Operation Unity SA

09/11/2025

This is a story for us to consider!

Australia SAVED An Entire American Battalion — But No One Talks About It!July 30th, 1943. Mount Tambu, New Guinea. The jungle is on fire. Machine guns rippin...

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

Here are the prizes we have managed to put together for the Operation Unity SA/Highbury Primary School, Remembrance Day Art Competition. Donations: Skate boards (Danielle HALE Veteran/Artist); Defence Kidz Pack (Defence Kidz); Hand Crafted Poppies (Fernanda TAYLOR); Remainder (anonymous)
We encourage as many Veterans as possible to attend the launch of the exhibit at the Northern Adelaide Veterans' & Families Wellness HUB, 4.00pm Thursday 13 November 2025, refer to previous posts for details. Please register via the HUB as to your attendance for catering purposes.
REMEMBER THESE KIDS DESERVE YOUR SUPPORT!

06/11/2025

The students and staff of this school make an enormous effort every year to honour our heroes from WWI to Afghanistan. Their four school teams are named after the Surnames of four local families who went to protect Australia during WWI. The students have put in a big effort, submitting over 270 pieces of art, we have put together 17 prizes to recognize their efforts. The teachers have fully supported this initiative all the way through, coordinated by Tonya GARRIHY, year three teacher.
THE STUDENTS AND STAFF HAVE SHOWN THE VETERAN COMMUNITY THEIR SUPPORT, NOW IS THE TIME FOR US TO RECIPROCATE, REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR THE EVENT ON THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025. Register via the Northern Adelaide Veterans' & Families' Wellness HUB asap.

🎨 Highbury Primary’s Remembrance Day Art Project 🎨
We’re excited to announce a special school-wide art competition at Highbury Primary to honor WWI veterans and celebrate the school’s annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.

✨ 13 prizes will be awarded!
🏅 Reception–Year 2: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
🏅 Years 3–4: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
🏅 Years 5–6: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
🌟 Special Needs class winner
🏆 Overall winner chosen by teachers

📌 Location: Veterans’ and Families’ Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
Playford Health Hub, Level 3
📅 Date: Thursday, 13th November
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM

Come along to view the incredible artwork created by our talented students and join us in honoring our veterans.

👉 RSVP to Ashleigh on 0498 173 750 if you’d like to attend.
Let’s celebrate creativity, history, and community together! ❤️

04/11/2025

This was a work of love which we can't say too much about just yet. Bill spent a fair amount of time putting this one together, problem solving how to deal with a few issues in the design phase to meet the brief. All tops, bottoms and sides are constructed of 18mm marine ply and all the backs constructed of 3mm marine play. In almost all applications butt joints were used instead of mitres to ensure maximum integrity over time. The plinth is 36mm of ply but with mitred corners. The rear panels were all recessed into the units tops, bottoms and sides for maximum integrity. The entire model comprises of 4 units, including the plinth which was kept separate from the base unit and the reason will be seen at a later date. Each unit and the plinth have been accurately fitted with dowels for locating prior to screwing the unity together. Each screw hole has been executed with a clearance hole and countersink followed by a pilot hole for screwing. Quality screws have been provided throughout.
Keep a lookout for the completed project.

04/11/2025

This small Veteran owned gym has had a great result for the last season, worth congratulating.
Dog Fight Combat Club

04/11/2025

Bill from Operation Unity SA had a great time assisting The Defence Shed Port Adelaide by assisting to conduct their AGM and being Caretaker during the group election/accepting of the new committee. No voting was required and the 2026 Committee is Chair (Bob PHILLIPS), Treasurer (Iza WOJTKOWSKI), Secretary (Jo SWITALA), Public Officer/Workshop Manager (Mick McHOUSE), Committee Members (Jimmy CARTER, Wayne SMITH, Ian GAWLEY, Bruce TURTON and David RUSSELL).
Congratulations to you all and wishing you a successful and enjoyable 2026.
Defence Shed Port Adelaide

25/10/2025

We are sending out a thank you to a long time supporter from interstate, Fernanda TAYLOR. Nanda lovingly, hand crocheted poppies for us for Remembrance day and she has come through again this year.
This year is a bit different, Nanda has supplied poppies as a donation/gift to some of the students of the Highbury Primary School who have taken part in our Remembrance Day Painting Competition and others will be for sale as usual. The Poppies are $5.00 each to support our work for Veterans. There are limited numbers available so get in quick and approach one of our Operation Unity SA members if you would like to secure one or more.
Remember we will be launching the winning entries at the Northern Adelaide Veterans' & Families Wellness HUB at 4.00pm on Thursday 13 November 2025. Location: Level 3, Playford Health HUB, 46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale.
We would appreciate as many Veterans as possible to come along and show their appreciation for the efforts the students have demonstrated to thank you and remember our fallen heroes.
Please register you intended attendance via response to this page or at the Northern HUB.
Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub

25/10/2025

Last week Operation Unity SA sponsored Partners of Veterans to talk about their work at the Northern Adelaide Veterans' & Families Wellness HUB. Angela and Nicola presented their material and stayed afterwards for coffee and nibbles and further engagement with the attendees.
We have included their pamphlet for your information and contact.
Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub Partners of Veterans Association of Australia

24/10/2025

Operation Unity SA is always trying to keep up with relevant information, trends and training. On Wednesday 15 October 2025 Amanda and Bill attended the Struggle Well training at the Torrens Drill Hall presented by Billy BARROW and Josh GOLDBERG of the Boulder Crest Foundation. This was a well presented, interesting and beneficial training. Thank you to Frontline Mental Health and APOD for organising and hosting this valuable training.
APOD Boulder Crest Foundation