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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

14/09/2021 Mike Hughes 141 Views 0 Comments

While many in Air Force are now working from home, they have the opportunity to stay fit and connected through

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 Mike Hughes 125 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

Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News

Vaccination team making a difference

10/09/2021 Mike Hughes 168 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

From the city of Orange to the Outback town of Lightning Ridge, the vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and

An Australian Defence Force medic assesses a child in the evacuee handling centre at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

ADF Health and Wellbeing Middle East News

Medics went above and beyond during evacuation

10/09/202116/09/2021 Mike Hughes 239 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees,

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 Mike Hughes 59 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.

Dr Pommat provides a tour of the Daru hospital facility in PNG to members of the ADF and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News Pacific

Small team makes big impact in PNG

07/09/2021 Mike Hughes 422 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation PNG Assist 21

A three-person ADF planning team has helped bolster the Papua New Guinea Government’s COVID-19 response. CAPTION: Dr Pommat provides a

ADF People Employment Sponsored Post Veterans

RSL Employment Program supports defence families

07/09/202107/09/2021 Brian Hartigan 319 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 Mike Hughes 253 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

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 Mike Hughes 287 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

Australian and American ultramarathon runners celebrate the completion of the 1000 Miles to Light run held around Singleton Military Area, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Sasha Rhodes.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Ultramarathon raises $63,000 for youth

02/09/2021 Mike Hughes 389 Views 0 Comments

Army’s support of the 1000 Miles to Light fundraising ultramarathon has helped the event raise more than $63,000 for youth

A player from the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Rugby Union Football Club team rises above a Toowoomba Police player in the annual Brett Forte Cup memorial rugby game in Queensland. Story by Flying Officer Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Joshua Thomas.

Australian Army History News Police

Rugby game honours fallen police officer

02/09/2021 Mike Hughes 260 Views 0 Comments

The annual Brett Forte Cup made a comeback on Saturday, August 14, keeping a fallen police officer’s memory alive and

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 Mike Hughes 493 Views 0 Comments

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

Leading Seaman Jamie Martin is farewelled by wife Teaghan and son Sterling as HMAS Sirius prepares to depart Fleet Base West, Western Australia, for her final deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ric Mingramm. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sirius’ last mission before decommissioning

02/09/202107/09/2021 Mike Hughes 585 Views 0 Comments

Navy replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius is living up to her motto of “serve and provide” one last time before decommissioning

Royal Australian Navy MH60R Helicopter delivers a desalination plant to Nusa Lembongan during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21. Story by Captain Peter March.

Asia Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Navy delivers water de-sal plant to Indonesian island

02/09/202103/09/2021 Mike Hughes 524 Views 0 Comments

Navy has supported an Australian non-government organisation’s efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water supply and plastic pollution problems.

Petty Officer Simon Taylor, left, and Lieutenant Commander James Knight compete in the HMAS Watson spin-a-thon fundraiser for Dry July. Story by Lieutenant Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Ranks do battle for a good cause

02/09/2021 Mike Hughes 263 Views 0 Comments

The Sydney COVID-19 lockdown didn’t stop HMAS Watson personnel from staying healthy and raising funds for a good cause. CAPTION:

Executive Officer HMAS Watson Commander Tina Brown talks to children from 15 Active Kids Group childcare centres via Zoom during Kids Safety Week. Photo by Emma Wholihan, Active Kids Group

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Children receive lesson in safety

02/09/2021 Mike Hughes 190 Views 0 Comments

Defence community engagement hasn’t stopped during the Sydney COVID-19 lockdown, with Navy personnel recently giving children a lesson in safety.

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 Mike Hughes 101 Views 0 Comments

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

Soldiers from 3RAR donate a cheque for $10,000 to the children’s ward at Townsville University Hospital. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Soldiers brighten lives of sick children

30/08/2021 Mike Hughes 326 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), have brightened the lives of sick young patients with a

Letters to the Editor

Boycott 2 Squadron SASR ‘Flag Folding’ Ceremony

29/08/202129/08/2021 Brian Hartigan 3355 Views 5 Comments

SOCOMD is quietly canvasing support from the veteran community to attend as flag bearers at a 2 Sqn SASR ‘Flag Folding’ ceremony.

A Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) soldier turns on his Peltor hearing protection before boarding a helicopter in Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Chris Moore.

Letters to the Editor

SAS wife says ABC “Getting Away With It” too long

28/08/2021 Brian Hartigan 7102 Views 12 Comments

This email is from myself and my husband, who is soon to be an ex-serving member of 35 years with the Australian Army, with 25 years in SASR.

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