HMAS Stirling

About the base

Provides administrative, training, communications and logistics support to the personnel and vessels based here. These vessels include Collins Class submarines, support vessels and numerous ANZAC Class frigates.

Access

Flora and fauna - including domestic animals - are not permitted to be brought on base due to the natural heritage status. In special circumstances prior permission may be granted.

Recreational access is permitted to non-operational areas of Garden Island by boat during daylight hours. Access to operational areas is available to people holding a valid Defence common access card or visitor pass. 

Access is restricted for vehicles over 44 tonne.

Visiting hours

6am – 6pm

Monday – Sunday

Road rules

Speed limit is not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Hazards

Name

Description

Snakes

Venomous snakes are present and caution should be exercised.

Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.

Status

Sounds

Procedure

Alert

‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command

Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.

Evacuation

‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command

Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction.

Lockdown

Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command

Follow the CLOSE procedure.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.

Stand down

Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command

Resume normal activities.

Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations

Emergency & Security: 08 9553 2222



General enquiries: eigsd.cwbasesupportfbw@defence.gov.au or Stirling Visitor Management Office 08 9553 2409.