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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. The valuable partnership by a host of Defence and civilian elements. Welcome and all the best for your time Senior Australian Defence Officer create thousands of jobs, as will the development our health precinct work with Defence and its contractors Edinburgh Defence Precinct In every sense, the staff working across the at Edinburgh and in South Australia. based at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and our $55 million sports precinct. Commander, Air Warfare Centre supports this Kaurna vision. GLENN DOCHERTY To discover more about Playford, visit playford.sa.gov.au. You can also keep Mayor, City of Playford up-to-date at playfordnews.com. If you need more information on our JEFFREY NEWCHURCH, services, please contact our friendly Customer Care staff on 8256 0333. KAURNA ELDER I am happy to chat about any issues and you can contact me on Chairperson, Kaurna Nation Cultural WELCOME DEFENCE PERSONNEL and Defence community, creating rewarding career 8256 0188 or email [email protected]. Heritage Association families to South Australia, The Defence State. opportunities, attracting investment and driving South Australia combines a relaxed lifestyle innovation. Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, public servants, Defence scientists and with state-of- the-art infrastructure and I AM SO PLEASED TO WELCOME you to the City of Salisbury. We have so much to offer you and your families. contractors, along with their families contribute education, sporting and recreation activities, We have affordable housing options in coastal, urban and rural living settings, offering everyone a fabulous lifestyle extensive arts and festival programs, world-class significantly to the SA community. in a flourishing city. Our residents enjoy access to picturesque parks, playgrounds and walking trails, amazing schools food and wine and a well-developed defence The State Government acknowledges the and universities, community centres, shopping centres and banking hubs. industry, making it a great place to live and work. important role veterans play in our state through Salisbury is one of the most progressive cities in SA. We are regarded by many as the Defence hub in this state and Having spent more than 20 years in the the Veterans Affairs portfolio, which provides a look forward to growing our long association with this vitally important sector of our community. We create places Army, I understand the importance of Defence voice for our ex-service men and women. where people can gather and enjoy being a diverse and inclusive community. to Australia and recognise the challenges for Our state is committed to supporting the In particular, we are investing in the renewal of our City Centre as a beautiful location where people can enjoy arts, families moving to a new location. Defence and veteran community and we culture, festivals and state of the art educational services. The EDP is an integral part of our thriving welcome you to South Australia. Please come and have a chat with me and visit our wonderful city, you won’t be disappointed.
MARTIN HAMILTON-SMITH MP State Minister for Defence Industries GILLIAN ALDRIDGE and Veterans Affairs Mayor, City of Salisbury
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The front gate to RAAF Base Edinburgh. trials, including rockets and missiles at Woomera and atomic bomb testing at Maralinga. In the mid 1960s, the British began withdrawing their weapons-trials operations from South Australia and thus, their presence from RAAF Edinburgh. Following their departure, Edinburgh was virtually vacant until the RAAF began relocating units to the base. In May 1968, the first three P-3B Orion aircraft arrived at RAAF Edinburgh with 11 Squadron completing its move to Edinburgh from RAAF Richmond in June 1968. The base underwent major development in the late 1970s following the decision for it to become the primary base for the RAAF’s maritime capability. This followed a decision in 1975 to establish a Maritime Patrol Wing called 92 Wing comprising the already located 11 Squadron and moving 10 Squadron with the new P-3C aircraft from Townsville to Edinburgh. New facilities were built from 1978 to 1981 – many of which are only now being replaced by the AIR 7000 re-development. Since the 1970s, the number of units and Penfield Munitions Facility during the 1940s. The large building at the bottom of the image is now part Defence organisations at Edinburgh Defence of the Edinburgh Parks Site. The site of RAAF Edinburgh is on the mid-left-hand side of the image. Precinct has steadily increased. From about history World War II, provided temporary support 2010, Army elements began relocating to RAAF The Edinburgh Defence Precinct is located to the operations. Edinburgh, beginning with the reformation of WITH FOUR SITES AND on land that was opened up for farming in the The significant support required to sustain 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR). mid-19th century. A small village called Penfield, the weapons testing was more than RAAF The increased Army presence continues with ALMOST 7,500 PERSONNEL, originally sited to the south of the current Mallala and the small Edinburgh Airfield could the transfer of 1 Armoured Regiment to be EDINBURGH DEFENCE RAAF Base and DSTG sites, served the farms. provide, prompting the development of a new completed in 2017. watch us The Defence presence at Edinburgh dates RAAF Base. Construction work began in 1953 PRECINCT IS SOUTH back to World War II. In 1940, the area