Indigenous
Navy students connect with the land
Students from HMAS Cerberus had a lesson in Indigenous culture when they visited the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association recently.
A home away from home
Serving in a patrol boat is like being surrounded by family, according to Able Seaman Michaelyn Waia.
Multilingual sailor rewarded for positive attitude
Being multilingual is a handy skill for Able Seaman Lancaster Mara to have in his job in a patrol boat.
Welcome to Pucka
Newly arrived Indigenous military and APS personnel have been welcomed to the Puckapunyal Military Area in a ceremony at the base yarning circle.
Swimming test no problem for recruit
Tests do not normally rate as a favourite moment, but for Recruit Isabella Thaiday, it was her time to shine.
Gesture acknowledges Indigenous links
Shells, soil and sand collected from around the country are placed at the For Our Country – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial.
Soils a feature of symbolic ceremony
Soil collected by traditional custodians of RAAF Base Townsville featured in the Centenary Welcome Ceremony for Air Force’s centenary celebrations.
Cultural immersion a key part of Navy program
Cultural immersion days are a key part of the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP), which was established in 2014.
An old adage rings true
Navy Indigenous Development Program recruit Clayton Anderson says it’s never too late to go after what you want.
Shells symbolise links to country
Air Force personnel with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, are gathering samples from places of significance around the country to...
Indigenous artist finds common ground
Walbunja woman and artist Katrina Stewart's painting will appear on the cover of the Air Force Indigenous Affairs Action Plan.
Traditional gifts a symbol of friendship
Personnel from No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit based at RAAF Base Williamtown have received gifts from the Garby Elders as a symbol of friendship.
