Topic: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Men’s Health Week: the challenges of keeping fit at sea
Published on by MIDN Aaron Wischusen (author), ABIS Kayla Hayes (photographer)
Petty Officer Physical Trainer Rhoderick Hunter conducts a physical training session on the flight deck of HMAS Choules, at Fleet Base East, NSW
Life at sea in the Navy can be challenging and achieving the simplest tasks can be a difficult undertaking, not the least of all keeping fit and healthy. Men’s Health Week presents an excellent opportunity to look at how the men and women of the Navy maintain fitness at sea.
Sirius supports Beyond Blue
Published on by LEUT Mark Taylor (author), LEUT Timothy Milas (photographer)
Lieutenant Commander Peter Russell and Leading Seaman Daniel Taylor present a $2000 donation from HMAS Sirius to Susan Anderson from Beyond Blue.
HMAS Sirius hosted a representative from Beyond Blue and the mental health staff from HMAS Stirling onboard in April, to donate a fundraising cheque for $2000 dollars, share a BBQ and have a general meet and greet.
Navy people support ‘Doin’ It For The Troops’ DVD launch
Published on by LEUT John Thompson (author), LSIS Peter Thompson (author)
Able Seaman Lauren Gabbert and Leading Seaman Corina-Lee Burrows meet country band Simply Bushed at the release of the 'Doin' It For The Troops' DVD, held at Victoria Barracks, Sydney.
What do Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan (Ret’d), Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Guy Sebastian have in common? On Wednesday 23 April we found out.
A Stirling day at community expo
Published on by LS Bindi Challis (author), CPO Toni Ralph (photographer)
HMAS Stirling's submariner trainees give a lifejacket demonstration to students from Rockingham Beach Primary School during the KidsMatter Community Expo.
HMAS Stirling’s Navy Community Engagement Program team and a number of submariner trainees recently took part in the KidsMatter Community Expo at Rockingham Beach Primary School.
Theatre project opens the door to awareness
Published on by SBLT Bianca Wise (author), Lisa Tomasetti (photographer)
Will Bailey in the Sydney Theatre Company and ADF's 'The Long Way Home'.
Attending opening night of the Australian Defence Force Theatre project, The Long Way Home, was a challenging experience for Leading Seaman Daniel Cunningham who has a special insight into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
HMAS Tobruk holds two church parades on same day - a Navy first
Published on by SGT Dave Morley (author), SGT Emma Franklin (photographer)
Army Chaplain Gary Pope and Navy Chaplain Thi Lam after conducting their respective church parades on 24 November 2013, aboard HMAS Tobruk as she sails toward Philippines as part of Operation PHILIPPINES ASSIST.
Chaplains made history on Sunday 24 November when two church parades were held for the first time in HMAS Tobruk.
New Australian Defence Force Ward officially opened at St Luke's Hospital
Published on by Mr Pup Elliott (author), ABIS Tom Gibson (photographer)
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, RAN, speaks to medical staff and visitors of St Luke's Hospital at the grand opening of the new Australian Defence Force Ward.
The new Australian Defence Force in-patient facility at St Luke's Hospital in Potts Point - also known as the ADF Ward - has officially opened for business.
How to stay ship shape this Christmas
Published on by LEUT Lauren Rago (author), ABIS Kayla Hayes (photographer)
Physical Training Instructor Leading Seaman Callan McDonald demonstrates a 'squat clean and jerk' at the Navy Indoor Sports Centre, Garden Island, Sydney.
The Royal Australian Navy’s Physical Training Instructors at Fleet Base East, Sydney have given readers some advice on how to stay ‘ship shape’ during the Christmas and New Year holiday this year.
Healthy body, healthy mind
Published on by SBLT Omar Alothman (author), LEUT Sarah Eddes (photographer)
HMAS Ballarat ship’s company participates in the Mental Health Olympics during Mental Health Day.
‘Healthy body, healthy mind’ was the theme of this year’s Mental Health Day, and the crew of HMAS Ballarat took this theme seriously on 15 October 2013.
'Faith Under Fire' for PNGDF
Published on by FLTLT Michael Moroney (author), LAC Oliver Carter (photographer)
Chaplain Ian Lindsay introduces the 'Faith Under Fire' DVD package to members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force on board HMAS Choules.
Members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force are getting the chance to explore their spiritual fitness, participating in the Australian Defence Force ‘Faith Under Fire’ course being offered by HMAS Choules Padre, Chaplain Ian Lindsay.