Cadet Unit News / Circulars
Parade Nights are held most Fridays (usually during school terms) between 5:45pm – 8:45pm. The following provides the dress code for upcoming Parade Nights:
Mess: Smith
Mess: Aoun
Weekly Practice or Training usually occurs on Thursdays between 6pm – 7:30pm, or when listed here. Civilian or Casual Dress is worn.
Civilian / Casual Dress
Civilian / Casual Dress
Friday 22nd May, 2026 - Sunday 24th May, 2026
Castle Mountain
Cadets Camp 2026 will be held from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026 at 256 Webbs Creek Rd, Wisemans Ferry
The weekend includes accommodation, all meals (Friday supper to Sunday lunch), and a range of activities such as fieldcraft, orienteering, drill, band, leadership training and team games.
Arrival is from 6:00pm Friday (Full Parade Uniform required), with the final parade at 3:00pm Sunday followed by dismissal at 3:30pm. The cost is $160 per person, with registration and a 50% deposit due by 24 April 2026, and full payment by 8 May 2026. No electronics are permitted at this camp.
Full Circular available here: https://cadets.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Circular-Cadets-Camp-2026.pdf
Saturday 6th June, 2026
Sunday 14th June, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Saturday 20th June, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cadets help with basic cleaning and maintenance at the compound.
Arrive at 1pm, finishes at 5pm. Wear clothes that can get paint / dirty.
Saturday 4th July, 2026
More information coming. Save the date.
Sunday 12th July, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Friday 24th July, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Parents / Caregivers of our Cadets are invited and encouraged to attend our online parents' meeting to keep up to date with what's happening with all things Cadets. This meeting is where the Parents Auxiliary organises fundraising, recruiting and any other assistance for the Cadet Units' volunteer Officers and their Cadets.
Saturday 1st August, 2026
Sunday 9th August, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 13th September, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Friday 25th September, 2026 - Sunday 27th September, 2026
Details to be confirmed soon. Likely to be held at the Watagans in tents. Bush Survival / Camping / Field craft Topics are scheduled.
Sunday 11th October, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Friday 16th October, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Parents / Caregivers of our Cadets are invited and encouraged to attend our online parents' meeting to keep up to date with what's happening with all things Cadets. This meeting is where the Parents Auxiliary organises fundraising, recruiting and any other assistance for the Cadet Units' volunteer Officers and their Cadets.
Saturday 31st October, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This experience day provides a practical element to the Marine Ecology Topic our cadets have been studying this term. Cadets will board a power boat at the Entrance, have lunch and complete an orienteering-style activity.
Arrive at 11am. Pickup at 2pm.
Cost: Free for members with 70% attendance, $40pp otherwise.
Location: The Entrance Boat Shed.
More details to be provided later. No transport is organised for this activity yet.
Sunday 8th November, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Members and Parents of Tuggerah Lakes Cadet Unit can keep in touch via the following means:
Members and their parents can request to join the closed facebook group for the Unit here: facebook.com/groups/tlcadets
