201 Army Cadet Unit - Northern Beaches

🎖️ 201 ACU Northern Beaches – Open Night 2026 🎖️
Are you aged 13–17 and looking for adventure, leadership opportunities and new challenges? Or are you a parent wanting to learn more about what Army Cadets can offer your teenager?
We warmly invite families to attend the 201 ACU Northern Beaches Open Nights:
📅 18 & 25 February
⏰ 6:00PM – 9:00PM
📍 40 South Creek Road, Dee Why
Come along and:
✅ Learn about what Army Cadets is all about
✅ Meet our cadets and staff
✅ Ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment
✅ Tour our facilities
✅ Rotate through interactive stands showcasing fieldcraft, navigation, leadership, ceremonial drill and more
With around 70 cadets, 201 ACU is a strong and growing unit that prides itself on developing confident, capable young leaders.
We are incredibly proud that two of our cadets recently achieved significant appointments:
⭐ National Training CUO NATCUO Nick Thornley
⭐ 22BN Cadet Training Officer CUO Summer McMillan
Alongside several commendations awarded to our cadets in the past six months — a reflection of the opportunities and support within our unit.
Our next recruit intake is approaching, so this is the perfect opportunity to come along and see if Army Cadets is the right fit for you.
No registration required — just turn up on the night!
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
📝 Expression of Interest:
https://m.cadetnet.gov.au/v5m/eoi/UI/index.html #/eoi/cadet?unit=201ACU
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to 201 ACU Northern Beaches.

NEW PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM LEADER ⭐️

Big congratulations to CUO Tilly Carey, who has been appointed as the NSW Brigade Public Affairs Team Leader by Brigade Commander Colonel James Cameron.

CUO Carey has already made a strong impact across NSW and on our annual field exercise, and has also worked at a national level on the Deputy Chief of Army Adventure Training Award, RSM-A Drill Competition, and the V8 Supercars public affairs teams.

We’re excited to see the NSW Brigade Public Affairs Team continue to grow, evolve, and deliver even more in 2026 - watch this space!

𝘋𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦

Australian Army Cadets

INTRODUCING THE 2026 SENIOR CADETS TEAM 🇦🇺

We’re proud to introduce the newly appointed NSW AAC Brigade Senior Cadets Team for 2026:

- RCUO Krish Swami - Regional Cadet Under Officer
- CDTWO1 Lilly Pullen - Regional Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major
- CUO Ben Duffy - Regional Cadet Adjutant
- CUO Lucinda Bryant - Regional Cadet Training Officer
- CUO Milli Mccarroll - Regional STEM Champion

This team of outstanding senior cadets will represent the Brigade, support activities, and help lead, mentor, and inspire cadets across NSW throughout the year ahead.

Congratulations to all selected - we look forward to seeing your leadership in action.

Australian Army Cadets

🇦🇺 Congratulations to the 202 Blacktown Army Cadet Unit for winning the Group of the Year Award 2026!
🇦🇺 Run by awesome volunteers, this unit is one of the largest in the country.
🇦🇺 These guys pride themselves on instilling national pride and discipline in today's youth.