National pride
Australia Day Honours.


How we're helping
From cleaning up destroyed infrastructure to administering medical aid, the ADF has been heavily engaged in humanitarian relief operations in the tsunami-devestated Indonesian province of Aceh.


Giving life a chance
FROM the safety of a salvaged humidicrib, the eyes of a baby boy look into those of medic Pte Phil Fawcett.


Recovery engineered
YOU would be excused for looking at the devastation in Banda Aceh and thinking the situation was hopeless.


Restoring the gift of hope
THE ADF's disaster relief operation in Sumatra has moved to a new stage - from the initial life-saving response phase into the rehabilitation phase that will permanently restore essential services and infrastructure.


Coordinated approach
THE rush to help the people of Aceh has been incredible.


Reaching out
Photos from the tsunami disaster relief effort.


Facing up to scenes of horror
THE eyes tell you what the mind refuses to comprehend.


Clear water revival
THE battle to save lives does not start and end in a hospital.


Conditions recognised
PERSONNEL Policy and Employment Conditions Branch has released conditions of service for Operation Sumatra Assist.


Hospital's breath of life
THE legend of Anzac continues within the ruins of the Banda Aceh Hospital.


Surgical team on second tsunami relief deployment
THE medical teams from 1HSB, currently treating casualties of the tsunami in Banda Aceh, have dealt with injuries from this type of disaster before.


Deliverance from above
ON THE west coast of Aceh the Boxing Day tsunami has cut the main road in many places.