where and the new RAAF Base Edinburgh was formally EDP TODAY Edinburgh Defence Precinct now sits was opened by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Edinburgh Defence Precinct has become AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST compulsorily acquired by the Commonwealth Duke of Edinburgh on March 22, 1954. an increasingly operationally focused joint Government to build a munitions factory. The base adopted a very multi-national Defence establishment. Over the past 10 years, DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENT, A munitions plant, the largest in the southern feel, supporting a large number of British and it has become a major intelligence surveillance AND CONTINUES TO hemisphere, was established in 1942, producing Australian personnel as well as RAF and RAAF and reconnaissance (ISR) hub for the ADF with a wide variety of explosives for ammunition aircraft of diverse types involved in the weapons Air Warfare Centre, 92 Wing, and EVOLVE WITH A GROWING such as shells, rockets, mines and torpedoes. At the end of World War II, most of the site ARMY PRESENCE. was closed down, with the exception of the grow TNT manufacturing plant (south of today’s RAAF Base), which continued production HE EDINBURGH DEFENCE PRECINCT, Defence Science and Technology Elizabeth and Salisbury in the northern suburbs until the mid 1960s. approximately 25km north of the Group – Edinburgh (DSTG-E), on the of Adelaide. Almost 7,500 personnel, including From 1946 to the mid 1960s, the Australian Adelaide Central Business District, is eastern side of West Ave, comprises DST Units, notably RAAF, Army, Defence civilians and and British governments conducted joint T the largest Defence establishment in Wide Area and Space Surveillance Systems contractors, work across the four sites giving weapons testing and maintained a long-range South Australia in terms of geographical area, Program Office (WASSPO) and two RAAF the precinct a very joint feel. experimental firing range at Woomera. number of staff and number of units. units (462SQN and JEWOSU). There are over 50 residential units located During testing, there were more than The precinct comprises four sites: Edinburgh Parks, 2km south of RAAF on Edinburgh Defence Precinct. These units are 2,000 British servicemen based at Edinburgh, RAAF Edinburgh, on the western side of Edinburgh, has various Defence garrison drawn from most of the 14 Defence Groups and Woomera and Maralinga. While the West Avenue, comprises the RAAF Base, the support elements. Services including Air Force, Army, Estates and former Penfield weapons facility housed precinct’s operational elements – including Woomera Range Complex, approximately Infrastructure Group, Capability and Support the administration infrastructure, stores, Air Force and Army units, logistics and 500km north of Adelaide, comprises RAAF Group, Defence People Group, Vice Chief laboratories and most of the Australian-based maintenance supports units, garrison support Woomera, Woomera Village and the Woomera Defence Force Group, Chief Defence Force UK contractors, RAAF Edinburgh Field (as it elements (messes, accommodation, gym and Test Range – the world’s largest land-based Group, Chief Finance Officer Group, Defence was called in those days) was the logistics hub pool) and a commercial area which includes test range covering almost 120,000 sq km. Security and vetting Services, Defence Science and accommodated a wide variety of Royal Air cafes, banks, post office, community centre The three sites of RAAF Edinburgh, DSTG-E and Technology Group and Chief Information Force personnel. Meanwhile, RAAF Mallala, and a barber. and Edinburgh Parks are located between Officer Group. about 60km north of Adelaide and built during Construction of Army, mess, medical, gym and commercial facilities in 2010.
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Headquarters (HQ AWC) responsible for the coordination and implementation of common EDP OPERATIONAL and integrated functions across the AWC and specific capability focused Directorates RAAF UNITS providing information warfare, test and UNITS evaluation, Air Force Ranges management and advanced air warfare tactics and training (located at RAAF Williamtown).
Air Force Ranges Directorate The Air Force Ranges Directorate is the primary provider of Air Force Air Weapon Ranges and Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) simulation to enable the testing of war materiel and the training of Air Force capabilities in order to deliver more effective warfighters. Its functions include range management, support to Test and Evaluation, support of basic to advanced air warfare training, and management of LVC capabilities and simulation. The Air Force Test Range Squadron conducts activities on the Woomera Test Range. 