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Navy committed to ending violence against women

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)

Chief of Navy, VADM Timothy Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN, shakes hands with the White Ribbon Australia Ambassador and Chair of the Board, Professor Nicholas Cowdery, AM, QC, BA, LLB, at the White Ribbon Accreditation Ceremony at HMAS Stirling. (photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko)

Chief of Navy, VADM Timothy Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN, shakes hands with the White Ribbon Australia Ambassador and Chair of the Board, Professor Nicholas Cowdery, AM, QC, BA, LLB, at the White Ribbon Accreditation Ceremony at HMAS Stirling.

Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors have recited the ‘stop violence against women’ oath individually and then as one, as Navy has been reaccredited with the White Ribbon organisation furthering a culture of non-acceptance of violence against women.

 

Five peaks in five hours in tribute to domestic violence victims

Published on by CMDR Fenn Kemp (author), Unknown (photographer)

LCDR Steve Delo completes his trek at the top of Mount Ainsle with a White Ribbon cut-out of a female domestic violence victim – 52 women are killed as a result of domestic violence each year. (photo: Unknown)

LCDR Steve Delo completes his trek at the top of Mount Ainsle with a White Ribbon cut-out of a female domestic violence victim – 52 women are killed as a result of domestic violence each year.

A Navy member has embarked on an innovative campaign to promote awareness of violence against women, successfully completing five hill climbs in five hours.

 

Perth volunteer fights fires on multiple fronts

Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), Unknown (photographer)

Left to Right: Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Mitchell Rodway (HMAS Perth), the Honourable Francis Logan MLA (Emergency Services Minister WA) and Lieutenant Commander Adam Cooper (HMAS Perth)] (photo: Unknown)

Left to Right: Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Mitchell Rodway (HMAS Perth), the Honourable Francis Logan MLA (Emergency Services Minister WA) and Lieutenant Commander Adam Cooper (HMAS Perth)]

A Navy ship has received a ‘Silver Award’ from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards held at Government House in Perth - acknowledging the important contribution provided to the community.

Champions of equal opportunity

Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author)

HMAS Stirling has received a community award that celebrated the growth of employment and training for people with disabilities and mental illness. (photo: Unknown)

HMAS Stirling has received a community award that celebrated the growth of employment and training for people with disabilities and mental illness.

HMAS Stirling has received a community award at an annual event that celebrates the growth of employment and training for people with disabilities and mental illness.

Navy medic shows resilience in trans-continental trek

Published on by LEUT Andrew Ragless (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)

Chief Petty Officer Tristan 'Banger' Harris with his walking buggy at HMAS Stirling. (photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko)

Chief Petty Officer Tristan 'Banger' Harris with his walking buggy at HMAS Stirling.

Following six months on the road, 4358 kilometres, and nine pairs of joggers, Chief Petty Officer Medic Tristan Harris has successfully trekked across Australia.

Success team abseils for youth

This article has photo gallery Published on by MIDN Aimee Jeffers (author), WinkiPoP Media (photographer)

Midshipman Aimee Jeffers from HMAS Success prepares for the Sir David Martin Foundation Abseil for Youth day. (photo: WinkiPoP Media)

Midshipman Aimee Jeffers from HMAS Success prepares for the Sir David Martin Foundation Abseil for Youth day.

Plummeting 135 metres from the 33rd floor of a skyscraper, is not for the faint-hearted, but when the goal was to raise much-needed funding and awareness for the Sir David Martin Foundation the team from HMAS Success leapt to the challenge.

Teamwork toughs it out

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Leisa Hinschen (author), Unknown (photographer)

Members of HMAS Anzac ship's company participated in the Southern Peaks 37km Cross Country Mountain Bike event held in Albany. (photo: Unknown)

Members of HMAS Anzac ship's company participated in the Southern Peaks 37km Cross Country Mountain Bike event held in Albany.

Five dedicated mountain bikers from the ship’s company of HMAS Anzac participated in the Southern Peaks cross country mountain bike event held in Anzac’s home port of Albany, Western Australia, recently.

 

Views on service life shared

Published on by Ms Alex DeValentin (author), ABML-SC Craig Walton (photographer)

Petty Officer Boatswain Laura Whittle is joined by family members on the wharf at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney prior to her departure in HMAS Warramunga. (photo: ABML-SC Craig Walton)

Petty Officer Boatswain Laura Whittle is joined by family members on the wharf at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney prior to her departure in HMAS Warramunga.

Navy members and their families recently took part in the Australian Defence Force Families Survey to share their experiences of military life and their views on current support services available.

Anzac takes on half-ton trail

This article has photo gallery Published on by Department of Defence (author), LSCIS Meagan Donnellan, (photographer)

Sailors from the ship’s company of frigate, HMAS Anzac, compete in the OXFAM trail walker series in Perth. (photo: LSCIS Meagan Donnellan,)

Sailors from the ship’s company of frigate, HMAS Anzac, compete in the OXFAM trail walker series in Perth.

Four sailors from the ship’s company of frigate, HMAS Anzac, have tested their sea legs, taking on a 50-kilometre walk for charity through the spectacular scenery of the Perth hills.

Navy’s newest leaders graduate

This article has photo gallery Published on by Department of Defence (author), ABIS Steven Thomson (photographer)

The Passing out Parade marks the conclusion of the New Entry Officers' Course 57 at HMAS Creswell. The day is the culmination of 19 weeks of hard work and represents the completion of their non-specialist initial officer training. The New Entry Officers are paraded as a guard on the Quarterdeck and marched past the Reviewing Officer in their ceremonial uniforms. (photo: ABIS Steven Thomson)

The Passing out Parade marks the conclusion of the New Entry Officers' Course 57 at HMAS Creswell. The day is the culmination of 19 weeks of hard work and represents the completion of their non-specialist initial officer training. The New Entry Officers are paraded as a guard on the Quarterdeck and marched past the Reviewing Officer in their ceremonial uniforms.

After five months of intensive training, Navy has graduated its newest group of officers from the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell.