Our Aims & Objectives
- To promote and improve the role of the sporting shooter in Australia.
- To help educate young people in the skills of hunting, shooting and proper care and safe handling of firearms.
- To encourage all hunters to abide by a strict code of ethics.
- To work for a better understanding between landholder and Association member.
- To actively advocate game conservation and assist appropriate authorities in game management programs.
- To act as an effective and credible voice, representing all Australian shooters to the public, community leaders and authorities.
SSAA Code of Ethics
- SSAA members undertake to adhere to the following basic ethical requirements (breach of which may result in suspension of membership or expulsion from the Association).
- Having first obtained a landholder’s permission to shoot on his property, members consider themselves to be invited guests, so that they will be welcome on subsequent visits.
- They obey the rules of safe firearm handling and diplomatically yet firmly insist others to do the same.
- They obey relevant game laws and regulations.
- They acquire marksmanship and hunting skills which will ensure clean harvesting of game.
- They support game conservation programs.
- And, most importantly, they pass on to youngsters the attitudes to game and conservation and the skills of safe firearms ownership which are the hallmark of the sporting shooter.
SSAA – How it works
SSAA adult membership costs $115 annually, with $65 going to SSAA National and $50 to SSAA NSW. Local branches may apply for a $12 reimbursement per adult member annually, though it’s not guaranteed. Members are automatically assigned to a local branch, with Illawarra (N13) being the third largest over 1,900 members.
The Illawarra Branch rents space and time at the Hilltop Range and the Albion Park Air Rifle Range. Its board is made up of unpaid volunteers.
Our Team
SSAA Illawarra is proudly supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who generously donate countless hours of their personal time for the betterment of the branch. Our committee members are passionate about shooting sports and are committed to providing the best possible experience for all our members.
From maintaining our facilities, organising competitions, supporting local shooters, and advocating for our community, our volunteers play a vital role in keeping SSAA Illawarra active, inclusive, and growing. Their ongoing dedication ensures our branch remains strong and future-focused.
Graeme
President
ssaa.illawarra.president@outlook.com
Spyro
Senior Vice President
Peter
Secretary
Illawarra@nsw.ssaa.org.au