Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program
AACAP Outcomes
AACAP traditionally comprises three distinct delivery outcomes:
- vertical and horizontal construction
- health
- training
Construction Outcomes
Construction outcomes delivered by a combination of civil and military agencies on AACAPs have
included:
- airfield construction and upgrades
- house construction and upgrades
- medical centre construction and upgrades
- road construction and upgrades (including grading, sealing and culverts)
- rubbish tip construction and upgrades
- sewer works
- subdivisions
Health Outcomes
Military health personnel are generally responsible for the following tasks:
- providing health support to the soldiers
- providing environmental health support and advice
- visiting communities and providing first aid training and lessons on healthy living
- evaluating current community health procedures and equipment
- conducting physical training and education programs
- augmenting existing dental support within the nominated communities
- providing veterinary training and support for pets in the communities
- providing health specific cross-cultural awareness training
Training Outcomes
Military personnel have been responsible for the delivery of both accredited and non-accredited
training in the following areas:
- General construction
- Building maintenance
- Plumbing
- Vehicle and small engine maintenance
- Welding
- Concreting
The training program often incorporates a Community Project, such as the refurbishment or
construction of a Community Meeting Place or building.