Navy Indigenous Development Program Archives

Former sailors Uncle Phillip Bowie and Aunty Fran Visini have rejoined the Navy in new mentoring roles. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Christoper Thornton.

Navy enlists first Indigenous Elders

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1419 Views 1 Comment Indigenous, Navy Indigenous Development Program, Navy Reserve

Two former sailors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent were welcomed back on board with appointments as Navy’s first

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Navy’s first Indigenous Cultural Performer leads the way

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1588 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

When Able Seaman Lynton Robbins joined the Royal Australian Navy, he never imagined he would one day be part of shaping

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins and the Director of Music-Navy, Commander Cassandra Mohapp at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by ABIS Susan Mossop.

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Navy stands up Indigenous cultural performers

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1290 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter III, Indigenous, Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP), Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks. CAPTION: Navy’s Inaugural Indigenous Cultural

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.

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Indigenous program graduates inspire others

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1587 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)

Leading Seaman Breanna Jacobs-Rochford, right, and Uncle Shane Clarke from Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation speak to Navy Indigenous Development Program participants and recruit school staff at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Navy Indigenous Development Program base visit

17/03/202218/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2420 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, Indigenous, Navy Indigenous Development Program

As the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) enters its eighth year, 13 current participants and their instructors headed to HMAS

Midshipman Lawrence Sabai at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Private Jacob Joseph.

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New lease on Navy career

06/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2475 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell, Navy Indigenous Development Program

Staring at a blanket of blue ocean for hours at a time, then-Leading Seaman Lawrence Sabadi pondered his life and