Some of Western Australia's longest serving Cadets WA instructors have been honoured at a celebration to recognise the State Government-funded program's 20th year.
At John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School in Mirrabooka this morning, Youth Minister Tony Simpson recognised the 18 instructors who have collectively served the program for 199 years.
"Instructors are the backbone of Cadets WA, and today we have the opportunity to celebrate some of the program's most dedicated individuals," Mr Simpson said.
"From an initial 11 schools, the Government has expanded the program to encompass more than 200 cadet units across the State with about 8,000 young people taking part. It is estimated that more than 100,000 young people have been through the program.
"The State Government recognises the importance of providing development opportunities to young West Australians, and is now investing $3.6 million into Cadets WA each year.
"I congratulate everyone who has made the program a resounding success over the past two decades."
The Cadets WA program provides secondary school-aged students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills by undertaking adventurous training, camping, hiking and sporting in a fun environment.
There are nine Cadets WA programs on offer - emergency services, bush rangers, police rangers, Red Cross, surf lifesaving, navy, army, air force, and river rangers.
Fact File
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School was one of the original schools involved in the Cadets WA program
For more information, visit https://www.dlgc.wa.gov.au
Minister's office - 6552 6600
Cadets WA Long Service Awards Recipients 2016
Certificate of Service for six years of service
- Lieutenant Robyn Brennan, Australian Navy Cadets
- Aimee Retallack, Ballajura Police Rangers
- Alan Davies, Ballajura Police Rangers
- Gary Thirwell, Duncraig Bush Rangers
Long Service Medal for 10 years of service
- David Smith, Midland PCYC Police Rangers plus certificate
- Dannielle Smith, Midland PCYC Police Rangers plus certificate
- Darryl Deacon, Duncraig Bush Rangers
- SBLT (Ret'd) Les Phillips, Australian Navy Cadets
- Trisha Port, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Phillip Bresser, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Julie Johnston, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Barry Doney, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Laura Fazey, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
Long Service Medal Clasp for 15 years of service
- Michael Johnston, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Patricia Port, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Ron Withnell, Australian Red Cross Cadets
Long Service Medal Clasp for 20 years of service
- Chris Stickland ESM, John Tonkin College Emergency Services Cadets Mandurah
- Carleen Edwards, Cadet Coordinator, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School cadet units