7RAR conducting an exercise in the Cultana Training Area, South Australia. AIR FORCE Test Range Squadron AFTR Squadron is responsible for the day-to- 1 Remote Sensing Unit residing on the base. other. Today, McNamara Drive is an attractive The works are scheduled for completion in day conduct of test range activities tasked by Likewise, it has a very strong electronic warfare boulevard flanked by appealing modern early 2019 and incorporate hangars, a tactical the Integrated Mission Support Tasking Branch. presence (EW) with Joint Electronic structures. Its transformation reflects the many operations centre, an integrated training centre, Approximately 55 RAAF uniformed and civilian Operational Support Unit and 462 Squadron changes that have occurred across the base in headquarters and working accommodation, personnel make up the AFTR Squadron. The bulk present. The ISR and EW focus is reinforced by order to support Defence personnel and their along with extensive redevelopment of the of personnel are based at RAAF Base Edinburgh. DSTG elements that provide vital research in families, and various new units and capabilities. airfield runways, taxiways and aprons. A mixed operations/technical services flight these areas. Major garrison support facilities, including A number of large facilities and infrastructure of seven to nine personnel is on permanent A large Army presence through operational combined messing, accommodation areas, gym projects, including upgrade of existing aircraft detachment at the range to provide on-site units such as 7RAR and 1 Armd Regt and the and indoor pool, community commercial area hangars, will commence in 2018. And with the liaison and management of range activities. presence of the RAAF’s 3 Security Forces and training areas were constructed in 2009- planned introduction of additional Army and Air Edinburgh-based personnel deploy to Woomera Squadron significantly enhance the operational 2010, along with facilities for Army and joint units Force capabilities in conjunction with scheduled regularly to supplement the permanent focus of RAAF Edinburgh. relocated to RAAF Edinburgh. base-refresh projects, RAAF Edinburgh will detachment as operational tasking requires. The base has also become important to The redevelopment of Edinburgh is far continue to experience major redevelopment mounting and supporting exercises, particularly from finished. Current works are widespread over the next 10 years. Information Warfare Directorate in the Cultana Exercise Area, located west of and are emphasised by the construction of Meanwhile, redevelopment will continue Port Augusta to the north of Adelaide. The large new infrastructure and facilities to support to support relocating Army elements on RAAF The Information Warfare Directorate is logistics and garrison support infrastructure introduction of the P-8A Poseidon maritime Edinburgh and new capability enhancements home to the Royal Australian Air Force’s at RAAF Edinburgh is important in conducting patrol aircraft to replace the AP-3C Orion. at Woomera Test Range. Intelligence, Cyber and Electronic Warfare exercises in the area. support functions. It comprises five units, each with specialists that enhance and The RAAF Edinburgh flightline enable war-winning capabilities for the EDP redevelopment is changing as 92WG transitions AIR WARFARE RAAF and the wider Australian Defence Edinburgh facilities and infrastructure have from the AP-3C to the undergone major transformation in recent years. P-8 Poseidon. CENTRE Force. The Information Warfare Directorate It’s not so long ago that the main thoroughfare Established in Jan 2016 thus provides asymmetric advantages to our was a narrow road bounded by drab 1950s-era around the Aerospace Defence Force over potential adversaries. buildings on one side and empty fields on the Operational Support It is by far the largest Directorate within the group, as a key priority Air Warfare Centre, comprising more than New 92WG facility of Plan Jericho, the 600 personnel out of approximately 900. It under construction Air Warfare Centre is also the most geographically distributed in 2017. (AWC) is the Air Force’s Directorate within the Air Warfare Centre, with newest Force Element its personnel located at all the major RAAF Group. The AWC was bases and also within the Defence Complex established to ready the warfighter for complex in Canberra. Further, because of its functions, air warfare in a fifth-generation context. it has personnel deployed on Exercises and Rocket testing at Woomera Test Range in 2016. Designed to drive innovation and integration Operations, including the Middle East, on an across Air Command, the AWC comprises a almost continual basis.
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RAAF 92WG AP-3C Orion and P-8 Poseidon No. 87 Squadron mission systems and networks and an incident Aircraft aircraft flying over South Australian waters. 87 Squadron (87SQN) response capability. 462 Squadron supports Research and was formed on July Exercises and Operations across the world, Development 1, 2006, and is the receiving widespread recognition for its Unit Air Force's mission effectiveness and cutting-edge approach as The Aircraft Research intelligence and Air Force’s emerging cyber capability. and Development processing, exploitation Unit (ARDU) plans, and dissemination Air Intelligence conducts and analyses squadron. 87 Squadron Training Unit the results of ground has seven Tactical Formed on January 1, and flight tests of Intelligence Flights at RAAF Bases Amberley, 2017, the Air Intelligence existing and new Air Force aircraft. The ARDU Edinburgh, Richmond, Tindal and Williamtown, Training Unit’s (AITU) consists of three flights located across four providing mission intelligence to multiple FEGs, mission is to develop and deliver all source bases: RAAF Bases Edinburgh, Amberley, Wings and units. 87 Squadron's eighth Flight, air intelligence training to meet the needs of Richmond and Williamtown. The unit the Distributed Ground Station Flight, provides Air Force’s evolving capability requirements. is staffed by qualified test pilots, flight test tactical in-flight Processing, Exploitation and AITU sequences the training for all new Air engineers, flight test system specialists and Dissemination intelligence support to Air Force Force intelligence staff, and conducts basic operational evaluation aircrew. ARDU platforms during mission execution. 