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This year’s focus for R U OK? Day is to ask the question on any day, because meaningful conversations can make a difference.
12 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Have a chat that could save a life

Whether it’s on exercise, operations or in the office, there’s never a wrong time to ask R U OK?

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
35 Squadron Loadmasters Corporal Deniele Oehm (l) and Corporal Peter Fowler review images of fishing vessels on board a C-27J Spartan aircraft, during Operation Island Chief 2024.
12 Sep 2024
Navy
News

On watch for illegal fishing

C-27J Spartan crew scanned the seas, alongside their sister squadron in the PNG Defence Force, for illegal fishing activity.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Navies from Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Japan conduct a formation foxtrot during multinational task group activities.
11 Sep 2024
Navy
News

Navies foxtrot in the Pacific Ocean

HMAS Sydney recently joined a multinational task group to conduct cooperative activities in the Pacific Ocean.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An ADF member and civilian in conversation.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence reflects on Royal Commission findings

Defence has acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Members of ship's company of HMAS Broome prepare to march past during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin.
09 Sep 2024
Navy
News

A proud farewell to HMAS Broome

After 17 years of service, HMAS Broome has decommissioned in Darwin, in front of former commanding officers, crew, families and friends.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
ADF Surgeon General Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett receives a certificate for last year’s Defence Blood Drive on behalf of Navy personnel at Blamey Square, Russell.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Saving lives through the Defence Blood Drive

Organisers hope donations from this year’s drive will potentially help 30,000 Australians in need of blood and plasma.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commanding Officer HMAS Perth Commander Ben Dalton, front, and Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Gemma Casserly farewell TNI Indonesian Navy ship KRI Sulton Hassanuddin after officer of the watch manoeuvres during a regional presence deployment.
06 Sep 2024
Navy
News

Professional respect between navies on show

HMAS Perth joined the Indonesian Navy Diponegoro-class corvette KRI Sultan Hasanuddin at sea for naval exercises.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Air Force Exercise Coolshot team at the Whiskey Flat Biathlon Range, Victoria.
06 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aviators reap awards in nordic biathlon

The services battled it out at Mount Hotham for the Interservice Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Anna Kuroda monitors the ship as HMAS Sydney berths alongside Yokosuka, Japan during a regional presence deployment.
05 Sep 2024
Navy
News

First trip home to Japan with the Navy

As HMAS Sydney berthed alongside in Yokosuka, Able Seaman Anna Kuroda saw her home country for the first time from a Navy ship.

Operations & missions | People & service
Commissioned First Nations artwork by Kristie Peter, features two wedge-tailed eagles with the Australian Military Police badge featured in the middle.
05 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New inspiring wind beneath police wings

The wedge-tailed eagle, a symbol of leadership and courage, has inspired an artwork to represent the Australian Military Police.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Lieutenant Commander Adam Piotrowski presents the bridge equipment of HMAS Adelaide to Indian Armed Forces personnel.
04 Sep 2024
Navy
News

Young Indian officer exchange wraps up

Young military officers from India have completed a two-week tour of Australia with ADF members while on exchange.

Alliances & relationships
Deputy Prime Minister Mr Richard Marles at the Pop-Up ADF Careers Launch with ADF members.
04 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pop-up recruitment centres target regions

A new concept, starting in Geelong, Victoria, is allowing ADF recruitment teams to engage with regional and rural Australians.

Community engagement
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