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Army Indigenous Development Program

Australian Army recruits from the Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP) pause for a selfie after marching out from their graduation parade at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard and Captain Anna Richardson. All photos by Captain Annie Richardson.
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A pathway to something bigger

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1838 Views 0 Comments Army Indigenous Development Program

Eighteen new graduates from central Australia, Far North Queensland and Canberra are on their way towards fulfilling careers in the

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2016 AIDP trainees Kitchell Dorante (left) and Bethany King.
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Most Indigenous soldiers in Australian Army since WWII

08/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7335 Views 0 Comments Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solders, AIDP, Army Indigenous Development Program

The number of full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solders serving in the Australian Army recently topped more than 500 for

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