Topic: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Seeking assistance key to lifting stigma
Published on by SGT Dave Morley (author), Mr Jay Cronan (photographer)
Acting Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs at the launch of the Defence Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 on World Mental Health Day.
Dispelling the stigma attached to mental health concerns is one of the key aims of the Defence Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 recently released in Canberra.
Drug testing trial enhances detection
Published on by Department of Defence (author)
A Urinalysis testing kit which remains an effective method for prohibited substance testing and deterrence of drug use.
The Australian Defence Force is trialling hair and saliva testing as part of the Prohibited Substance Testing Program, from 1 October to 31 July next year, the new regime will be in addition to the existing urine tests.
More on offer than prayers
Published on by Ms Michelle Fretwell (author), Jay Cronan (photographer)
Director-General Chaplaincy Navy PCHA Collin Acton speaks about the Chaplaincy Reporting Tool, launched in January 2017.
Seeking chaplaincy support, counsel and assessment is much more common than you might think.
Support for those in need
Published on by Department of Defence (author), Sam Birch (photographer)
Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs helps launch the Engage Website
Alternative path to health reopens
Published on by SQNLDR Jaimie Abbott (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer)
The stage set from the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program (ARRTS) from May 2017.
Medical mission in Kabul
Published on by CAPT (Army) Megan McDermott (author), SGT Ricky Fuller (photographer)
Senior nursing officer Lieutenant Commander Gavin Milkins (front) with the deployed Task Group Afghanistan medical team in Kabul, Afghanistan.
There is no such thing as a typical day for the 14 Australian Defence Force medical personnel working at the Hamid Karzai International Airport coalition base in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Underwater medicine knowledge deepened
Published on by LEUT Sarah West (author), SGT Ray Vance (photographer)
Royal Australian Navy Medical Officer Lieutenant Commander Douglas Falconer in front of Vietnam People's Navy Hospital Ship Khanh Hoa at the Port of Da Nang, Vietnam, during Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2017.
Two Australian Defence Force Medical Officers with specialist knowledge in underwater medicine have completed a very successful information exchange program with the Vietnam People's Armed Forces in Vietnam during Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2017.
Rehabilitation results through creativity
Published on by CMDR Chloe Griggs (author)
Sixteen Defence personnel have unleashed their creativity as part of a program designed to support the recovery from health and wellbeing issues.
Sixteen Defence personnel have unleashed their creativity as part of a program designed to support the recovery from health and wellbeing issues.
Improving transition services for outgoing members
Published on by Emily Carnevale (author), Ashleigh Macpherson (author)
Defence members leaving the military will receive individual career coaching and an improved experience as Defence implements changes to its transition services.
Australian Defence Force members leaving the military will receive individual career coaching and an improved experience as Defence implements changes to its transition services.
Lord Howe liaison for Navy team
Published on by LEUT Nathan Softley (author)
A small contingent from the Fleet Air Arm, joined Master Attendant Commander Brendan O’Hara at Lord Howe Island to commemorate the anniversary of the first Aero-Medical Evacuation and to mark the strong ADF partnership with the small community of some 360 residents.
A contingent of Royal Australian Navy personnel has visited Lord Howe Island 75 years on from a whole of Defence effort that saved the life of a resident.