Joining the School Army Cadet Unit
Sebastopol Army Cadet Unit is a closed school based unit. This means we can only enrol Cadets who are also students at Ballarat South Community Learning Precinct. Joining the school unit is free and purely voluntary. We will provide you with a uniform and most of the equipment required to perform your duties as a Cadet.
Students and Parents are welcome to approach Captain (AAC) Lee Clarke during school hours for more information on joining the school's cadet unit and the Australian Army Cadets.
About the Australian Army Cadets
Why would you want to join the Australian Army Cadets (AAC)? Well, there are lots of reasons! For a start, you get to go camping, abseiling, boating and learn to properly use firearms. Apart from getting involved in all kinds of action and adventures, you'll also make heaps of new friends. Joining the Army Cadets is your chance to experience a really awesome time by getting into some adventurous activities conducted in a military setting. There are more than 14,000 Army cadets based in 224 units around Australia, so there's sure to be a unit near you.
Students and Parents are welcome to approach Captain (AAC) Lee Clarke during school hours for more information on joining the school's cadet unit and the Australian Army Cadets.
About the Australian Army Cadets
Why would you want to join the Australian Army Cadets (AAC)? Well, there are lots of reasons! For a start, you get to go camping, abseiling, boating and learn to properly use firearms. Apart from getting involved in all kinds of action and adventures, you'll also make heaps of new friends. Joining the Army Cadets is your chance to experience a really awesome time by getting into some adventurous activities conducted in a military setting. There are more than 14,000 Army cadets based in 224 units around Australia, so there's sure to be a unit near you.
As a cadet, you'll learn to be confident, self sufficient and willing to 'have a go'. It's your opportunity to discover new challenges and have some unbelievable fun. You'll also learn to lead others and work as a member of a team. You'll be able to do things for yourself and help your friends learn too. Cadet life is physical but not risky - and you won't have to be a superwoman or superman. Qualified and experienced cadet officers will instruct you. Safety is always a top priority.
Joining the Australian Army Cadets
There are many opportunities available for people to get involved with the AAC. You can join as a Cadet, but also if you have a particular interst in Youth Development, you can also join as an adult staff member. A large portion of the adult staff in the AAC are made up of volunteer members from the community.
Join as a Cadet
To join the Australian Army Cadets you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Australia
- Be aged between 12½ and 17 years of age
- Provide a statement from your doctor confirming you are able to participate in Cadet activities
- Not be a member of any other Australian Defence Force Cadet (ADFC) organisation or the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
- Be able to attend the activities of the unit you wish to join
- Agree to abide by the ADFC Code of Conduct
- Complete an application form and have your parent or guardian sign it
- Have your application accepted by a Unit Commander