Mental health focus
The theme of the 2004 ADF National Mental Health Conference will
be “Alcohol, Drug and Suicide Prevention Management in the ADF
– The Way Forward”.
Commanders and mental health providers will hear international
speakers discuss current research and practice as well as to learn
about the programs that are being established to enhance mental
health policy and services in the ADF.
The conference will be held at Rydges Lakeside Hotel in Canberra
on May 19-20. Personnel interested in attending should email
john.ashley@defence.gov.au.
Stories sought
CONTRIBUTIONS are being sought for the 2004 Air Force Annual.
The theme for this year is “A Day in Our Life: Past and Present
– RAAF Recollections”.
It will focus on specific days within each era of our history,
including the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam to
the present.
Stories of around 500 words with accompanying photographs are
required by May 31.
Inquiries to Flying Officer Jessica Van Wyk on (02) 6265 7333
or Jessica.VanWyk@defence.gov.au.
MS charity ride
MULTIPLE Sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects thousands
of Australians.
A disease of the central nervous system, it has no known cause
or cure.
To raise funds for research and to increase awareness of the disease,
the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Queensland invites ADF
personnel in the Brisbane region to take part in the annual MS
Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride on May 30.
For further information and entry forms visit www.usmevents.com.au
Motorcycle
course
THE ADF Motorcycle Association (ADFMA) will hold an off-road training
and safety course at the Louee Riding complex near Mudgee, NSW,
from May 2-8.
The course consists of four days of tuition and an assessment
day. It aims to improve riders’ abilities, safety awareness, defensive
riding skills, obstacle negotiation and knowledge for off-road
motorcycle commuting and riding.
For more information contact Captain Matthew Bourke at Matthew.Bourke1@defence.gov.au
or view the ADFMA web site at www.adfma.asn.au.
CDF Scholarship
NOMINATIONS for the 2005 CDF Scholarship close on April 30.
The award is given to one ADF member each year for postgraduate
study at the University College.
Applicants must satisfy selection criteria detailed in DI (G)
PERS 05-28, CDF Scholarship.
