Disaster relief

Helping hand from northern neighbours
Indonesian Armed Forces has deployed personnel to work alongside the ADF as part of Operation Bushfire Assist.

Harnessing innovation to get the upper hand
Air Warfare Centre expertise is providing crucial information for emergency services as they seek new ways to reduce danger this summer.

Learning lessons on the home front
When Squadron Leader Del Gaudry realised she lived in a fire-prone area, she joined the local brigade.

Army ambulances support firefighters on the frontline
One of two Army ambulances flown by strategic airlifter from Brisbane to Canberra is operating at altitudes of more than 1300m alongside fire truck

Dawn patrols over Orroral Valley fire
A new era of dawn patrols has arrived in the Australian Capital Territory with the deployment of Army Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to monitor spo

Army supports ACT Ambulance Service
The Australian Army has increased its support to the ACT Ambulance Service by providing ambulances, crews and familiarisation training for ACT ambu

Residents pleased to see personnel at their homes
As an inferno threatened Canberra suburbs for the first time in 17 years, soldiers teamed up with police going door-to-door to advise residents.

Helping all creatures great and small
The Army’s small number of veterinary officers have been in high demand during Operation Bushfire Assist.

Artillerymen use their skills to search for koalas
Artillerymen from the Army Reserve’s 9th Regiment proved they can turn their hand to anything when they helped search for koalas in need of help.

Engineers, families thanked for going above and beyond
Royal Australian Navy engineers, contractors and their families have been recognised for their contribution to support Operation Bushfire Assist .

Officer proud to show off her unit's capability
It was a proud moment for one Army officer when she gave the Prime Minister a guided tour of her unit's medical set-up on January 22.

Sappers take time out for salute to the sun
What would Australia Day be without a game of cricket in the blazing sunshine?