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The following is a list of article categories to assist you to track down articles you wish to read on a particular subject. The list shows which edition the article appears and the page number. Choose the correct year, then click on the relevant edition via the '2008 Issues' or 'Past Issues' links in the column on the left-hand side of this page. For Online Extras or Laird Darren Tales simply click the title to access the article you want to read.
dfm editions which have been categorised include: Summer 2007/08, Autumn 2008, Winter 2008, and Spring/Summer 2008
Cadets, Teens, and ADFA news
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| ADFA on display |
Spring/Summer 2008, 31-32 |
| ADFA: The First Six Weeks |
Autumn 2008, 33 |
ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards |
Winter 2008, 47 |
| AFS/Defence Scholarship Winners |
Summer 2007/08, 12-13 |
Air Force cadets take charge of Vincent skies |
Winter 2008, 53 |
| All aboard STS LEEUWIN |
Autumn 2008, 36-37 |
Army filling the Gap in your career |
Winter 2008, 44-45 |
| Are you interested in living and studying overseas? |
Autumn 2008, 28 |
Australian teens reflect on ANZACs |
Winter 2008, 49 |
| Best of the best |
Autumn 2008, 36 |
Cadets help Legacy open cockpits |
Winter 2008, 52 |
Cadets help World Youth Day 2008 |
Winter 2008, 53 |
| Cadet Info for families |
Autumn 2009. 31 |
| Cadet News - Kokoda 2007 |
Summer 2007/08, 41-42 |
| Cadet News for Summer 2007/08 |
Summer 2007/08, 38-40 |
Diggers won’t be forgotten by Cadets |
Winter 2008, 51-52 |
| Experience the G force with cadets |
Autumn 2008, 35 |
| Farewell for Defence/AFS Scholarship Winners for 2008 |
Autumn 2008, 28 |
| Farewell for Defence/AFS Scholarship Winners for 2009 |
Autumn 2009, 15 |
| Finest cadet qualities on |
Autumn 2008, 35 |
| Fly before you drive |
Autumn 2008, 38 |
| Friends of Timor |
Autumn 2009, 16 |
Gap Year Snapshot |
Autumn 2008, 39 |
Kim represents Air Force cadets at Gallipoli |
Winter 2008, 55 |
| Kokoda the musical |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| My War Memorial Experience |
Spring/Summer 2008, 39 |
| NSW Top Talker Wins National Title of 2008 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Palm island students visit Lavarack barracks |
Autumn 2008, 38 |
Putting the ‘Cadet’ into Cadet Policy Branch |
Autumn 2008, 34 |
| Remembrance Day: why it is important to me |
Autumn 2009, 36-37 |
| Sea ride for Legacy Badge Day Sellers |
Winter 2009, 24 |
Submariners walk for Kids With Cancer |
Winter 2008, 54 |
The Final Challenge: LCIII |
Winter 2008, 46 |
| TS Melbourne takes delivery of second new safety boat |
Winter 2008, 55 |
| Want a University Degree and a guaranteed job? Then look no further than the Navy, Army or Air Force |
Autumn 2009, 40 |
Youth crew wanted to sail tall ship Young Endeavour |
Winter Online Extras, 21 |
Chaplain News
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| A heads up from the Chaplain |
Summer 2007/2008, 34 |
| Can Do? |
Winter 2008, 4 |
| Ice Cream |
Winter 2009. 4 |
| Red Hat Blue Hat |
Autumn 2008, 4 |
| Struth: It’s Christmas |
Spring/Summer 2008, 4 |
| Whatever You Do… |
Autumn 2009, 4 |
When those who lose are still Winners |
Summer 2007/2008, 35 |
Family and community support
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| A fresh start at Defence Child Care Centres |
Winter 2009. 10 |
ADF Charity Initiative - Community Fun Run/Walk
|
Winter 2008, 30 |
| Army Amenities Fund News |
Winter 2008, 39 |
| Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund News |
Winter 2008, 39 |
| Barramundi Brigade |
Summer 2007/08, 11 |
| Books by Defence kids for Defence kids |
Autumn 2009, 9 |
| CDF Launches the ADF Family Covenant |
Winter 2009, 11 |
| Celebrate Defence Bubs'N'Pets (Autumn 09) |
Autumn 2009, 19 |
| Celebrate Defence Bubs'N'Pets (Winter 09) |
Winter 2009, 19 |
| Celebrate Defence Pets’N’Bubs (Autumn 08) |
Autumn 2008, 19 |
| Celebrate Defence Pets’N’Bubs (Spring/Summer 08) |
