ABOUT HMAS CASTLEMAINE

• Our Amazing Supporters
• Benefits of Volunteering
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The Maritime Trust of Australia, the owner of and body responsible for preserving HMAS Castlemaine, was formed in 1973. It is wholly run by volunteers through a committee and financed by donations and entrance fees paid by visitors. In 1996 the Trust became an incorporated association. We are always keen for people to become involved in our work, whether by visiting the ship, donating artefacts, photos and papers, volunteering as a guide or restoration worker. Here are ways you can assist HMAS Castlemaine:

Provide a Donation

The MTA receives no direct funding from government sources, outside occasional grants for specific projects, and we rely upon admission fees and donations to pay the expenses of maintaining the ship. If you would like to help ensure HMAS Castlemaine remains in existence for future generations to enjoy, please make a donation. Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible. Either contact us directly or donate into our bank account:

Name: Maritime Trust of Australia Inc.
BSB: 013-141       A/c number: 850682757
Please enter your name and email us upon payment, so we can issue a receipt.

Become a Volunteer

Provide essential support for the ship and our operations by becoming a Volunteer. Read more about the benefits for Castlemaine and the benfits for you of volunteering. Men and women of all ages are very welcome.

See our list of Volunteers Past and Present here

Become a Member

The Maritime Trust of Australia is an Incorporated Association that is completely volunteer-based, a registered non-profit organisation without paid positions. The committee consists of a President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer and four ordinary members, and is elected by the members of the MTA every two years. Anybody can become a member by simply applying and paying a nominal membership fee. Please contact us to apply for membership.

Committees Past and Present

Current Committee

Dennis Gale
President

Dick Budzienny
Treasurer

Bob Pearson
Archivist

Michael Harrington

Andy McNeill

Martin Woodhead

Early Committee

The following is a list of members who guided the project in the early years. The original members who conceived and got the project off the ground are marked #.

Committee Since 2000s

The committee was re-formed in the early 2000s, and below are members of the re-formed committee. Current members are denoted by *.