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VALE – COMMANDER DONALD FREDERICK WEBB RAN (RTD)
The Submarines Association of Australia is saddened to advise of the passing of former member Don Webb on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
DVA Information has been moved to the DVA News Tab
DVA NEWS
Veterans who served Australia just scored a rare Senate win
Labor’s plan to slap a $5,000 annual threshold on allied health care (physio, psych, OT & more), banking $748 million in “savings” from those who already gave so much, got smashed 36–21. Coalition, Greens, One Nation and the crossbench united. Labor stood alone.
Over 25,000 veterans currently exceed that amount. The government rebranded the “limit,” added some exemptions and insists clinically necessary care continue yet the Budget still counts the big cut. Critics say it’s punishing the many for the few alleged rorts, and that consultation came too late.
A DVA Advocate has reached out to me for assistance in locating anyone who was serving on HMAS Otway in late 1983 or early 1984, when the submarine experienced an engine run-on in the Tasman Sea. (Note: This is not the HMAS Onslow incident of 1981.)
In particular, the Advocate would like to speak with any crew member who took part in the evacuation and treatment of personnel affected by exhaust fumes.
This information is needed to support a former member of Otway’s crew with their DVA claims, as they are currently dealing with ongoing medical issues that may be linked to the incident.
If you are willing to speak with the Advocate, please send me your contact details, via the email address below, and I will put you directly in touch with the Advocate.
Your discussions with them will be treated as private and confidential—my role is simply to act as a conduit to connect you.
Thank you for your consideration.
National Secretary Submarines Association of Australia national.saa.secretary@gmail.com 0418404937
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ACT SUBCON 2026
Seating has closed
for additional information go to the SUBCON 2026 page
SUBCON 2026 MERCHANDISE
Merchandise for the ACT SUBCON 2026 is now available for order at the following link:
please read the information about orders
SUBCON 2026 merchandise
Dave Bryant OAM.
Has put many word down about the history and purpose for the SAA Welfare Successor Foundation.
The link is below.
This is a good read and it shows how the SAA is reveliant to all Submariners
SAA Welfare Successor Foundation
Our Notice board has additional Information
About NHS, Friends of Holbrook , and Naval uniforms
Notice board
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16 Sept 2026 = 5 years of AUKUS
Australians are training alongside US and UK counterparts, Australian businesses are entering global submarine supply chains, and major infrastructure projects are underway across the country.
The workforce, industry and infrastructure needed for Australia's future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability are being built right now.
Thousands of Australians will play a role in operating, maintaining, regulating and supporting Australia's future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
From students and apprentices to engineers, technicians and submariners, workforce development initiatives are helping build the skills, knowledge and experience needed to support a sovereign nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.
More than 230 Royal Australian Navy personnel are currently progressing through the United States Navy's nuclear-powered submarine training pipeline, gaining critical operational, engineering and sustainment expertise.
Five years on from the announcement of AUKUS, investment in people remains central to building Australia's future submarine capability and delivering the skills needed for generations to come
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