Spring/Summer 2008, 27 |
| Celebrate Defence Pets’N’Bubs (Summer 2007/08) |
Summer 2007/08, 20 |
| Celebrate Defence Pets’N’Bubs (Winter 08) |
Winter 2008, 26 |
| Celebrate National Families Week in May |
Autumn 2008, 29 |
| Children’s Hospital Westmead Teddy Bears’ Picnic |
Autumn 2008, 20 |
| Child Support Agency introduces new Child Support Scheme |
Spring/Summer 2008, 28 |
| Christmas treats and other feats |
Winter 2009, 18 |
| Community House, Darwin |
Summer 2007/08, 127 |
| Community house and group news |
Autumn 2009, 8-9 |
| Community houses and group NEWS (Autumn 08) |
Autumn 2008, 26-27 |
| Community houses and group NEWS (Winter 08) |
Winter 2008, 16-17 |
| DCO celebrates National Families Week |
Winter 2009, 14-17 |
| DCO Welcome Days |
Autumn 2008, 32 |
| DCO Welcome Days |
Autumn 2009, 18 |
| Defence budget support to families |
Winter 2008, 5 |
| Defence celebrates Families Week |
Winter 2008, 19 |
| The Defence Child Care Program FAQ |
Autumn 2009, 22 |
| Defence Community Organisation - Contact Details |
Autumn 2009, 44 |
| Defence Community Organisation - Contact Details |
Summer 2008, 44 |
| Defence Community Organisation - Contact Details |
Winter 2008, 56 |
| Defence families benefit from the ADF Family Health Trial |
Winter 2009, 5 |
| Defence Families – Building Opportunities |
Spring/Summer 2008, 19-21 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Autumn 08) |
Autumn 2008, 8-9 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Autumn 09) |
Autumn 2008, 12-14 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Spring/Summer 2008) |
Spring/Summer 2008, 23-25 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Summer 2007/08) |
Summer 2007/08, 25-27 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Winter 08) |
Winter 2008, 20-21 |
| Defence Families of Australia news (Winter 09) |
Winter 2009, 12-13 |
| Defence Families Recognised at War Memorial |
Autumn 2008, 6-7 |
| Defence is working to ensure continued high quality child care services |
Spring/Summer 2008, 21 |
| Defence Kids National Competition |
Summer 2007/08, 13 |
| Defence School Transition Aide Program (Winter 2008) |
Winter 2008, 17 |
| Defence School Transition Aide Program (Winter 2009) |
Winter 2009, 20-23 |
| Defence School Transition Aides and Mentors trained and terrific |
Winter 2009, 20 |
| Defence’s family friendly policies |
Winter 2008, 31 |
| Defence Special Needs Support Group celebrates 15 Years |
Winter 2009, 23 |
| Don’t forget to have your say in the Families Survey |
Spring/Summer 2008, 26 |
| Enhancements to the Workforce Program for Partners |
Summer 2007/08, 14 |
| Enhancing the Military Justice System |
Summer 2007/08, 14-17 |
| Families the focus of Defence reviews |
Winter 2008, 22 |
| Families Week in May |
Autumn 2009, 10-11 |
| Family Support Centres |
Winter 2008, 19 |
| Former Junior Legatees continue the Legacy |
Autumn 2008, 25 |
| Going Solo - Dealing with Absence in Defence Families |
Winter 2009, 24 |
| International Day of People with Disability 2007 |
Autumn 2008, 10-11 |
| It’s time to plan your next break! |
Autumn 2009, 7 |
| Legacy says thanks |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy |
Winter 2008, 15 |
| National Families Celebrations |
Autumn, 30-31 |
| Navy helps thank Sydney Legacy’s top Badge sellers with a ‘Day at Sea’ |
Winter 2008, 38 |
| New Child Support Reforms |
Summer 2007/08, 43 |
| Notification of Casualties |
Spring/Summer 2008, 30 |
| Posting time and special needs |
Spring/Summer 2008, 28 |
| SALT Reunion Central – helping members and ex-members come together |
Winter 2009, 52 |
Safety News Lift-Out |
Summer 2007/08, 22-23 |
| Spotlight on DCO |
Summer 2007/08, 10 |
| Spotlight on the Defence Force Ombudsman |
Autumn 2008, 22 |
| Spotlight Ipswich Kindergarten |
Spring/Summer 2008, 29 |
| Spotlight Williams Defence Community House |
Spring/Summer 2008, 29 |
| Spotlight: Emergency Support for Families Scheme |
Autumn 2009, 6 |
| Spotlight on the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund |
