Image Gallery: August 2009
28 August 2009
Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland
The Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) is an Australian Government initiative established between the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and the Army.
The aim of the program is to improve health and living conditions in remote indigenous communities utilising resources from FaHCSIA and expertise of the Army in providing infrastructure, health services and skills training to these communities. This year will be the 13th year of
AACAP, and Mapoon will be the 35th community to receive its benefits.
The infrastructure work scheduled for Mapoon includes the construction of 3 three-bedroom houses, the upgrade and sealing of a 6km main community road, and the maintenance of community septic systems. These works will be delivered by Army Engineers from the 17th Construction Squadron based in Sydney.
Other key infrastructure items are the upgrade of the Mapoon water supply and treatment system and the installation of a 3G network that will provide mobile phone and wireless internet connectivity. Both of these items will be delivered by contractors and managed by the 19th Chief Engineer Works.
There is also a community health support program which will support existing health services, especially in areas such as dentistry, veterinary services and environmental health. A community health training program will include education on sports, fitness, first aid and healthy living.
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Corporal Katie Beveridge and a friend watch the delighted children from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus take turns on a slip and slide, set up by members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Medical Officer Captain Steve Markowskei hoses down a slip and slide to the delight of the children from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus.
Members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Children from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus, take turns on a slip and slide set up by members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Lieutenant Emily Wilson and Portia Pitt watch the delighted children from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus take turns on a slip and slide, set up by members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Nursing Officer Lieutenant Kylie Hasse shows Juanita Blancho how to be sun-smart by using a hat at the Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus.
Members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) gave each of the children in the school their own Army bush-hats to promote being sun-smart.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) Medics - Corporal (CPL) Deane Morgan and CPL Daniel Kelty-Gunning have fun with the kids at Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus.
Members of AACAP gave each of the children in the school their own Army bush-hats to promote being sun-smart.
AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Lieutenant Kylie Hasse and the kids from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus, enjoy a slip and slide set up by members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Medical Officer Captain Steve Markowskei hoses the suds from a slip and slide off a child from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus.
Members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Members of the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) with the children from Western Cape College - Mapoon Campus.
The AACAP members gave each of the children in the school their own Army bush-hats to promote being sun-smart.
Members of AACAP hold a "fun Friday" at the school each week, promoting healthy bodies and exercise, good food and healthy cooking, sun safety and personal hygiene.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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