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EDINBURGH Defence Precinct WELCOME to 2018 ANNUAL HANDBOOK EDINBURGH EDINBURGH Defence Precinct WELCOME TO EDINBURGH ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2018 TO WELCOME - ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2018 - ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2018 MESSAGE FROM CONTENTS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR RAAFA(NSW) PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD, a company wholly owned by the RAAF Association (RAAFA), publishes Welcome to magazines with the aim of welcoming and assisting ADF families to relocate on posting. Over the past three years, we have published magazines for new arrivals at both Williamtown and Richmond/Glenbrook, and we are now building on that successful format to provide the service to ADF members and their families on posting to the 30 46 Defence Bank is one of Australia’s larger member-owned banks. A bank Edinburgh Defence Precinct. The EDP Edition represents a change for us, noting the inherent “jointness” of the SETTLING IN LIFESTYLE that has a strong community focus and is dedicated to its members, Edinburgh Defence Precinct with its large RAAF, Army >> >> offering competitive rates and a great range of products. We specialise and Defence Civilian workforce. To help you establish your family at your new You have been posted to a beautiful part Relocations are never easy and RAAFA members posting, we’ve pulled together a handy guide of Australia so it’s worth making the most in: appreciate the disruption caused by this essential facet to local services and more. of all that’s on offer. of Service life. To assist you and your families in this stressful time of your lives, we have filled these pages 4 WELCOME 28 RAAF ASSOCIATION > Home Loans for Defence Force members with information about Defence units that make up the Precinct, and provided a guide to Adelaide and it’s 6 EDP INTRODUCTION 30 FAMILIES > Home Loan Consultants that will come to you neighbouring regions. You are fortunate to be posted 38 EDUCATION to a location that is close to the beautiful city of Adelaide, 17 EDP COMMUNITY > Award-winning Car Loans its beaches, the Outback and iconic wine growing areas. 21 GIVING BACK 46 LIFESTYLE While you browse and hopefully enjoy the magazine, 52 MAPS > Low rate Credit Card you may care to note that its production would not be 22 INDIGENOUS possible without the financial support of our sponsor INITIATIVES 57 EDP WOOMERA and advertisers. I would particularly like to mention Rolls > Home, Contents and Car Insurance Royce for its ongoing sponsorship, as well as Defence 24 DCO SUPPORT 61 GUIDE TO THE AREA Housing Australia. These companies do not trade with us > and many more.... as individuals, but they clearly demonstrate their support for the ADF and Defence members and their families. MAGAZINE CONTACTS I also encourage you to consider the support of our MANAGING DIRECTOR AVM Neil Smith (ret) commercial advertisers when you are in the market DIGITAL EDITION Call us, visit us online or in branch today: ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Sue Guymer To read this publication online, go to raafapublications. for their goods and services. They are too numerous EDITOR Sandy McPhie org.au/read-welcome-to-edinburgh to mention here, but in addition to their display ART DIRECTOR Katie Monin advertisements, they are listed in Your Guide to the Area RAAF COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR DISCLAIMER at the back of the magazine. For your convenience, in Eamon Hamilton Information in the articles in this magazine was current Room G/023, Building 802, RAAF Base Edinburgh the e-copy on our website each advertisement and MAPS © Koala Cartography at time of publication but more recent developments listing has a hyperlink to the advertiser’s website. Sandra Cheetham 0434 081 807 should be checked with the relevant Defence and other authorities for currency and any changes to conditions. Finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the CONTACT Content appearing in this publication does not 08 8259 6100 assistance provided to us by senior people at Edinburgh, necessarily reflect the views or have the endorsement and in particular, Group Captain Greg Weller, who has P 0407 708 077 of the Department of Defence or the publisher. While worked tirelessly to coordinate the editorial content E [email protected] every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and from the Precinct. First editions of magazines are a W raafapublications.org.au currency in the articles presented, reliance should not be placed on the information contained without defencebank.com.au challenge and it’s fair to say that without Greg’s drive, the reference to the relevant authorities. No part of this EDP magazine would not have happened. I’m sure he will magazine may be reproduced without the written join me and the RAAFA Publications production team Published by consent of RAAFANSW Publications. No responsibility in wishing you an enjoyable tour in