SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Australian Special Air Service Association (South Australia Branch) is an association for all those who are serving, or have served, with the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) and/or Company.

The current objectives of the ASASA are:

To provide advice and assistance to past and present members of the Australian Special Air Service (hereafter referred to as the SAS) and /or their families.
To perpetuate the close bonds of comradeship and esprit de corps created by past and present members of the SAS, and other Special Air Service units, by providing the means for contact.
To provide support to the SAS Regiment.
To preserve the good name of the SAS Regiment and guard its interests.

Membership is also available to members of like units of Allied nations subject to certain conditions. Affiliate and Honorary membership are also available for those with links to SASR or have demonstrated an interest in the association.

LEADERSHIP

Roger Morish – President;
Greg Matthews – Vice President;
Stuart Ellis – Secretary;
Deane Pye – Treasurer.

2023

This year the branch was active in four events. These being:

ANZAC Day - A turn out of approx 20 members on a beautiful Adelaide day. The march ended at the Torrens Parade Ground for catch up drinks; Blackhawk Memorial Service - Approx 12 members commemorated the Blackhawk on 12 Jun 1996.

Annual Dinner - The annual dinner was held on the 8 Sep 23 in the Gallipoli Room at the Naval, Military and Air Force Club. The dinner had an attendance of approx 16 members.

Christmas drinks - Held at the RAR RSL in Burnside in conjunction with RAR Association members and members of 7 RAR.

The 2023 Presidents report is accessible below.

LOCAL NEWS

NEWSLETTERS

MEMBERSHIP

As we reflect on the highs and lows of the past year, let us be reminded of the strength of our association. In times of joy, we come together to celebrate our shared experiences, and in tough times, we lean on one another for support.

In the year ahead, let us honour the memories of those fallen by continuing to strive forward with our plans for the Association. Let us strengthen our bonds of friendship, remembering that we are a family, and together, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.

Navigating the Lows:

We have lost a few legends this year:

Charlie Stewart
Bill Henderson
Harry Whiteside
Peter M. McDougal
Russ Endicot

Lest we forget

EVENTS

The Christmas party at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park was fantastic and it was great to see all those who were able to make it. Thanks to our Guest speaker Mark Direen for hisinteresting talk on resilience, Afghanistan, and that weapon stoppage.

Past events have been well attended and we plan a full calrndar for 2024 so stay tuned!

WELFARE & FAMILIES

The SAS Resources Trust was formed in 1996 as a result of the Blackhawk helicopter tragedy, which occurred outside Townsville, Queensland on 12 June 1996. In 2012 the Trust was renamed the SAS Resources Fund. The Board of Trustees oversees the SAS Resources Fund, to which charitable donations are made and distributed as required to the various Trusts established to support SASR.

SAS Resources Trust : This Trust is a perpetual Trust Fund which provides relief to current and former members of SASR who become deceased or permanently disabled in or as a result of operational service or in training.

SAS Resources Trust No 2: The Trustees saw a need for a second Trust to allow it to help more members of SASR who did not qualify for assistance under the terms of our Primary Trust.

SAS Resources Trust No 3: This new Trust was established in May 2011 for the purpose of promoting the comfort, recreation and welfare of current serving members of SASR who, in the opinion of the Commanding Officer taking into consideration the mental, physical and emotional welfare of the members, require it as a result of service in the Regiment.

SAS RESOURCES FUND