Indigenous

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.

A 'wonderful career' of inspiration
Indigenous Elder of the Air Force Warrant Officer Uncle Harry Allie is proud to be passing on his experience.

Indigenous crew member reaps rewards of life at sea
One of HMAS Arunta's Indigenous crew members is relishing his time on a busy regional deployment throughout east Asia.

Recruits help clean up beach
Recruits from the Navy Indigenous Development Program took part in the Great Northern Clean Up at Holloways Beach, Queensland.

Building named to honour Indigenous fighter pilot
Australia’s only known Indigenous World War II fighter pilot, Leonard Waters, has been honoured with the naming of a building.

Art links ancient culture with RAAF unit
An Indigenous artist has presented her commissioned artwork to the RAAF's Air Mobility Training and Development Unit.

Preserving history and cultural heritage
Personnel from No. 41 Wing joined a community effort to clean up a historic radar site, which also has cultural importance to the local Indigenous...