87 Squadron and post-graduate training for Air Intelligence provides complete and integrated aviation No. 92 Wing software and operational support. Accordingly, shipping missiles. The Wing is also responsible comprises approximately 150 personnel, Officers and Air Intelligence Analysts. The unit Test and Evaluation for Air Command whilst 292 Squadron was formed on October 27, 1980. for long-range intelligence, surveillance, predominantly Air Intelligence Analysts No. 92 Wing is the first Maritime Wing in comprises 25 staff and delivers approximately generating flight test professionals for future No. 92 Wing has a permanent detachment reconnaissance and maritime attack, and Officers, and is headquartered at RAAF the history of the RAAF, and was formed 20 courses of various types each year. Air Force capability. at RAAF Base Darwin supporting surveillance and search and survivor supply missions. Edinburgh. 87SQN personnel support multiple at RAAF Base Edinburgh on July 1, 1977. of Australia's north-west and northern The Wing Headquarters provides the RAAF and ADF operations and exercises, across Previous to this, maritime and reconnaissance Joint Electronic approaches as part of OP RESOLUTE. officer commanding with the operational single service and joint domains. Air Warfare commitments were met by two independent Warfare maritime squadrons. The Wing operates the AP-3C planning and intelligence to command and Operational Engineering Squadron The co-location of the two squadrons Orion maritime patrol aircraft and is now coordinate all Wing activities. No. 462 Support Unit in transition to the newly acquired P-8A During 2018-19, 92 Wing Headquarters, The Air Warfare enabled considerable savings in labour and Squadron The Joint Electronic Poseidon aircraft. No. 11 Squadron, No. 292 Squadron and Engineering Squadron facilities by combining the two units under the Located within Warfare Operational 92 Wing’s roles include anti-submarine and LOGOPS will relocate into new purpose-built (AWE SQN) was one umbrella of a Maritime Wing – No. 92 Wing. Information Warfare Support Unit is an Air Warfare Centre unit with anti-surface warfare for which the aircraft are facilities to support the P-8A Poseidon formed in early A training and support squadron was required Directorate, Air Warfare a tri-service mission to enhance ADF combat equipped with torpedoes and Harpoon anti- aircraft operations. 2016 by combining to conduct all Wing training and to provide the Centre, 462 Squadron power through integrated electronic warfare the Aerospace is primarily based at operational support. It achieves this by providing: Systems Engineering RAAF Base Edinburgh • Adversary electronic order of battle data Squadron (ASE SQN) with a detachment and electronic warfare analysis support to and Aircraft Stores Compatibility Squadron in Canberra. The ADF units No. 10 Squadron and maintains a long-standing contribution No. 292 (ASCENG SQN). The various Aircraft Stores Squadron is the RAAF’s leading capability in • Non-communications electronic support No. 10 Squadron was to operations with Maritime Border Command. Squadron Compatibility Engineering and System Design Information Assurance and Defensive Cyber and electronic warfare self-protection formed at Point Cook, Teams of 10 squadron aircrew, maintenance No. 292 Squadron is an and Development activities of both previous Operations. 462 Squadron is supported by (EWSP) operational support to RAN, ARA Victoria on July 1, 1939. and support personnel regularly deploy to a operational conversion squadrons continue to be covered by AWE an Intelligence Flight, Training and Standards and RAAF units In late 1939, No. 10 wide variety of operations and exercises within unit based at RAAF SQN. The squadron’s purpose is to provide Flight, Operations Support Flight, and • Electronic warfare training to ADF units, Squadron accepted the Australia and overseas. Base Edinburgh. The and coordinate specialist engineering services Engineering Maintenance Section. Since with a focus on EWSP Sunderland Mk 1 flying squadron was formed to enhance joint airpower. its reform in April 2005, 462 Squadron has • Technical advice on electronic warfare systems boats and, with the No. 11 Squadron on January 1, 1977 as evolved from its proud Bomber Command to the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment outbreak of war, was No. 11 Squadron is a the Maritime Analysis history to a leading capability in Information Group and the capability development process Institute deployed to the United maritime strike, patrol, Training Squadron Operations. 462 Squadron attends to the for future acquisitions of Aviation Kingdom, conducting U-boat patrol operations reconnaissance and and renamed No. 292 Squadron on October requests of multiple customers seeking expert • Electronic warfare simulators, including Medicine alongside RAF units. With the cessation of response squadron. 