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The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the bases yarning circle, a collaboration between Base Management, Downer Defence and HMAS Cairns Executive. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jessica O'Brien.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Bringing community together with a yarn

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1641 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cairns, Indigenous

The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the base’s yarning circle.

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Proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman, Leading Aircraftwoman Raba Nona is lucky to get to visit her family's ancestral home of the Torres Strait Islands while serving as part of No. 35 Squadron. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
ADF People 

Aviator back to her roots in the Torres Strait

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2058 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Torres Strait Islands

When Raba Nona landed her dream job she knew that it would involve travel, but she never expected it to

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Captain Robyn Phillips, left, Petty Officer Jordon Bradshaw, Indigenous artist Kerrie Williams and Leading Seaman Callum Dawson at the Fleet Air Arm museum in Nowra. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

Dreamtime collaboration, with a dream team

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1396 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, Indigenous

HMAS Albatross’ recent commission with local Indigenous artist, Aunty Kerrie Williams, celebrates a genuine community connection and respect to the

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Sergeant Nathan Judd, right, with caterer Private Sam O’Brien in the deployable catering capability during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.
Australian Army News 

Upgraded catering capability on show

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2241 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

Catering Commander Sergeant Nathan Judd and his team of six chefs from the 10th Force Support Battalion are having the

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Former sailors Uncle Phillip Bowie and Aunty Fran Visini have rejoined the Navy in new mentoring roles. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Christoper Thornton.
ADF People 

Navy enlists first Indigenous Elders

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1413 Views 1 Comment Indigenous, Navy Indigenous Development Program, Navy Reserve

Two former sailors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent were welcomed back on board with appointments as Navy’s first

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Army soldier Sergeant Nathan Judd with Gapuwiyak community members enjoying the meal they cooked during hospitality training as part of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.
Australian Army News 

Community fulfilment through more than just food

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2010 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

There is so much more to the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) catering team than just cooking. CAPTION: Army

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Graduates of the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program fall in for the Graduation Ceremony held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Josephine Rider.
ADF People 

HMAS Stirling hosts Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1367 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Indigenous

Eight future Indigenous sailors, soldiers and aviators graduated from the recent Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program (IPRP) held at HMAS Stirling. CAPTION:

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Lyric from the Nunukul Yuggera Dance Troupe leads the members and guests in a traditional dance at the opening of the Amberley Indigenous Cultural Precinct. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

A place for a yarn at Amberley

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1685 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Indigenous, RAAF Amberley

A new space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, to meet, reflect, and tell

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Indigenous Advisory Committee members Patrick Johnson, left, and Kyle Vander-Kuyp are joined by Air Mobility Group Warrant Officer Stephen Weaver, centre, in a race with local kids on Thursday Island. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Reaching new heights through Olympic partnership

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2147 Views 0 Comments Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

A new partnership developed between Air Force and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) was celebrated during a recent trip to the

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Mother and daughter duo, Scartisha Ningella, left, and Lucielle Jimbidie, at the Pilbara Regiment enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in Perth. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
ADF People 

Standing up for community and Country

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group, The Pilbara Regiment

The Pilbara Regiment welcomed three new Indigenous recruits on July 8 during an enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in

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Rory Albert from the Defence Industry Pathways Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intake. Story by Phillip Morton.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Pathways to Defence open to everyone

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2140 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP), Indigenous, Recruiting

The Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) has been kick-starting the careers of West Australians for the past year, and now

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Australian Olympic Committee Indigenous Advisory Committee members and former Olympic athletes Kyle Vander-Kuyp (left) and Patrick Johnson during a flight over the Torres Strait Islands in an Air Force C-27J. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

‘Best, best, best flight ever’ during NAIDOC Week

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2006 Views 1 Comment C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

A specially organised NAIDOC Week flight for Kaurareg traditional owners allowed them to see an Elder relative’s gravesite which they hadn’t been

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Private Cody Harris from the 10th Force Support Battalion, during the Cultural Naming Ceremony at The Oasis Townsville, Queensland. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.
ADF People 

Sharing talent at Army events

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1384 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, Indigenous

Years ago, when Private Cody Harris saw an Indigenous man with a didgeridoo leading a procession of soldiers on Anzac

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Corporal Tara Enchong's career has grown with the help of her mentor, Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story by John Noble.
ADF People 

Building careers through cultural understanding

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1385 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Amberley

The growing career of Corporal Tara Enchong is a success story of Air Force’s Cross Cultural Mentoring Program, which builds

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Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
ADF People Videos 

Navy’s first Indigenous Cultural Performer leads the way

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1576 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

When Able Seaman Lynton Robbins joined the Royal Australian Navy, he never imagined he would one day be part of shaping

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Aunty Deb Booker, Air Force Elder. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson.
ADF People Videos 

Advocate for meaningful change together

06/07/202206/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week

CAPTION: Aunty Deb Booker, Air Force Elder. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. A message from Air Force Indigenous Elder

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Norforce Darwin Squadron soldiers, Private Peter Puruntatameri, left, Private Blake Carter and Private Misman Kris on a beach in Melville Island during a community engagement visit to the Tiwi Islands. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
Australian Army News 

Local knowledge protecting the north

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2127 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Indigenous, NORFORCE, Program Vigilant

When North-West Mobile Force’s (Norforce) Darwin Squadron patrols the Top End, establishing and maintaining relationships is just as important as

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Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins and the Director of Music-Navy, Commander Cassandra Mohapp at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by ABIS Susan Mossop.
ADF People 

Navy stands up Indigenous cultural performers

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1281 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter III, Indigenous, Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP), Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks. CAPTION: Navy’s Inaugural Indigenous Cultural

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Chris Goodrum (17 years old) from The Murri School, also known as The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School at Acacia Ridge, staring out the window of C-27J Spartan, as part of a NAIDOC Week visit to RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks.
ADF People 

First time in the sky broadens horizons

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1442 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

When Chris Goodrum, 17, set foot on the tarmac at RAAF Base Amberley, he could barely contain his excitement. CAPTION:

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Australian Army soldiers join members of the Gapuwiyak community in performing traditional dances during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program 2022 Opening Ceremony in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Lucas Petersen.
Australian Army News Videos 

Program supporting Indigenous communities for 25 years

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2334 Views 0 Comments AACAP, Indigenous

The Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) is in its 25th year of supporting remote Indigenous communities. CAPTION: Australian Army

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