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Surgeon General of the ADF and patron of the Australasian Military Medicine Association, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, addresses the conference. Story by Michelle Hoare.

Meeting of minds on military medicine

21/11/202521/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 290 Views 1 Comment Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA)

The biggest ever Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA) Conference, held in Adelaide, drew more than 900 military health professionals to

Frozen blood products can support ADF health clinicians to deliver trauma care in challenging and harsh environments. Story by Michelle Hoare. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Frozen blood a lifesaver on the battlefield

19/11/202519/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 439 Views 0 Comments Joint Health Command

If a soldier is injured on the battlefield and urgently needs blood, fast access to blood products could mean the

Aviators from RAAF Base Pearce take part in the inaugural Goggins’ Challenge, raising $7400 for mental health. Story by Flying Officer Stina Frantzich Gardiner. Photo by Sergeant Joshua Mulligan.

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Aviators raise $7400 for mental health

18/11/202518/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 389 Views 0 Comments 2 Flying Training School, mental health, No 79 Squadron, No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, No. 25 Squadron

RAAF Base Pearce personnel have gone the distance for mental health, raising $7400 in 48 hours for the Black Dog

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Joint training boosts air crash response

18/11/202518/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 373 Views 0 Comments Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN), No. 34 Squadron, RAAF Woomera

Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN) and 34 Squadron have completed a joint emergency response exercise at RAAF Base Woomera

The 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games contenders, including three Navy members and veterans.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

From Invictus to the Paralympics

29/10/202529/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 692 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Service Dogs

Beneath the grandeur of Admiralty House and overlooking Sydney Harbour, three Navy members and veterans stood proudly before an audience

Lieutenant Commander Travis Robinson while deployed on Operation Paladin. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jonathan White.

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Bravery on the battlefield and beyond

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 910 Views 0 Comments improvised explosive device (IED), Operation Paladin, United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO)

“Lima, this is Victor … CAPTION: Lieutenant Commander Travis Robinson while deployed on Operation Paladin. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jonathan

Defence personnel conduct a climb during the rock phase of Rock and Ice at Mt Arapiles. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Lieutenant Sebastian Ashton.

ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness News

Between a rocky and an icy place

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 834 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Rock and Ice

When Midshipman Stephanie Hudson fell during her first rock-climbing trip, she didn’t think much of it – she just got

Personnel from RAAF Base Richmond on the Out of the Shadows Lifeline walk. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

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Bringing suicide prevention Out of the Shadows

30/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1165 Views 0 Comments Lifeline, National Suicide Prevention Day, RAAF Richmond

Earlier this month, RAAF Base Richmond participated in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk, to remember the lives of those

The Air Force Surf Riders Association’s 2025 Festival of Surfing united 40 personnel at Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Story by Wing Commander Deanna Nott. Photos by Corporal Leigh Gammie.

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Riding waves and building bonds

23/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3222 Views 0 Comments Air Force Surf Riders Association (AFSRA)

The Air Force Surf Riders Association (AFSRA) united 40 Air Force personnel from across Australia for a week of competitive

Sales of Legacy bears support the annual national appeal to raise awareness and funds for the families of veterans who have given their life or health in service to our country. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Emma Taylor.

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Annual fundraiser a big boost for Legacy

12/09/202512/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 5148 Views 0 Comments Legacy Week, Vivian Bullwinkel

Across the country, sailors, soldiers and aviators took to the streets selling pin badges and bears to raise funds in

Group Captain Kath Stein is the first current serving ADF member to be president of the Australian College of Nursing. Story by Michelle Hoare.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing News

ADF nurse to lead Australian College of Nursing

12/09/202522/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4586 Views 0 Comments Vivian Bullwinkel

For Group Captain Kath Stein, following in the footsteps of one of her military nursing role models is deeply meaningful.

The crew of HMAS Ballarat hold a morning tea during their regional presence deployment to raise funds and awareness for R U OK? Day. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Jake Badior.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Ballarat crew checks in on R U OK? Day

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4066 Views 0 Comments HMAS Ballarat, mental health, RUOK

The crew of HMAS Ballarat paused their busy regional presence deployment schedule to mark R U OK? Day at sea.

The immediate health and safety of ADF personnel has been the priority in the wake of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Defence prioritises health, safety in wake of report

09/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 543 Views 0 Comments mental health, Suicide Royal Commission

One year after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivered its final report, the senior officer supporting the

Commander 2nd Health Brigade, Brigadier Louise Martin, visits soldiers at Shoalwater Bay during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Rickey. Photo by Corporal Johnny Huang.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

2nd Health Brigade keeps soldiers in the fight

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3632 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Brigade, Australian Army Warfighter

At first glance, the Australian Army’s Warfighter exercise series is just that, an opportunity to practise high-end combat operations within

Chief Petty Officer Pete Morrison works on his art. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Private Alex Brown.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Rebuilding through art

20/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2232 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery Resilience Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS), HMAS Harman, PTSD