Australian Army Cadet helps you become Increased my confidence and met weekend camps and competitions. more independent, confident and open to new great people and learnt a lot of challenges. “ new skills - great fun! Our activities are fun and challenging. From watermanship and robotics, to bushcraft and You will develop leadership and good citizenship. Really fun, love going on bivouacs abseiling, your time as a cadet will be filled with Uniforms and equipment are provided free of charge. and doing the different activities action and adventure. “ that teach me life skills. Overall, a You are provided with structure and support, Each Cadet Unit has its own fee structure or charges really, really good experience. A good taught discipline and respect - essential skills to for certain activities. opportunity to put yourself out there. help you succeed in life. The Australian Army Cadets is a leading national Cadets is one of the best things I’ve youth development organisation, with the character Once a year there is a field exercise where every joined. It builds your confidence and values of the Australian Army. This is founded cadet in the State has the chance to experience a “ and you get to meet new people and on a strong community partnership that fosters and camp for even more exciting activities! make new friends. You’re given the supports an ongoing interest in the Australian Army. opportunity to go on lots of camps You will make new friends and have fun and be and learn new and useful skills. part of a team. There are challenges that you face, but you will come out a better, more Experience leading small groups in complex skilled and confident individual. tasks and teaching others in classroom and outdoor settings. What brings us together isn’t just our teamwork and cooperation, it is also “ the fact that we trust and respect one another, that’s what it’s really about.

I have learnt many skills that I now “ use in my everyday life.