Brisbane

A long history

Since 1855 this barracks has grown to a large modern base.

Having been in existence officially since 1908, although the wider area has been used for military purposes since 1855, and has approximately 7000 Australian Defence Force personnel.

These being Bell, Fraser's, Rifle and Thompson's paddocks, with a number of rifle ranges being established there for use by civilian groups and units of the militia. Since then, the base facilities have grown as the Army's presence here has grown through its involvement in the two World Wars and beyond.

The base is now a large modern military base (600 hectares in size with on-base tactical training facilities and an auditorium, Monash Centre). The base is home to units of the 7 Combat Brigade, headquarters for 1 Division and 16 Aviation.

HOP IN

Access a full-size pool table, table tennis, large plasma TV, library and coffee and tea making facilities. Find us next to the AFFCANS Canteen, so you can relax and have fun.