27, 1980. Throughout its history it has formed advice, accreditation of Air Force’s standalone technical support and test equipment. The RAAF Institute hostilities, the squadron was disbanded on Previously flying the part of No. 92 Wing and been responsible of Aviation Medicine July 23, 1946. No. 10 Squadron was reformed venerable Lockheed- for training aircrew to operate the RAAF's Test and Evaluation Directorate • Specialised flight test and evaluation enhances human in Townsville in March 1949 and operated a Martin AP-3C Orion, Lockheed AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. aircrew performance It is also responsible for training AP-3C Orion The Test and Evaluation Directorate (TED) services for all Air Force aircraft types variety of aircraft, including Lincoln Mk30 and No. 11 Squadron and aviation safety maintenance personnel. The centrepieces within the RAAF Air Warfare Centre (AWC) • A ircraft stores compatibility engineering Mk31 P2V-7S Neptune. In 1977, 10 P-3C Orion has transitioned to through medical for aircrew training are the high-fidelity has responsibility for managing Air Force’s services, primarily focussed on certifying aircraft were purchased and the squadron was flying operations conducted with the latest expertise. The Advanced Flight Simulator for pilots and the Air Systems Development and Test, new or improved air weapons transferred to RAAF Base Edinburgh. generation in maritime strike aircraft, the institute ensures a Operational Mission Simulator for ACO and Aeronautical Information and Aviation • A erospace systems engineering services, Currently, No. 10 Squadron operates the Boeing P-8A Poseidon. Roles conducted by the safe, effective defence force through aviation AEA aircrew. Both simulators are able to give Medicine capabilities. These capabilities design, fabrication and operation of AP-3C Orion, performing a multitude of tasks unit include Overland Intelligence Surveillance medicine knowledge for aircrew, Aviation the students realistic training with various levels all contribute to the mission success, safe specialised flight test instrumentation including Peacetime Intelligence Collection, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Maritime ISR, Medical Officer training and research. The of complexity. performance, safe operation and survivability systems Search and Survivor Supply and Intelligence, Maritime Strike, anti-submarine warfare, unit is staffed by a mixture of uniformed and No. 292 Squadron will remain part of No. 92 of Australian Defence Force aircraft and • Aviation medicine clinical, training and Surveillance and Reconnaissance roles. anti-surface warfare, and Search and Rescue. civilian personnel who bring with them diverse Wing following the replacement of the AP-3C aircrew. To achieve this, the Test and human systems integration services In addition, No. 10 Squadron works Delivery of the first P-8A Poseidon occurred skills in Aviation Medicine, Human Factors and fleet with the P-8 Poseidon. It will begin the Evaluation Directorate focusses • Pr ovision of worldwide aeronautical extensively with the Royal Australian Navy in during November 2016 with the fleet destined Aeronautical Life Support. first local training course for P8 in 2018. effort on the following functions: information and services. anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare roles to grow to 12 platforms by 2020.
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Force members, but Australian public Today, some 820 soldiers from 7RAR, arms team, with officers and soldiers who have servants and Air Force Reservists. 24 Squadron A Squadron, 1 Armoured Regiment and the a high degree of readiness, depth of expertise is responsible for key functions including the 1st 1st Combat Service Support Team call Adelaide and a will to win. the Air Base Command Post, Base Aviation home. The 1st Brigade will continue to be Safety, Road and Air Movements, Mechanical centred in Darwin, with the Headquarters 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL Equipment Operations and Maintenance and and five of its seven units. This equates to two- AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT operation of the Defence Fuel Installation – brigade thirds of the military strength of the Brigade. Known as “the Pigs”, the 7th Battalion, The Royal Aviation, as well as Chaplaincy and Physical A growing capability in South Australia In 2018, approximately 330 personnel from Australian Regiment is an infantry unit of the 1st and Recreational Training. 24 SQN has a proud the 1st Armoured Regiment will relocate Brigade. Located in Horseshoe Lines at RAAF history having served with distinction in World THE 1ST BRIGADE has a long and from Darwin to Adelaide. This means that Edinburgh, it is the largest of the ADF permanent War II in Papua New Guinea flying dive bombers proud history of service to the nation, medium capabilities based on tanks, armoured units based in Adelaide. The battalion has and later in the Dutch East Indies flying and has called many places home. personnel carriers and reconnaissance vehicles a proud history since its formation on heavy bombers. Primarily based out of Holsworthy Barracks, will be located in Adelaide with easy access September 1, 1967. Withdrawn from the Army’s Sydney in the post-Vietnam era, the Brigade to the expanded all-year training area at establishment in 1973, it was re-raised in 2006. relocated to its current home at Robertson No. 3 Security Cultana. It also means even more opportunities Since its rebirth, it has become one of the most Barracks, Darwin in the mid 1990s. The Brigade for the RAAF and Army to develop their deployed of all Infantry Battalions in the Royal Forces comprises the following units: Squadron interoperability at Edinburgh. Australian Regiment, having seen operational • A Brigade Headquarters To support the relocation and growth service in two tours of Afghanistan and, most 3SECFOR SQN was • 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery of 1st Brigade units in Adelaide, Army’s recently Iraq and back to Afghanistan. formed on July 4, • 1st Armoured Regiment infrastructure has also grown. This includes the In early 2017, the Chief of Army directed 2013, and provides • 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment