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Brisbane Man Leads Afghan Advisors
Advising the General in charge of providing security to the six million people who live in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, is a big job, but Army's Colonel Mark Ascough enjoys the professional challenge it provides. Read the full story
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Pathway to Change - Defence Culture
On 7 March 2012, the Minister for Defence, Secretary of Defence and the Chief of the Defence Force jointly announced a strategy for cultural change and reinforcement in Defence and the Australian Defence Force.
Defence Abuse Response Task Force
Support to current and former Defence personnel (and their immediate family members) affected by the DLA Piper Review and/or Defence Abuse Response Taskforce
Report Abuse and Misconduct
Do you have any information concerning alleged abuse committed by an Australian Defence Force (ADF) member or a Defence Australian Public Service (APS) employee?
Family and Domestic Violence
This 2017-2022 Strategy sets out the principles and strategies and provides targeted action plans to support Defence personnel and their families who are affected by family and domestic violence.
SeMPRO : Victim focused
SeMPRO's remit is to provide support, advice and guidance to Defence employees (ADF and Defence APS, male and female) who have been affected by sexual misconduct.
