My name is Steve Danaher and I enlisted into the ARA(S) on 16 Feb 1977 and after initial training was allocated to RASigs. I saw service in 2 Sig Regt and 152 Sig Sqn SASR and took my discharge in 1983 in Perth. However I realised that adjusting to civilian life was challenging and he re-enlisted in September of the same year and returned SASR and remained with the regiment until a Corps transfer back to RASigs in 1992. I finally discharged in Perth in 2001.
In 1993 I was selected for service in Cambodia with FCU UNTAC; after a training module at Randwick in the eastern suburbs of Sydney I deployed during June and was posted to HQ 2 Sig Sqn located at Battambang in the NW of the country. A highlight of the tour was a Long Tan Commemorative visit which was open to RAInf (and ex-RAInf) members of the contingent. This would be the first official visit to Vietnam by a formed group of Australian troops since reunification of Vietnam in 1975. I returned from Cambodia on 12 November with the last of the troops to return home.
During my civilian career Steve I undertook a variety of IT roles including as the ANZ IT Infrastructure Manager with a global engineering company with over 40000 staff across 40 countries. I then went oin to become the Business Manager for Legacy WA until redundancy in January 2019. During my current retirement I keep busy with volunteer work, and I am Chair of the Council of Owners of a commercial\residential complex in the CBD, President of the Military Historical Society of Australia (WA Branch), Property Manager of the SASR Historical Research Centre, Guide with the Rottnest Volunteer Guides Association and Legatee with Legacy WA.
Hi everyone! My name is Matt Burke, and I proudly serve as the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association’s NSW Representative. Residing in the beautiful town of Wodonga, I have had the pleasure of leading a remarkable career in the Army for 22 years. Throughout my journey, I have been privileged to participate in various peacekeeping operations, including Op CEDILLA, which was the UN Mission For The Referendum In Western Sahara.
In addition to my military service, I have embarked on an exciting new chapter since transitioning. Over the years, I have assumed diverse roles and cherished countless experiences. Recently, I had the honour of retiring from my position as the CEO of the Albury Wodonga Health Service Board. Prior to that, I had the privilege of chairing and vice-chairing several boards, such as Kirinari Community Services Limited, NE Sport Assembly, Rotary District 9790 Conference 2006, Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans Association Victorian Branch (where I served as chair for a decade). Moreover, I proudly held the position of Vice Chair for the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project for five rewarding years.
On a personal note, I am an avid Rotarian and had the pleasure of serving as the past President of the Rotary Club of Albury. It fills me with immense pride to have received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship with Sapphire.
As one of the State Peacekeeper representatives, I traverse across the entire state, ensuring assistance can reach you swiftly whenever needed. Whether you require urgent support or simply wish to engage in a friendly conversation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me through the provided contact form or give me a call.
Contact me by emailing me using the form below or call me on 0408 307 824.
