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Lieutenant Hugh Manson, Aircraftsman Zac Fraser and Able Seaman Renee Shultz assist Foodbank volunteers in preparing food hampers for communities affected by COVID-19, as a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo credit: Corporal Dustin Anderson
17 September 2021
Defence COVID-19

Latest updates - Operation COVID-19 Assist

Defence is supporting the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the COVID-19 Taskforce.
Chief Petty Officer Tina Elliot assists a member of the Orange community before receiving their vaccination at the city's vaccination hub. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
8 September 2021
Defence COVID-19

Vaccination team making a difference

The vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and ADF members, has administered 20,000 vaccines since it began operations in late July.
Private Amanda Jones and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Peter Jarvis are part of the COVID-19 Household Engagement Program in support of the Victorian State Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Private Michael Currie
18 August 2021
Air Force Army Defence Navy COVID-19

ADF supports Victoria

Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF. 
Army personnel and OzHarvest volunteers prepare dry and fresh food hampers in the OzHarvest warehouse at Alexandria, Sydney, a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
12 August 2021
Air Force Army Defence Navy COVID-19

ADF helps with food hampers

As a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist, ADF personnel are supporting non-government organisations in Sydney to prepare and distribute food care...
ADF personnel working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west.
6 August 2021
Air Force Army Defence Navy COVID-19

Preparing food hampers for the community

The ADF is working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west to prepare hundreds of food hampers for people in need.
NSW Police and Private Jordan Sayers work together to patrol the Bankstown sports centre in support of the NSW Operation Covid-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
4 August 2021
Army Defence Navy COVID-19

Defence support welcomed in the community

ADF personnel have had a warm welcome from members of the public during Operation COVID-19 Assist in Sydney.

The Air Force team helping keep international freight moving Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib, left, Squadron Leader Chris Ford, Warrant Officer Jodi Peck, Squadron Leader Andrew Lightfoot and Group Captain Louise Burstow. Photo: Sergeant Kirk Peacock
15 July 2021
Air Force

Keeping international freight moving

A dedicated team of logistics experts is ensuring vital freight is transported in and out of Australia during the pandemic.
Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth, left, and Navy Indigenous Adviser Lieutenant Commander Sam Sheppard at a NAIDOC Week event at Woden, ACT. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
8 July 2021
Defence NAIDOC

A week for reflection and action

NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for Defence personnel to reflect on reconciliation.
Coordinator General of Operation COVID Shield Lieutenant General John Frewen sits in his office at the Department of Health's Scarborough House, Canberra. Photo: Sergeant Sebastian Beurich
2 July 2021
Air Force Army Defence Navy COVID-19

Mission: to get us all vaccinated

The task force charged with delivering the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is determined to vaccinate every eligible Australian by the end of 2021.
Sergeant Nathan Jeffrey, from Simpson Barracks, with his wife Stephanie and daughter Abigail at the Defence Community Organisation families event at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
20 June 2021
Defence

New name, same service

While a change is coming for a Defence People Group branch, there won’t be any changes to the services it provides.
Seaman Jack Foulstone practices correct application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in preparation for their deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Captain Kristen Daisy Clelend
31 May 2021
Defence COVID-19

ADF supports Victoria's COVID-19 outbreak

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members from across Victoria are preparing for deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist.

Indigenous representative of the Yuggara and Chepara people Derek Sandy performs a smoking ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photo: Private Jacob Hilton
27 May 2021
Defence Indigenous

Continuing Australia’s journey towards reconciliation

Defence is an ongoing supporter of National Reconciliation Week and celebrates annually from May 27 - June 3.

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