construction of a new headquarters building, that 7 RAR return to its mechanised infantry command and control • 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment enhancements to armouries and support capability. This will see 7 RAR becoming the of all Ground Defence, • 1st Combat Engineer Regiment nodes. Edinburgh is also at the forefront of most powerful, mobile and dynamic Battalion Security, Police and • 1st Combat Signals Regiment future enhancements to Army’s new Armoured in the southern hemisphere. Airbase Protection personnel at Edinburgh and • 1st Combat Service Support Battalion 3SECFOR personnel on patrol. Pearce, with detachments being established as Fighting Vehicle fleet. By January 2018, all Since 1999, the 1st Brigade has deployed current infrastructure works and relocation required in Woomera, Curtin and Learmonth. more than 3,000 members in peacekeeping The squadron is responsible for providing activities will be complete and approximately families as well as the members of 20 Squadron. roles in Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands 1,150 soldiers of the 1st Brigade, along with their No. 20 Squadron physical force protection and weapon training as well as support to humanitarian and disaster- (Woomera) It is a small and very remote community but, of base personnel at these locations. This families will call Adelaide home. despite that, a very close community. relief operations in the region. Most recently, No. 20 Squadron was includes the employment of Military Working the brigade has seen extensive active service 1ST ARMOURED REGIMENT established at RAAF Dogs, security governance and policing to in conflict zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq. No. 24 Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment defeats enemy forces Base Woomera on achieve a secure operating environment. While the Australian Army remains committed and protects friendly troops through firepower, April 1, 2015. Its role is No. 24 (City of Adelaide) 3SECFOR SQN also contributes to very short to retaining its presence in the Northern manoeuvre and shock action and provides the to deliver operational Squadron is one of 12 notice expeditionary effects, independently and Territory for some time, the 1st Brigade has cornerstone of Army's Foundation Warfighting A 7RAR sniper team moves into position during airbase support to operational squadrons as part of a Contingency Response Squadron to grown its presence in South Australia. In 2011, ability; physically and intellectually. an operation in Southern Afghanistan. Woomera Test Range within 96 Wing, Combat support national and international operations, the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Support Group. Its The regiment trains to achieve world's by operating the with personnel continually deploying to various (7RAR) and a contingent of combat support, mission is to deliver best practice in armoured warfare, across the military airfield at locations around the world. maintenance and health personnel relocated permanent airbase spectrum of operations. It achieves this by Woomera. 20 Squadron is a small unit, currently to purpose-built facilities in the Edinburgh capability at RAAF being brilliant at the basics of mounted and 11 personnel, but that number is routinely NO. 1 remote Defence Precinct. augmented to as many as 160 personnel in Base Edinburgh while supporting expeditionary sensor unit dismounted combat, with a focus on providing order to support large-scale exercises. operations. It achieves this mission utilising the 1RSU conducts world-class Tank and ASLAV troops able to The base is home to 130 civilians and their skills and experience of not only permanent Air surveillance of deploy at short notice to provide critical Australia’s northern combat weight to the combined arms fight. approaches by The regiment aims for excellence in the collecting, analysing execution of Battlegroup operations, through the ability to plan, command and control the Soldiers from 7RAR and 1st Armoured Regiment and disseminating conduct live-fire training at Cultana, SA. data into the ADF’s combined arms team under conditions of Common Operating picture. 1RSU operates the sustained close combat, at the tempo required Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) to defeat a modern, near peer or hybrid threat. Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) remotely as Members of the regiment aspire to well as the Air Force’s only tactical space-based professional mastery, to provide Army's high- surveillance systems. end warfighting ability. This is achieved through 1RSU was formed in July 1992 and in January robust, realistic training, dedicated officer, 1993 commenced operations using the Jindalee NCO and soldier training programs to enhance radar at Alice Springs for surveillance tasks. In professional development, and contributions 2003, a further two OTHRs were commissioned to future warfare and future structure debates. The Regiment is positioned to defeat Australia's in Longreach, Qld and Laverton WA, completing New Home – The current 1st Brigade Headquarters enemies and provide force protection to what is known as the JORN. (Southern Detachment) building will become the Air Movements team planning friendly troops, through provision of armoured 1RSU is staffed by Air Force and Navy members A 7RAR soldier conducts bayonet training. new Regimental Headquarters for the 1st Armoured the next day’s aircraft movements. combat weight and expertise to the combined and civilian contractors, operating 24 hours a day. Regiment when they relocate in late 2017.
