BRIEFS
Electronic
forms
Defence is about to receive a new, simplified electronic forms
package.
The Defence Publishing Service (DPS) will progressively introduce
the new software package this month. The new software is called
eForms or, more commonly, “Informed”.
It replaces the Delrina Form Flow software, which is no longer
compatible with current Defence technology. Forms will be available
on the Defweb at http://pubsdb.cbr-dps.defence.gov.au/wfs/.
For those areas without Defweb access, Web Forms will be available
on CD-ROM. DPS is also offering a range of training for the Informed
software.
Further information is available from Megan Weckert, the Forms
Team Leader, on (02) 6266 2290 or megan.weckert@defence.gov.au.
Family
support
Family
support projects and groups across Australia will receive a total
of $938,000 in Defence Family Support Funding grants in 2004-05.
The 111 projects to receive grants in 2004-05 support Defence
family groups across Australia.
The grants assist the operations of family support groups such
as Defence neighbourhood houses and community centres, local Defence
newsletters, craft groups, the Defence Special Needs Support Group
and playgroups.
Korean recognition
Following representations from veterans of the Korean War, the
Howard Government will appoint a working party to investigate
the level of recognition for service following the armistice on
July 23, 1953.
It is estimated 3,000 Australians served in Korea following the
armistice until 1957. During this period, there were frequent
breaches of the cease-fire and lives were lost.
The working party will be established to investigate the level
of recognition, including the appropriateness of the award of
the Australian Active Service Medal and the Returned from Active
Service Badge.
The working party will consult with Korean War veterans and relevant
veterans organisations, and report its findings to Government.
Supervise
a civilian?
Fact
sheets on civilian performance management (CPM) are available
on DEFWEB and the Internet, or for members without web access,
on the Outreach CD.
For DEFWEB, click on Pay and Conditions Home Page, then APS, then
Performance Management and Progression.
On the Internet go to www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dwr and click on
CPM, or Civilian Performance Management. On the Outreach CD (August
04 edition onwards), click on APS Pay and Conditions, then APS,
then Performance Management and Progression.
The first fact sheet gives a one-page summary of how CPM works.
Most of the rest cover just one aspect of CPM. For more information
or help contact René Vernon on (02) 6266 3224.
Security
survey
Security
is everybody’s business every day of the year – not just in times
of crisis.
To ensure everyone is aware of their security responsibilities,
the Defence Security Authority (DSA) produces a wide variety of
security awareness products ranging from information brochures,
to stickers and posters, to security bulletins and newsletters.
DSA needs your help.
They want to know whether you’ve seen their products and what
you think of them. T
hey also need to know whether the security awareness message is
reaching your base and, if not, how they can make sure it does.
The survey was enclosed in the Security: Everybody’s Business’
quarterly newsletter.
It will be also sent to Defence personnel via a random mailout.
Alternatively, you can download the survey from the DSA Intranet
site at
http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.au/dsa, or contact DSA on (02) 6266
2605 or by email dsa.securityawareness@defence.gov.au.
Cadets welcomed
Thirteen
new members have been welcomed into the Australian Navy Cadets
in NSW and the ACT.
They have just completed seven days of intensive training, including
a Staff New Entry Course at HMAS Penguin.
The 13 new staff attended from units as far north as TS Vampire
in Tweed Heads to the south at TS Albatross in Wollongong.
