Operation OUTREACH: Image Gallery
28 September 2007
ADF assistance to indigenous communities
Under Command of Colonel Mark Shephard, Joint Task Force 641 (JTF 641) is conducting Operation OUTREACH, the Australian Defence Force’s logistical contribution to the Northern Territory Emergency Response Task Force, led by Major General Dave Chalmers.
Working with Families, Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) the ADF is also providing transportation of the child health check teams, made up of civilian nurses and doctors from all parts of Australia, into remote aboriginal communities throughout the Northern Territory.
NORFORCE (North West Mobile Force) is one of three Regional Force Surveillance units across Northern Australia supporting Operation OUTREACH. Adding to the strength of NORFORCE are soldiers from the Pilbara Regiment who are providing assistance in aboriginal communities across the Tiwi Islands and the NT including the community of Wadeye.
NORFORCE have built significant goodwill, trust and recognition in indigenous communities over the last 25 years and has a high proportion of Aboriginal soldiers whose language and understanding of indigenous traditions is relied upon to ensure a successful mission.
| 20070918adf8239682_031 Heather Perdjert and Major General Dave Chalmers laugh together while making 'smiles' for Scabies Day posters to promote health in the community. The day saw the entire community of Wadeye prepare for the cleaning of individual homes and the surrounding neighbourhood. (Date taken: 18 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070918adf8239682_197 Mary Dodd, Phillipne Kauri, Belinda Sketchley and Heather Perdjert squish in for a photo during a radio lesson given at the Wadeye cadet unit. Belinda Sketchley is a school teacher from Newcastle who has come to the Northern Territory to teach at Wadeye, and with ties to the cadet unit,holds a close relationship with the women in the community. (Date taken: 18 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8239682_141 Lieutenant Charles Mayger is pipped at the post in a running race at the Wadeye School athletics carnival. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8239682_181 Lieutenant Alex Murdoch helps out with the high jump at the Wadeye School Athletics carnival. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8239682_217 Lieutenant Alex Murdoch helps out with the high jump at the Wadeye School Athletics carnival. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8239682_272 A member of the ADF team on Operation OUTREACH mixes with local children in the community of Wadeye. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070924adf8239682_022 Shaun Lam in the Indigenous Coordination Centre in Alice Springs. (Date taken: 24 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070924adf8239682_038 Lance Corporal Andrew Hebden in the Indigenous Coordination Centre in Alice Springs. (Date taken: 24 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070924adf8239682_137 Flight Leiutanant Jay Nicks in the Indigenous Coordination Centre in Alice Springs. (Date taken: 24 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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