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Australia managed by Joint Capabilities Group Surveillance and Control Branch within the and Joint Health Command. The health centre, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. Supporting on McNamara Street opposite the 1 BDE parade WASSPO's primary role is to provide Wide Area ground, provides sick parade, dental, pharmacy, and Space Surveillance through the Jindalee Over mental health and psychology services, The Horizon Radar and various space surveillance occupational rehabilitation support and capabilities to Defence. These capabilities enable Elements a 22 bed ward for ADF personnel. Defence, and in particular RAAF 1 Remote Sensor Outpatients/sick parade: 7.30-9.30am Unit, to conduct effective surveillance in support of (Mon-Fri), 10am-noon (Sat-Sun) the ADF’s situational awareness. WASSPO is based Inpatient Ward: All hours at the Defence Science and Technology Edinburgh Dental: 7.30am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri) site. Its 82-strong workforce is a combination Mental health: 7.30am-4pm (Mon-Fri) of ADF, APS and contractor personnel. Physiotherapy: 7.30-9.30am (Mon-Fri) Pharmacy: 7.30am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri) 1 COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM Rehabilitation: 7.30am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri) 1 Combat Service Support Team (1 CSST) is a sub-unit of 1 Combat Service Support Battalion. Estate AND Infrastructure Group It is unique in that it is geographically dislocated Estate and Infrastructure Group (E&IG) through from the rest of the Battalion, and comprises base-services contractors provide estate and elements of each logistic discipline to support garrison services in support of both military and the 1 Brigade Direct Command Units ( 1 Bde civilian units in the EDP. The sites supported include DCU) in SA. 1 CSST consists of a Workshop RAAF Base Edinburgh, DST Edinburgh, Edinburgh Platoon capable of medium-grade repairs, a Parks and RAAF Base Woomera. Garrison services Transport Troop capable of supply distribution provided include facilities maintenance and new including bulk water and fuel and heavy road works, messing, grounds maintenance, cleaning, freight, and a Warehouse Platoon that manages access control, fire and rescue services and the supply chain for 1 Bde DCU in the region. commercial operations (at Woomera). The contracted services are managed through SA WING, WARRANT OFFICER AND NON national contract managers, with issues resolved COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY C-Band Space Surveillance Radar System, at the local level through the E&IG Base Support South Australia Wing, Warrant Officer and Non part of the Wide Area and Space Surveillance Manager and team where possible. Contractor Commissioned Officer Academy (WONCO-A), led Systems Program. performance is managed through a monthly by Officer Commanding Major Brendan Thomas, assurance process by regional E&IG staff with is an independent sub-unit that manages four reporting provided to E&IG staff nationally. E&IG eight-week Subject 1 Corporal Army course each Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office The new Joint Logistics Unit (South) facilities also delivers services nationally including customer year. With the motto Lead, Mentor, Train, it aims Surveillance and Response SPO (SRSPO), previously Maritime Patrol SPO, forms part provide enhanced logistics capability to South service, emergency management, insurance, to qualify Private in the All Corps requirements of Australian Defence activities and elements. of Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Air Domain. SRSPO provides joint operations support, library and mail. These command, leadership, management, operations services are in most cases nationally managed but Sustainment support to the P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon and future Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and training for the rank of Corporal. and is the acquisition agency for Project AIR7003. SRSPO also provides sustainment support 1 Joint Logistics Unit (South) Joint Health Unit (Central), locally delivered. All E&IG services delivered to EDP customers are supported through regional staff for all Aeronautical Life Support Equipment to Army, Navy and Air Force across 18 different 1 Joint Logistics Unit (South) is a highly Edinburgh Health Centre Army Personnel Support Centre at Edinburgh and the broader national E&IG team. aircraft platforms. The underpinning workforce to achieve this intent is achieved through effective, fully integrated team of skilled The Edinburgh Health Centre, along with The Army Personnel Support Centre has two a combination of ADF, Public Servants and Contractors. logisticians delivering essential logistics smaller clinics at Keswick and Woodside, support functions and capabilities at Edinburgh Wide Area and Space Surveillance Defence Precinct. services to our regional and national provide the ADF garrison health support for Systems Program Office dependencies. Together with Defence industry the Adelaide area. Comprising approximately The Army Personnel Administration Centre Wide Area and Space Surveillance Systems South Australia (APAC SA) provides uniform partners such as Linfox, Broadspectrum and 90 Army, Air Force and Navy staff as well as APS Program Office (formally OTHRSPO) was formed payroll and personnel administration support Serco, JLU(S) provides a range of essential and Contracted civilians, the Edinburgh Health in 2003 and is part of the Air and Space to dependant units within SA. Based at Building logistics functions including: warehousing; Centre is part of Joint Health Unit Central 941 at RAAF Edinburgh (near the front gate), distribution; materiel maintenance; loan and It provides subject-matter advice to soldiers repair pools; combat kitting and issues; retail and commanders on Conditions of Service clothing; weapons storage and repair; hazardous entitlements. APAC SA supports commanders goods management; electronic instrument as the conduit for Decision Briefs for DGPERS-A repair; explosive ordnance services; regional consideration as required, ensuring that the procurement; and operations and plans support. appropriate policy is matched with the request. JLU(S) supports combat elements from all three The Army Personnel Coordination Services that are based or operating within Detachment South Australia (APCD-SA) South Australia including those exercising at provides governance assurance that all Army training areas in Cultana, Woomera and Port personnel are separation ready by providing Wakefield. JLU(S) is also the Primary Support effective support, co-ordination, administrative E&IG coordinate the provision of services Unit and Primary Maintenance Unit for several oversight, and command to assist our people and to the operational elements of EDP. critical joint platforms and capabilities. their families through the transition process.
