VADM David Shackleton chats with (from left) CPOATA Darren Hooper, LSAWASM Mark Austin, SBLT Jodie Wilkinson and POWTR Julie Hallett at the 2001 Chief of Navy Leadership Conference held in Sydney.

One person who did a lot of 'mingling' during the Leadership Conference in Sydney, was the Chief of Navy himself.

When not presenting or listening to others, VADM David Shackleton was seen walking and talking to delegates to the two day conference.

He talked with leading seaman to fellow admirals, his Minister and his Defence Secretary.

Navy News caught up with him talking to this group of young people.

Pictured with CN are Darren Hooper, Mark Austin, Jodie Wilkinson and Julie Hallett.

They are pictured before one of the many photographic displays put together by the Navy Imagery Unit East and displays which brought praise during the conference.