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Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly visits ADF families in NT
01 November 2005
During
a visit to Robertson Barracks, Darwin, on 27
September 2005, the Minister Assisting the Minister
for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, announced new measures
to assist Australian Defence Force members and
their families serving in the Northern Territory.
Mrs Kelly said ADF personnel will have access
to five days’ dedicated carer’s leave per year
- in addition to the existing entitlement of
seven days’ compassionate leave per year - to
look after the health needs of their families.
In addition, the successful Defence School Transition
Aide Program will be expanded to provide three
aides to secondary schools in the NT to help
children of ADF personnel adjust to their new
location.
"The Government recognises that the ADF has
a highly mobile workforce and innovative programs
must be put in place to reduce the impact of
frequent postings on military personnel and
the families who support them, particularly
for those serving in remote and regional locations,"
Mrs Kelly said.
The measures build on the recently announced
package of service allowances, leave and travel
benefits -- worth $35 million -- designed to
help lessen the impact on ADF members and their
families serving in northern Australia.
Mrs Kelly said the extra school aide positions
will be at Darwin High, Katherine High and Palmerston
High.
Read Ministerial release: Boost for ADF families in NT
| 20050927adf_8271007_014 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, receives a demonstration of the mobility of an Army Land Rover at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_020 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_023 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_041 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, receives a briefing on the F88 Steyr rifle fitted with grenade launcher. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_044 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_060 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets Lieutenant Lucas Jahne, a troop commander of 36 Water Transport, in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_078 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets ADF members in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_080 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, is farewelled from a visit to the Army's North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) by the unit commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Parker. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_081 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's 1 Armoured Regiment in Darwin, accompanied by the commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier John Cantwell (centre rear), and the commanding officer of 1 Armoured Regiment , Lieutenant Colonel John Mackenzie (right). (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_085 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's 1 Armoured Regiment in Darwin, accompanied by the commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier John Cantwell (second from right), and the commanding officer of 1 Armoured Regiment , Lieutenant Colonel John Mackenzie (right). (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_086 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets members of the Army's 1 Armoured Regiment in Darwin, introduced by the commanding officer of 1 Armoured Regiment , Lieutenant Colonel John Mackenzie. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_088 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets the commanding officer of the Army's 1 Armoured Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel John Mackenzie, in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_094 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, receives a briefing on the Leopard tank from Lance Corporal Nicholas Zerafa of 1 Armoured Regiment. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_100 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, receives a briefing on the Leopard tank from Lance Corporal Nicholas Zerafa. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_104 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, receives a briefing on the Leopard tank from Lance Corporal Nicholas Zerafa. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050927adf_8271007_128 The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, De-Anne Kelly, meets spouses of ADF members in Darwin. (Date taken: 27 September 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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