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Health and Wellbeing

Army medics from 2nd Health Battalion provide medical care to simulated casualties at the point of injury during Exercise Viper Walk 2024. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News 

Shake-up for Army medical trades

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2040 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Battalion, Army Logistic Training Centre, Army Medic, Exercise Viper Walk

Under one of the biggest shake-ups to the health workforce, medical trades will be rolled into a new Army medic

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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games Veterans 

Invictus team captains named

10/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1473 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named team Australia co-captains for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,

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The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

10/12/202410/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1532 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Invictus Games

Loss of connection has been an issue for some of the 33 members of Team Australia heading to Invictus Games

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Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clinton with Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Gardner, Corporal Melany Stummer, Leading Aircraftwoman Riley Biedermann and Leading Aircraftwoman Rachael Hoey. Story by Flying Officer Jody Blakeley.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Bonding for breast cancer charity

26/11/202403/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 875 Views 0 Comments 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU), Chief of Air Force, Surveillance and Control Training Unit (SACTU)

Units from the Royal Australian Air Force’s Eastern Region Operations Centre joined forces throughout October to raise funds for the

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Navy welcomes charity organisation Tackling Leukaemia on board during the annual Navy versus Victoria Police rugby match at HMAS Cerberus. Photo by Leading Seaman Jack Codner.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Navy 

Joining forces to tackle leukaemia

22/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1062 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

HMAS Cerberus recently welcomed charity organisation Tackling Leukaemia on board during the annual Navy versus Victoria Police rugby match, to

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Corporal Matthew Johnson watches over a recruit trialing the new fitness test standard Wattbike at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. Story by Pilot Officer Timothy Sullivan. Photos by Aircraftman Jakob Reid.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Watts new with the Air Force fitness test

22/11/202402/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1166 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), RAAF Wagga Wagga

Recruits at 1 Recruit Training Unit are among the first aviators to be tested under the new Air Force Physical

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Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins, staff officer at Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, thanks staff at the Enoggera Health Centre, Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, after his recovery from cancer. Story and photos by Captain Peter Nugent.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

It takes an army to defeat a deadly adversary

22/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1126 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks

How do you thank someone for saving your life? CAPTION: Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins, staff officer at Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division,

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Australian Army Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipient Lieutenant Lachlan Maill meets local villagers in Rabaul, PNG, during a historical battle tour. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.
ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget 

Aspiring to lead in the spirit of Kokoda’s heroes

08/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award, Kokoda Track, PNG, WWII

When Lieutenant Lachlan Maill heard cries for help near a shopping centre escalator, he didn’t hesitate. CAPTION: Australian Army Jonathan

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Air Force Chef Corporal Brent Devetak prepares meals for locals at Kununurra during Exercise Kummundoo 24. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Yuen Dieu.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Air Force 

Nourishing others, one meal at a time

25/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1155 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kummundoo, Indigenous

In the heart of the Kimberley, a proud Darkinjung man and dedicated Air Force chef stirs a large pot of

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Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Surgical exercise builds connections in the NT

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1106 Views 0 Comments Health Services Wing, No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force medical personnel from Health Services Wing conducted a joint surgical exercise at Katherine Hospital this month.

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Warrant Officer Class One Bridget Pearce is a pioneering female physical training instructor at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Corporal Guy Sadler.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness 

Strengthening links in health chain

17/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 587 Views 0 Comments PTIs

In the modern military, fitness is no longer just about sheer physical strength and endurance. It’s about creating well-rounded soldiers,

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Aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field for the Air Combat Group versus Air Mobility Group ‘SGT Michael Ball Memorial’ match. Story by Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson. Photos by Aircraftman Sanghyun Shin.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget 

Footy match for a fallen friend

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1203 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), Air Mobility Group (AMG), No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

It was a football game full of heart as aviators at RAAF Base Amberley took to the field to raise

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Defence's Director General of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Brigadier Caitlin Langford, says teams are strongest when each member is respected and valued. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Connection and wellbeing critical to capability

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments World Mental Health Day

Connection equals compassionate action and this relies on fostering meaningful relationships, according to Brigadier Caitlin Langford, Defence’s Director General of

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HMAS Perth's Leading Seaman Joshua Paynter, left, and Able Seaman Aidan Judd visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery in Thailand during a regional presence deployment. Story by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Scanlon. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Connected stories a powerful reminder

02/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 979 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, Regional Presence Deployment, Thailand, WWII

HMAS Perth recently reinforced its long-standing connection with Thailand during a meaningful port visit to Sattahip as part of a

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Army medics treat a simulated casualty during a trench warfare CBRN scenario as part of Exercise Rendezvous Acacia at the Wide Bay Training area, Queensland. Story b y Captain Nicholas Marquis. Photos by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News 

Ultimate pressure test for Army medics

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1235 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Brigade, 3rd Health Battalion, 4th Health Battalion, CBRN, Exercise Rendezvous Acacia, medic

Screams for help echoed across an open river, sheer desperation in the voice apparent. CAPTION: Army medics treat a simulated casualty

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Army officer Captain Rachael Kloprogge greets Legacy widow and former signaller Shirley Ross during a Legacy Brisbane Backyard Assist at Mrs Ross’ home in Chapel Hill, Brisbane. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans 

Volunteers join backyard blitz for Legacy widow

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1111 Views 0 Comments 6th Brigade, Legacy

Legacy widow Shirley Ross was overwhelmed by the support she received during a Legacy Brisbane Backyard Assist at her Chapel

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This year’s focus for R U OK? Day is to ask the question on any day, because meaningful conversations can make a difference.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans 

Have a chat that could save a life

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1090 Views 0 Comments R U OK

Whether it’s on exercise, operations or in the office, there’s never a wrong time to ask R U OK? It

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Major Angela Uphill and her two children lay a wreath during the 2024 Legacy Week launch at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Lest We Forget 

Recipient praises ‘amazing people’ at Legacy

04/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1322 Views 0 Comments AWM, Legacy Week

Three years ago, after her husband David’s death by suicide, Major Angela Uphill found support in Legacy. CAPTION: Major Angela Uphill

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Army anaesthetist Major Timothy Charles from the 2nd Health Brigade participates in a simulated mass-casualty scenario in the surgical bay at the Role 2 Basic medical treatment facility during Exercise Predator's Run at the Bradshaw Field Training Area. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing 

The person standing between patient and pain

28/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1408 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Brigade, Exercise Predator’s Run
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A 3D-printed training aid, created at the MakerSpace at Latchford Barracks, helps instructors teach how to perform a cricothyrotomy – which involves cutting through the cricothyroid membrane and inserting a valve to make an alternate airway in the neck. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Science & Technology 

3D printers breathe life into medical training

16/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1359 Views 0 Comments 3d Printer, ADF School of Health, CBRN, MakerSpace

When damaged or blocked airways stop a patient breathing, medics can cut through the cricothyroid membrane and insert a valve

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