Winter 2008, 32 |
| Spotlight on the Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund |
Autumn 2009, 17 |
| Support our ADF - Wear a band with pride |
Autumn 2008, 5 |
| Supporting ADF families with a community initiative? Consider seeking Family Support Funding |
Autumn 2009, 6 |
| Supporting youth with special needs |
Winter 2008, 30 |
| SWAPP SELECT Assistance |
Winter 2009, 25 |
| The Defence Christmas Treat 2007 - a review |
Autumn 2008, 24 |
| The Lifestyle Management Program |
Winter 2009, 7 |
| Wagga Digs Deep for Victorian Bushfire Wildlife Victims |
Autumn Online Extras, 2009 |
| What is Special Needs? |
Autumn 2008, 21 |
| When it Works |
Summer 2007/08, 29 |
Health information
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| Celebrate sensibly |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Children’s Hospital Westmead Teddy Bears’ Picnic |
Autumn 2008, 20 |
| Defence families benefit from the ADF Family Health Trial |
Winter 2009, 5 |
| Free health care trial for Defence families |
Autumn 2009, 34 |
| Health Focus on East Timor and Bougainville Troops |
Summer 2007/08, 9 |
| Health responsibilities on completion of ADF service |
Winter 2008, 43 |
| National study finds no ill health effects of Solomon Islands deployment |
Autumn 2009, 32-33 |
| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Winter 2008, 50 |
| Serving and ex-serving Defence personnel consulted In lead-up to health |
Winter 2009, 6 |
| Spotlight on ADF Health at St Vincents |
Winter 2008, 42 |
| VVCS – providing counselling services to Defence members and their families |
Autumn 2009, 29 |
| What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? |
Spring/Summer 2008, 7 |
Housing, moving, and posting
| Article |
Edition, page number |
Be prepared...useful hints for posting prep
|
Winter 2008, 6-7 |
| Changes to the Group Rent Scheme |
Winter 2009. 36 |
| Changes to Housing Contributions and Related Allowances and Charges |
Spring/Summer 2008, 8 |
| Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (Autumn 08) |
Autumn 2008, 5 |
| Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme - link to freecall number and website (Winter 08) |
Winter 2008, 10 |
| Defence Relocations and Housing Managers |
Winter 2009, 34 |
| DHA Celebrates 20 years - look to the future and value the past |
Winter 2008, 8-9 |
| DHA celebrates 20 years of improving its services to you |
Spring/Summer 2008, 12 |
| DHA emergency maintenance services available 24-hours, seven-days a week |
Spring/Summer 2008, 15 |
| DHA News- Government package to provide hundreds of new Defence homes |
Autumn 2009, 28 |
| Getting you from A to B |
Winter 2009, 31 |
| Helpful hints to assist with your Pre-vacation Inspection (PVI) process |
Winter 2009, p 33 |
| Housing News Summer 2007/08 |
Summer 2007/08, 36-27 |
| Kids’ storybook aims to support DHA’s youngest stakeholders ... Defence kids |
Spring/Summer 2008, 13 |
| More accommodation choice for deployed members |
Spring/Summer 2008, 10 |
| Moving and your family |
Spring/Summer 2008, 10 |
| Posting time and special needs |
Spring/Summer 2008, 28 |
| The who’s who of your move |
Spring/Summer 2008, 14 |
| Useful information to help you prepare for your next posting |
Winter 2009, 30-31 |
| Yappy Birthday Rex! |
Winter 2009, 30 |
In the downtime – hobbies and pastimes
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| Alphabet books for Defence kids |
Winter 2009, 8 |
| In the downtime - “a would-be knight’s tale” |
Winter 2008, 34-36 |
| In the downtime - Clash of the Titans |
Summer 2007/08, 32 |
| In the downtime - Coasting Along |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| In the downtime - Drawing |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| In the downtime - Dungeons and Darrens |
Autumn 2008, 13-14 |
| In the downtime - Fishing |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| In the downtime - Geocaching |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
In the downtime - knights, camera, action! |
