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Indigenous

Royal Australian Navy's inaugural Indigenous cultural performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

A time to celebrate Indigenous culture

01/07/202201/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1692 Views 1 Comment Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Australians to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

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Australian Army soldier Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment uses spare materials to enhance the living quarters of AACAP 2022 contingent members living at Camp Birt near Gapuwiyak, on June 22. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.
ADF People 

Carpenter fulfills calling at AACAP

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2240 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

With both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Sapper Jeirome Auda-Muckan is excited to be deployed on his first Army

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Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith inspects the Navy Indigenous Development Program graduates during their graduation parade at Munro Martin Parkland, Cairns. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton . Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Indigenous program graduates inspire others

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2024 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Navy Indigenous Development Program, RAAF Townsville

After five months of hard work and determination, the members of class 17 of the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP)

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Able Seaman Ned Dibella takes measurements of a green sea turtle while taking part in a turtle conservation project. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.
ADF People 

Navy aviation technician dives in to help turtles

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1933 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, No. 808 Squadron