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Getting there
Simpson Barracks is a Defence facility in the suburb of Yallambie in Melbourne. The main entrance, open 24/7 is located at 200 Greensborough Highway.
Key collection and returns
- Key collection after 2pm.
- Key collection and return to Accommodation Office.
- Rooms are to be vacated by 10am.
After hours
Individual key pick up is from the key presses in front of the Security Pass Office. Emergency Room keys can also be obtained from the key presses, following the instruction posted on each press. After Hours Bulk Booking key pick up are to be collected from the lockers in front of the Accommodation Office (Building 20).
After Hours key return to the Drop Box located on wall outside the Accommodation Office.
Address: Security Office, Blamey Road entrance
Phone: 03 8481 7415
Lost keys
Lost keys must be notified to the Accommodation office immediately.
A cost will be incurred for replacement.
Accommodation Office
Address: Building 20, between Defence Bank and Barber
Business hours: 0700-1700, Monday to Friday
Phone: 03 9290 2122 or 0427 907 856
March Out inspections: March Out inspections must be booked at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Single LEAP Concierge
Address: Building A0349 McCarthy Street
Business hours: 0730-1700, Monday to Friday
Phone: 03 8405 4600
Single LEAP After Hours Key Collection: Via secured safe in building A0349 recreation room. Concierge will provide codes for access prior to arrival.
Security arrangements
A valid Defence pass is required to gain access to this base. Visiting Defence personnel should familiarise themselves with any additional security arrangements prior to arrival. Non-ADO personnel occupying LIA are required to have base approval prior to arrival. This includes members of foreign forces, minors, non-ADO visitors.
Room/cabin information
Members with stays up to 21 days are supplied with soap, toilet paper and towel (replenished and room cleaned every seven days). You will need to bring your own toiletries, towel and clean your own room for longer stays (excluding Duty officer, Recruit or Cadet Accommodation). For further information about your room, contact the base Accommodation Office. Please note: members staying in Single LEAP rooms are not supplied a towel as these rooms have a minimum tenancy of 30 days.
For personnel allocated into LEAP, a description of the furniture and linen that will be supplied in your room can be found here.
(If you wish to have any of the furniture removed prior to your arrival to make room for your own furniture, please advise the LEAP concierge office prior to the date of your arrival).
For further information about your room/cabin, contact the base Accommodation Office or LEAP concierge as appropriate.
VIP rooms
Contact DHA for allocation LTCOL(E) above only for Officer Rooms; WO1(E) above for SNCO room. For all other requests contact the SEG POC.
Rationing and transport
Visiting groups requiring rationing at any of the base mess facilities or ground transport must submit an AE547 web form via the DRN at least 7 days prior to arrival. DHA is not able to arrange rations, transport or other base services.
Non-duty bookings
Non-duty bookings attract a charge in accordance with Defence policy (FINMAN). Cost recovery will be initiated after key collection by the on-base Accommodation Office. Queries should be directed to the Accommodation Office.
Mess fees
Mess fees are levied by the local Mess Committees in recognition of amenities funded from non-public monies (e.g., newspapers, coffee, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Officers Mess Temporary Mess Fees are $5.00 per day for the first four days and are capped at $20.00 per month. This also applies to off-duty members.
Officers Mess Temporary Mess Fees are payable via internet transfer:
- Name: RASIGS OFFS MESS
- BSB: 833205
- A/C: 20500987
- Reference: TMMF, Surname Initials Rank
Receipts for all payments can be requested by emailing the Mess General Enquiries at RA Sigs Officers Mess Committee
Sergeants Mess Temporary Mess Fees are payable by all personnel of eligible ranks for any stay equal to or greater than 14 days. These fees are $5.00 per fortnight/$10.00 per month.
Sergeants Mess Temporary Mess Fees are payable via internet transfer:
- Name: RA SIGS SGTS MESS
- BSB: 833205
- A/C: 20501069
- Reference: Surname Initials Rank
Handy phone numbers
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Officers Mess
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03 9290 5933
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SNCOs Mess
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03 9290 5937
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Duty Officer
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0467 735 139
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SEG Base representative – VIP rooms
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0477 346 642 or 0419 344 976
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