Autumn Online Extras, 2008 |
In the downtime - living doll |
Autumn Online Extras, 2008 |
In the downtime - Patriots Motorcycle Association |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
In the downtime - SCA Extras |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| In the downtime -The Darling Downs |
Summer 2007/08, 31 |
| In the downtime - The Wild One |
Summer 2007/08, 30-31 |
| In the downtime - Truckasaurus’s Alpine adventure |
Winter 2009, 50 |
| In the downtime - unseen greens and rare machines |
Winter 2008, 24-25 |
| In the downtime - Young Carers |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| In the downtime -Volunteering with the State Emergency Service |
Autumn 2009, 41 |
| In the downtime - War Games |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| Solomon Islands |
Winter 2009, 26-28 |
Messages from Defence leaders
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| CDF Launches the ADF Family Covenant |
Winter 2009. 11 |
| Message from Head People Capability |
Spring/Summer 2008, 3 |
| Message from the Head of Personnel Executive (Summer 2007/08) |
Summer 2007/08, 4 |
| Message from Major General Mick Slater (Autumn 08) |
Autumn 2008, 3 |
Message from Major General Mick Slater (Winter 08) |
Winter 2008, 3 |
| Message from Mick Callan |
Autumn 2009, 3 |
| Message from Mick Callan |
Winter 2009, 3 |
| Message from the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP |
Summer 2007/08, 5 |
| Message from the Chief of the Defence Force (Spring/Summer 2008) |
Spring/Summer 2008, 3 |
| Message from the Chief of the Defence Force (Summer 2007/08) |
Summer 2007/08, 3 |
Our History
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| A is for Awesome! |
Winter 2009, 41 |
| BOOK REVIEW: Aussie Soldier Prisoners of War |
Winter 2009. 44 |
| Gallipoli: The First Day website |
Winter 2009, 42-43 |
| Planes, Tanks, and Rockets (oh my!) |
Winter 2009, 55 |
| Preserving our wartime past |
Winter 2009. 45 |
| Schools commemorate ANZAC DAY |
Winter 2009. 46 |
| What is the Army History Unit? |
Winter 2009, 40 |
Pay and allowances
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| ADF Pay, Benefits and Conditions Of Service: what’s on the agenda for 2009? |
Autumn 2009, 24-25 |
| Changes to the Group Rent Scheme |
Winter 2009, 36 |
| Changes to Housing Contributions and Related Allowances and Charges |
Spring/Summer 2008, 8-9 |
| Child Support Agency clarifies Defence income rules |
Autumn 2009, 30 |
| Choose your most trusted ally |
Spring/Summer 2008, 16-17 |
Defence budget support to families
|
Winter 2008, 5 |
| Diversification Untangled |
Autumn 2008, 12 |
| Foreign income tax treatment may affect family assistance benefits |
Spring/Summer 2008, 18 (cont. on 43) |
| Graded Other Ranks Pay Structure to be streamlined |
Winter 2008, 40 |
| Helping ADF members manage their money |
Autumn 2009, 23 |
| Member’s Guide goes digital |
Winter 2008, 41 |
| Pay, Benefits and Conditions of Service for ADF Members |
Spring/Summer 2008, 18 |
| Responsible Investing |
Winter 2008, 28-29 |
| Same-sex discrimination ends |
Autumn 2009, 28 |
| Ten tips to protect your financial identity |
Winter 2009, 35 |
| The Child Support Agency can consider costs of contact with your kids |
Autumn 2009, 31 |
| Want help with managing your money? |
Spring/Summer 2008, 17 |
| We’re rolling out GORPS! |
Autumn 2009, 26 to 27 |
Recruitment, Retention and Career
| Article |
Edition, page number |
Army filling the Gap in your career
|
Winter 2008, 44-45 |
| Back home to Navy |
Spring/Summer 2008, 34 |
| Changing your career – making a smart decision |
Spring/Summer 2008, 32-33 |
| Critical trades transfer opportunities |
Spring/Summer 2008, 35 (Cont. on 43) |
| Defence budget support to families |
Winter 2008, 5 |
| For women considering a career in the ADF, family does matter |
Winter 2008, 23 |
Gap Year Snapshot |
Autumn 2008, 39 |
| New boots Air Force Gap Year |
Winter 2009, 54 |
| Rewards for keeping ETs happy |
Winter 2008, 41 |
| The Defence Attitude Survey |
