The Royal Australian Regiment Corporation, traditionally known nationally as The Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) is an incorporated Company which functions as the peak representative body of its constituent members: the RAR State/Territory and Battalion Associations/Corporation.
It was formed in 2009 to:
- enhance and protect the legal rights and limited liability of its members,
- broaden the opportunities previously not available to an unincorporated entity,
- appoint a Board that is democratically elected and subject to current best practice corporate governance and management.
PURPOSE – OBJECTS
The Corporations purpose, as written in its Constitution and expanded in its By-Laws, is to provide co-ordination on a National basis for the activities of its Members when such co-ordination is necessary.
The objects of the Company are to:
(a) advocate to governments, parliaments and the Australian public to protect the well-being of the RAR Family and their service entitlements;
(b) provide co-ordination on a national basis for the activities of the Members when such coordination is necessary
(c) provide for management of the RAR National Memorial Walk to preserve the memory of those members of the Regiment who died on active and overseas service
(d) to collaborate and enter into working partnerships with like-minded organisations to deliver better outcomes for the RAR Family.
To achieve its purpose the Corporation may enter into a relationship with any other organisation whose purpose/objects are compatible with ours..
STRUCTURE
The Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors and a National Council of its Members. The National Council comprises the Presidents of the RAR State/Territory Association Branches and the Battalion RAR Associations.
The Board comprises:
Michael von Berg MC OAM – Chairman
Michael is the President of the SA Branch of the RAR Association. He served with 5 RAR in Vietnam and has had broad and extensive experience in international and national business activities.
He lives in Adelaide.
Stephen Dunn AM – Director
Stephen founded Dunns4 Consulting Pty Ltd in September 2010 after an extensive military career that saw him retire with the rank of Brigadier. He has a Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Directors Diploma in Personnel Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has been a Director of the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation since 2010 and President of the Royal Australian Regiment Association – ACT since 2014.
He lives in Canberra.
Christopher Tilley – Director
Chris is a former Infantryman posted to 3 RAR and has operational service in East Timor and Afghanistan. Currently working full time Chris has undertaken numerous extracurricular appointments and activities including; Dept. for Correctional Services SA Veteran Support, Veterans’ Advisory Council SA, Younger Veterans Forum (RAR Corp.) and the ESORT Hearing Services Roundtable.
He lives in Murray Bridge SA.
Anthony Meixner – Director
Anthony is a current serving Infantryman posted to 1 RAR and has operational service in The Solomon Islands, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also the Chief of People and Culture Officer as well as a Co-Founder of Swiss8 whose team of combat veterans have built a proactive mental health program that is delivered through a mobile app. The programs that the app offers are all proven to reduce anxiety and depression.
He lives in Canberra
Tim Simkin, CSC – Director
Michael O’Sullivan – Director
Ian D’Arcy, OAM – Director
Major Ian D’Arcy is a current serving Army officer with extensive leadership and operational experience in Somalia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan. He has served in 1 RAR, 2 RAR and 8/9 RAR. Ian with 13 years as an RSM, held key appointments in 8/9 RAR, HQ 7 BDE and CATC. Through his service and experiences, he has strong connections within the serving and veteran communities, continuing their advocacy.
Stuart Smith, AO DSC – Director
National Secretary
Greg Decker OAM – National Secretary
Greg served with 10IRC, 3, 9 & 8/9 RAR AND 1 CDO REGT 8/9 RAR as a senior NCO retiring as a WO Class One in 1999. The role of National Secretary is primarily focused on engagement with our RAR Family. Greg will is responsible for sending out information to you on emails, our website and Facebook along with conducting polls and our regular newsletter.
He lives in Brisbane
Public Officer
RARA PATRON
General David Hurley. AC, DSC, FTSE.
NMW PATRON
Major General Stuart Smith (Ret’d), AO, DSC
