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Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Owen Hingston, of No. 22 Squadron, completes an exercise routine from home as part of the online HERCFIT physical and mental wellbeing program with No. 37 Squadron. Story by Shane Kertanegara.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Online fitness program popular

14/09/202126/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1777 Views 0 Comments

While many in the Royal Australian Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit

Islamic Imam, Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Majidih Essa, conducts Friday prayers for Muslim Afghanistan evacuees at the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Multi-faith chaplaincy provides support

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2463 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Evacuation of Kabul

ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious

Defence scientist Mark Beaumont, from DSTG, says the CDDC is a great example of complementary research.

ADF People Science & Technology

Defence scientists’ computer-security device running for Eureka Prize

10/09/202115/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1641 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity. CAPTION: Defence scientist

Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade support R U OK? Day at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Why it’s important to ask R U OK?

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1391 Views 0 Comments RUOK

A simple question could improve someone’s mental health, according to the assistant director of ADF mental health programs Lisa Goldrick.

Flying Officer Maddison Brassil shares experiences with colleagues at RAAF Base Amberley, as part of the mentoring program. Story by Erin Fomin. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Engineer mentoring the next generation

10/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1112 Views 0 Comments mentoring

While Flying Officer Maddison Brassil has been acknowledged for her work at the Air Combat Electronic Attack System Program Office,

Sapper Malcolm Stewart, left, teaches Andrew Poonkamelya, a local member from the Pormpuraaw Community in Cape York Peninsula, welding techniques during AACAP 2021. story by Captain Evita Ryan.

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Committed to helping Indigenous communities

10/09/202110/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1069 Views 0 Comments AACAP

Throughout his life, Sapper Malcolm Stewart has worked in numerous construction roles at various locations, but since 2002, one constant

ADF People Employment Sponsored Post Veterans

RSL Employment Program supports defence families

07/09/202107/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2508 Views 1 Comment

The right support at the right time can transform challenging situations and brighten futures – according to RSL Employment.

Trevor, left, Allan and Wayne – three generations of Beales in the Army. Trevor and Wayne currently serve as reservists with the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment. Story by Captain Kristen Cleland.

ADF People History Veterans

4 Brigade celebrates three generations on Fathers’s Day

07/09/202109/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2040 Views 0 Comments Fathers Day

Three generations of men from the same family have served with Victoria’s 4th Brigade, and this Father’s Day, the brigade

Flight Lieutenant Neil Young with his daughters, from left, Alexa, 6, twins Ella and Sophia, 2, and Ariana, 4. Story by Bettina Mears.

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Special day to celebrate at home

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1403 Views 0 Comments Fathers Day

Royal Australian Air Force air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Neil Young is looking forward to spending quality time with his

Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj on deployment in Victoria. Story and photo by Captain Kristen Cleland.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Long way from home to fight COVID

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1650 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj, from Perth, and his ADF colleagues deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist have been working closely with

Len Kelly returns the medals of World war I veteran Lieutenant Norman Weynand to his family member Lynne Bennett at the 9th Battalion Museum at Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane. Story by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

ADF People History Veterans

Family reunited with stolen WWI medals

02/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1986 Views 0 Comments

Former Army reservist Len Kelly has a fascination for all things World War I. CAPTION: Len Kelly returns the medals

Maddy Marshall, left, with her family, from left, Bailey, Robyn, Gabby and Adrian at the Gold Coast University Hospital during Maddy’s treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia in May. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Father’s plea for blood donations

02/09/202102/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1315 Views 0 Comments

Defence contractor Adrian Marshall’s daughter, Maddy, was just 21 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of

Lieutenant Paul Adams competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara.

ADF People

Royal Australian Navy’s Olympic shooter

02/09/202109/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1798 Views 0 Comments

As two clay targets fly from the side and cross in front of Navy’s Lieutenant Paul Adams, he lifts his

Trainee avionics technician Seaman Nattapol Popan, right, receives theory instruction from Royal Australian School of Technical Training Instructor Flight Lieutenant Chris Polman. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Breaking new ground

20/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1265 Views 0 Comments STEM

Flight Lieutenant Chris Polman describes himself as a master of many trades, whose insatiable curiosity continues to break new ground in innovative science