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Australian personnel deliver the second iteration of smartphone public relations training to PNG soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-01/png-soldiers-sharpen-storytelling-skills
The crew of HMAS Stuart recently visited a Samoan preschool while on a pacific regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-02/samoan-children-thrilled-navy-visit
Details on the management and monitoring of military aircraft noise for selected RAAF bases.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/aircraft-noise/air-bases
Defence is supporting the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as it conducts air mobility training from RAAF Base Richmond between 27 April and 4 June 2024.
As part of the annual RSAF training, a Singaporean C-130H Hercules transport aircraft and approximately 140 Singaporean personnel are…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-04-29/republic-singapore-personnel-training-raaf-base-richmond
Petty Officer Ashley Cuttell says a strong ADF sport culture has enhanced her Navy career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-01/navy-fit-keeping-fit
Need Help Now for anxiety? See information, resources and support for current and ex-serving ADF members dealing with anxiety.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/anxiety
Information about depression and where to seek help and support for current and ex-serving ADF members
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/depression
Find out more about alcohol usage and its dangers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/alcohol
RAAF aviators spent time playing games and sharing stories with ill and injured kids at Queensland Children’s Hospital.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-01/aviators-brighten-day-sick-kids
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Information and support for current and ex-serving ADF members.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
Information and links to online resources for ADF members and their families to learn more about mental health, resilience and well-being. While seeking help from a qualified mental health professional is always important, these resources can provide a valuable supplement and help to keep you informed about the latest developments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online
On the shores of Gallipoli, a leading seaman reflected on the sacrifice and valour etched into her family's history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-30/feeling-weight-military-legacy
Students from Port Moresby Technical College visited the 35 Squadron detachment in PNG to tour a RAAF C-27J Spartan deployed under the Defence Pacific Air Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-01/inspiring-next-generation-college-graduates
Fact sheets on mental health.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/fact-sheets
Aviators complete a seven-day journey around Australia in honour of two RAAF personnel who completed the feat 100 years earlier.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-01/present-salutes-past
The Australian Defence Force wellbeing portal is a resource for all current and ex-serving ADF members and their families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing
To improve our knowledge in the development, survival and spread of drug resistance in malaria parasites and to monitor the extent of drug resistance and efficacy of standard and new antimalaral drugs in areas of interest to ADF. The department explores and evaluates novel malaria detection/diagnosis methods including molecular and various rapid diagnostic kits. The department is engaged in studies investigating P. vivax genetics that determine or correlate with relapses of infections.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/adf-malaria-infectious-disease-institute/drug-resistance-diagnostics
To support new drug discovery programs and optimise drug regimens for the treatment and protection of Australian Defence Force personnel against malaria infections. In support of this mission the department assesses the antimalarial activity of promising candidate drugs using parasitological tools and animal models. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacological studies of antimalarial drugs are carried out to optimise dose regimes for treatment and prophylaxis against malaria infections.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/adf-malaria-infectious-disease-institute/drug-evaluation
To inform the ADF of threats posed by arthropod borne viruses to personnel in Australia and while deployed.
To support the development of vaccines and diagnostic technologies that will reduce the threat of arthropod borne viral diseases to the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/adf-malaria-infectious-disease-institute/arbovirology
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) had its first encounter with malaria at Gallipoli in 1915 although only with a few cases. By the end of WW1 the ADF had experienced the true impact of malaria with half of the Desert Mounted Corps in Palestine incapacitated by malaria with over 100 ADF deaths attributed to it
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/adf-malaria-infectious-disease-institute/history
The Army Malaria Institute page provides information on The Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute, which is a world-recognised centre for malaria research and training. The institute is actively involved in promoting regional engagement with military organisations to control vector-borne diseases more effectively.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/adf-malaria-infectious-disease-institute
Defence offers a range of support to ADF Members and families experiencing challenges and difficulties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/relationships
Suicide prevention - information, support and resources for current and ex-serving members and their families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/mental-health-online/suicide
The Continuous Improvement Framework Project (CIF Project) assists Defence by improving mental health support for serving and ex-serving ADF members.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/programs/continuous-improvement-framework-project
The ADF Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP) has been developed to assist ADF members to return to a state of readiness as soon as is practicable after injury or illness, through the provision of occupational rehabilitation services. The ADFRP is a multi-disciplinary strategy aimed at maximising an individual's potential for restoration of their pre-injury physical, occupational, social, psychological and educational status.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/programs/australian-defence-force-rehabilitation-program
Find out more about wellbeing programs in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/programs
Information specifically for ADF Reservists to assist with maintaining general health and well-being, and advice on how to obtain health and mental health services.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/support-services/reservists
Provides information relating to support services that are available to past participants of the Resistance to Interrogation and/or Conduct After Capture Training and also allows for the request of records pertaining to their participation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/support-services/rti-cac-training-support-services
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have today released proposed changes to national exemptions to remove export controls between AUKUS partners.
These changes are designed to enable defence industry across all three countries to work more seamlessly in a license-free environment,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-05-01/aukus-countries-export-licence-free-environment-takes-flight
South-East Queensland Army secured bragging rights against Queensland Fire and Emergency Services during the Anzac Cup.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-30/teams-battle-it-out-anzac-cup