Spring/Summer 2008, 40-41 |
| The Real Sea Patrol |
Winter 2008, 48 |
| Want a University Degree and a guaranteed job? Then look no further than the Navy, Army or Air Force |
Autumn 2009, 40 |
| Want to help develop new ADF members? |
Spring/Summer 2008, 32 |
Special Features
| Article |
Edition, page number |
| 2008 dfm Survey results |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Badges of Rank |
Winter Online Extras, 2009 |
| ADF AFL at the MCG |
Spring/Summer 2008, 36-38 |
| And the hat winners are… (Winners of Sea Patrol contest) |
Autumn 2008, 21 |
| Armygeddon - the road behind and way ahead |
Autumn Online Extras, 2009 |
Book Review - Aussie Soldier, Up Close and Personal
|
Winter 2008, 12-14 |
| Book Review - Australians on the Western Front |
Autumn Online Extras, 2009 |
| Book review: Australian Women and War |
Spring/Summer 2008, 42 |
| Book Review - Gallipoli, Attack from the Sea |
Winter 2008, 14 |
| Book Review - Protocol & Procedures |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| Book Review - Soldiers' Tales |
Autumn Online Extras, 2009 |
| CARNIVALIANCE: Climbing the Ranks of Sideshow Alley |
Winter Online Extras, 2009 |
| Celebrate good times, come on! |
Autumn 2009, 20-21 |
| Defence White Paper recognises the importance of Defence Families |
Winter 2009, 53 |
| Deployment Candle |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
Electronic Treasure Hunters |
Autumn Online Extras, 2008 |
| Fundraising for Children of East Timor by the RAAF East Sale Community |
Winter Online Extras, 2009 |
| HMAS CERBERUS serves up dog cake! |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| Lake George |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Lake George Remembered |
Autumn 2009, 39 |
| Legends - a look at that overused term |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| Making a difference |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Military Engineer Operations in Southern Afghanistan |
Autumn 2008, 15-18 |
| New program win-win for Indigenous Australians and Defence |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Spotlight on the Duntroon Band |
Winter 2008, 27 |
| Off road training in Defence |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST |
Autumn 2009, 35 |
| Origins of the slouch hat |
Autumn 2009, 40 |
| Point Cook Airshow |
Winter 2008, 33 |
| Posting Q&A - we talk with someone who has just posted in |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| RAAF Balloon Unit |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
| Remembrance Day: why it is important to me |
Autumn 2009, 36-37 |
| Sea Patrol Season Three ...setting sail for Oz TV |
Autumn 2009, 42 |
| Spotlight on the Defence Force Ombudsman |
Autumn 2008. 22 |
| Strongly Encouragable |
Spring/Summer 2008 Online Extras |
| The Avalon Airshow 2009 |
Winter 2009, 48-49 |
| The big Four O - Junior Recruits reunite at Leeuwin |
Winter 2008, 37 |
The Internet and You |
Autumn Online Extras, 2008 |
| The Look |
Autumn Online Extras, 2009 |
| Those magnificent men… the Over the front: the Great War exhibition at the Australian War Memorial |
Autumn 2009, 38-39 |
| Uniform Culture - what does your uniform mean? |
Winter Online Extras, 2008 |
| Why we live where we live (as heard on Macca) |
Summer 2007/08 Online Extras |
Transition to Civilian life
| Article |
Edition, page number |
ADF Transition Seminars (Autumn 2008)
|
Autumn 2008, 23 |
ADF Transition Seminars (Winter 2008)
|
Winter 2008, 11 |
| Exploring the ‘Other Side’ of Defence? |
Winter 2008, 12 |
| Health responsibilities on completion of ADF service |
Winter 2008, 43 |
| New Transition Support Services website |
Autumn 2009, 26 |
| Stepping Out - DVA's assistance to members ad |
Spring/Summer 2008, 33 |
| The Lifestyle Management Program |
Winter 2009, 7 |
| Transition Support Services Websites and Handbook |
Winter 2009. 38 |
| VVCS – providing counselling services to Defence members and their families |
Autumn 2009, 29 |
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