THE Southern Downs new Navy Cadets unit TS Kookaburra faced a major milestone late last month when it underwent its first annual inspection.
Conducted by Brisbane Flotilla Commander Lieutenant Commander Wayne Larsen, the unit were scored on all aspects of their operations including cadet and parent participation, uniforms, activities conducted by the cadets and administration of the unit.
It was a big day for the group known as the Australian Navy Cadets Training Ship Kookaburra.
Kookaburra was commissioned in February.
The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a leading provider of youth development experiences, sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy, and aims to build teamwork and leadership skills in young people through exciting and rewarding adventure and maritime activities and quality learning opportunities.
The partnership between the Department of Defence and the Australian community provides valuable development opportunities to youths aged between 13 and 20.
TS Kookaburra serves an area that extends from Tenterfield in northern NSW to Warwick in south east Queensland.
The training ship has four staff and more than 30 cadets who regularly parade at the base and is supported by a committee made up of cadets’ parents and other interested individuals.
