Disaster relief
Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020
LATEST UPDATE TO ADF'S BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY EFFORTS
Fond farewell for newfound Fijian friends
A sense of friendship and connection was evident during a recent farewell ceremony for Fijian military personnel in Orbost.
ADF praised for rapid response to bushfire assistance
Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner has praised the Australian Defence Force’s swift response to the state’s bushfire emergency.
Winning the race to shield precious heritage
ADF personnel have helped protect culturally significant sites in the ACT.
Soldiers set traps for sediment
Defence personnel have been in the Namadgi National Park since early February helping to protect the ACT's primary water source.
Throwing the doors open in a time of need
The ADFA and Duntroon accommodated hundreds of emergency services personnel for Operation Bushfire Assist.
Clearing the path to regrowth
Situated five kilometres south of Batemans Bay is the 100-acre Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, which normally welcomes more than 75,000 visit
Indonesian friends lend a hand
Devastated by two fires in the past seven years, Australia’s heritage railway, the Zig Zag Railway near Lithgow, NSW, is benefiting from the suppor
Midnight rescue for high-tech bed
The Army has been thanked for retrieving a hospital patient’s bed in the middle of the night during a bushfire crisis on Kangaroo Island, South Aus
Special gifts amid fond farewell
Handmade keepsakes have been presented to members of the Japan Self-Defense Force as thanks for their efforts.
Militaries build bridges
Bridges constructed by the Australian, Fijian and Papua New Guinea militaries will improve access to a popular tourist attraction.
Diverse skills passport to experience
A wide range of abilities makes Leading Aircraft Woman Tiarne Westland a valuable hand in the relief effort.
