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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
National Defence

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
National Defence

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.
Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj on deployment in Victoria. Photo: Captain Kristen Cleland
2 September 2021
People Navy

Long way from home to fight COVID

Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj, deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist, has been working closely with Victoria Police on the hotel quarantine program.
Members of the 7th Combat Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, with other personnel, listen to Brigadier Jason Blain as they prepare to deploy on Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
27 August 2021
Service Defence

Back to the border on Op COVID-19 assist

The 7th Combat Brigade is again sending troops to the Queensland/NSW border to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Medical officer Major Bethan Ganderton at the Dubbo mass vaccination hub as a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
23 August 2021
Service Defence

Medical officer fulfils passion on vaccination deployment

Army medical officer Major Bethan Ganderton clearly recalls the moment she knew she wanted to become a doctor and help people.
Private Claudia Gould assists NSW Health member Toni-Maree in helping members of the public in line for their Covid-19 vaccination at the Dubbo mass vaccination hub. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
23 August 2021
Service Defence

ADF helps with vaccinations in western NSW

More than 100 ADF personnel have been deployed to western NSW to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable communities.
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
National Air Force Army Defence Navy

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
National Air Force Army Defence Navy

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...
Seaman Nicholas Hopkins talks with members of the NSW Police and NSW Rural Fire Service at the Prariewood Community Centre Vaccination Hub in Fairfield, Sydney. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
9 August 2021
Service Air Force Army Defence Navy

ADF supports NSW vaccination effort

ADF personnel are working closely with many organisations at vaccination hubs across Greater Sydney.
NSW Police Constable Megan Green and Seaman Jordan Parsons hand out sunscreen to civilians waiting in line for a COVID-19 test at the Wattle Grove Community Centre. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
9 August 2021
People Navy

Sailor glad to help community

Although Seaman Jordan Parsons has only served in the ADF for just over 12 months, she is playing a big role during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
ADF personnel working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west.
6 August 2021
National Air Force Army Defence Navy

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
National Army Defence Navy

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.

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