Edinburgh in the RAAFANSW Publications is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of knowledge that you will love living in the region. advertisements or information. NEIL SMITH AM, MBE ON THE COVER A P-8 Poseidon aircraft flying over Adelaide. Inset from left: An Air Force Test Range Air Vice Marshal (retired) Squadron member on patrol on Woomera Test Range; 7RAR and 1 ARMD Regt elements on exercise in Cultana Managing Director RAAFA(NSW) Publications Pty Ltd Exercise Area; A DSTG member inspecting equipment for a future trial. Defence Bank Limited ABN 57 087 651 385 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 234582 WELCOME TO EDINBURGH ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2018 3 WELCOME TO THE AREA WELCOME TO THE AREA WELCOME TO EDINBURGH NICK CHAMPION LEESA VLAHOS AS THE SENIOR AUSTRALIAN EDP directly contribute to current operations Federal Member State Member DEFENCE OFFICER Edinburgh in support of the national interest. for Wakefield for Taylor Defence Precinct, I would like We’re also part of the community and have AS THE FEDERAL MEMBER for Wakefield, WELCOME TO THE SA ELECTORATE of to warmly welcome you to our Precinct in recent years provided direct support to which takes in RAAF Edinburgh, I am proud Taylor. The contribution the 7,500 EDP staff and to South Australia. the South Australian Government to assist to represent a community with and their families bring to the local community The Edinburgh Defence Precinct (EDP) in times of need, such as flood relief and so many Defence force personnel, families should not be underestimated. is a large and diverse formation comprising fire-fighting operations. and veterans. The collective training, skills and experience four different sites, including Woomera, and We enjoy an excellent relationship with, I know Defence personnel and their families you bring are invaluable assets to our state, local more than 7,500 staff. Of those 7,500 staff, and have earned respect from, our local and make many sacrifices to serve our nation both area, schools, sporting and community clubs. approximately 3,700 are ADF (including state communities based upon our enduring across Australia and overseas. You make them stronger because of your skills, Relocating across Australia also creates adaptability and foresight. approximately 2,000 RAAF, 1,100 Army and professionalism and support, but more so unique challenges for Defence families. I hope your time at the EDP is rewarding 600 Reservists), 2,200 are Australian public because Defence families have embraced If there is any way I can make your time here and enjoyable, and that you have the chance servants and nearly 600 are workers such life within the community. in the North better, please call my office on to explore the unique opportunities available as contractors and defence industry. The EDP local community, Adelaide 08 8284 2422. I look forward to seeing you in in Adelaide's north. Thank you for your service For those who are returning to Edinburgh, and South Australia are great places to work, the community soon. to our nation and state. NINNA MARNI JEFFREY you will quickly notice significant change live and play. They have so much to offer (Hello, my name is Jeffrey), across the Precinct. Defence personnel and families. KAWAI, WARPULALNDI, KUMANGKA The new 92 Wing facilities being provided As you and your families settle into your (Coming together to work together in I’D LIKE TO WELCOME you to the City of Playford. It is a great place to through Project AIR7000 are rapidly posting here, I hope you too can enjoy partnership) live, work and play. Covering some 346 square kilometres from the Mt Lofty progressing and there are major changes the delights of South Australia and our The Kaurna Nation vision is to bring Ranges to the sea, Playford comprises townships, hills and rural areas. to the Army lines with the relocation of community. In this respect, I hope this meaningful reconciliation of the past, present 1 Armoured Regiment from Darwin. inaugural Welcome to the Edinburgh Defence We are a diverse and vibrant community of more than 90,000 people. As the fastest-growing region in the state, we are experiencing and future. The Kaurna people have held a The Precinct has a distinctly operational Precinct magazine will assist you in settling unprecedented investment and activity, with plans to create SA’s next great deep relationship with the Kaurna lands for focus with many units either conducting in to your new home and community and city in Elizabeth. This $500 million CBD project features high-rise offices, some 40,000 years. Cultural security and operations from Edinburgh or preparing to discovering the vast opportunities available an envisioned 4.5-star hotel, bars and eateries, educational facilities and economic independence are the way forward deploy throughout the year, ably supported both off and on base. AIR COMMODORE JOE IERVASI, AM entertainment arenas all built around the new Prince George Plaza. It will for our community.
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