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Based at Edinburgh Parks 2, APCD - SA acts as a direct point of contact to coordinate and assist Army personnel and their families through the EDP community transition process. (this is an APAC-SA function) Trade Transfer and Retention Warrant Officers Chaplains The combination of barbecue area, children’s (TTRWOs) assist Army personnel by providing Chaplains are available to support playground and multiple entertainment options advice on Corps transfer, trade transfer, officer Defence members, partners for everyone allows this facility to suit any family training (ADFA and RMC), Service transfer (RAN and families on and off base. They provide regardless of size or age. and RAAF) and the transfer from SERCAT 7 to confidential pastoral counselling across a range another SERCAT. Contact details for the TTRWOs of issues from relationship crisis, to workplace Sergeants Mess can be found on the HQ APSC website or on the conflict and practical support, whereby helping The Edinburgh Sergeants Mess is located on the APCD-SA website: http://drnet.defence.gov.au/ defence families, partners and members deal northern side of the combined mess complex. army/APSC/SA/Pages/APCD-SA.aspx with the challenges of military life. The mess is strong and active with services Member Support Coordinators assist Army The chaplains conduct a small service every provided to members on most days of the units and Administrative Commanding Officers Wednesday from midday at the base chapel. week and a Dining Out Night once a year for to support members in Non Army Groups. They members and partners. Some of the services A DSTG member conducting pre-trial Every Tuesday, a prayer group meets at the base are able to provide all commanders with the your $90 mess fees will entitle you to include: checks on a Flight Motion Simulator. chapel at 9.30am. additional skills and resources required to ensure • Monday Muffins the appropriate level of support is provided to The chaplains also process RAAF Welfare Trust Funds for RAAF members. Further details can be • Tuesday Scones wounded, injured and ill members. Army School of Electrical provide in-depth technical experience and obtained from your unit administrative staff or • Wednesday morno’s, including a selection Mechanical Engineering exposure that trainees can draw upon as they the base chaplains. of pastries, wraps, fruit, slices and cakes EDUCATION WING Since 2013, the Army School of Electrical begin their careers within the corps of RAEME. The on-call chaplain can be contacted • Alternating pay-day barbecues and Sergeants Education Wing – South Mechanical Engineering (ASEME SA) has By the beginning of 2018, in line with the on (Air Force) 0438 761 403, (Army) 0419 823 Mess CMC curry lunches. Coinciding with the pay Australia provides maintained a presence within the RAAF capability movements within the 1st Brigade, educational support 743, and (Navy) 0419 800 542. The Edinburgh lunch are fortnightly raffles and a members draw. Edinburgh precinct, in the form of a regional it is forecast that ASEME SA OJT Cell trainee • Off pay-day Vietnamese Rolls to ADF members in On the Job Training (OJT) Cell. The cell manages numbers will surge, creating a larger ASEME chaplains are also on Facebook: facebook.com/ • 24/7 access to the coffee machine and, when The RAAF Edinburgh Gymnasium. SA. The team of three and enables the up to 60 RAEME trainees as footprint in the RAAF Edinburgh Precinct. groups/1479788235650428 available, biscuits. Royal Australian Army they complete the final phase of the their The mess has close ties to the South Educational Corps Officers provide the following: apprenticeship and transitions them from the Defence Science Airmen’s Club officers’ serving within the Edinburgh Defence • Language, literacy and numeracy Australian RSLs, Legacy and other Defence training force into the trained force. The cell also and Technology Group Located in the western end of Building 805, Precinct. Our current membership offers the skill development support agencies. The mess hosts manages the training Fitter Armourer, Vehicle The Edinburgh area has been used for Defence adjacent the EDN OR/Airmen’s Mess dining choice of being a financial or non-financial • Academic tutoring and proof reading representatives of these agencies at the Mechanic, Technician Electrical and Technician science and research since just after World War II. room and in close proximity to AAFCANS and member. Facilities available to members • Completion of Year 12 and pathways Wednesday morno’s, providing members with Electronic System trade groups. Various organisations have performed the role. the gym, this facility has entertainment options include the dining room, ante room and bar, to higher education easy access to the organisations. It also has arrangements to assist in the supply Today, the Defence Science Technology Group for military members and their family. It includes Sportsman’s Bar, TV room, billiards room and • Applying and preparing for university Further SGT Mess information can be found of training environments for RAAF GSEFIT (DST), as part of the Department of Defence, an outdoor barbecue area, children’s playground outdoor barbecues. The Officers’ Mess has and TAFE courses trainees, and is currently in discussions with the is the Australian Government’s lead agency and a large indoor area with entertainment through the following sources: Defence Intranet a great social calendar and you will have the • Information on Defence educational RAN to identify possibilities for future inter- responsible for applying science and technology options for all the family. The indoor area http://drnet/raaf/EDNSGTM/Pages/Home. opportunity to join in on events such as the support schemes service opportunities. to safeguard Australia and its national interests. contains air hockey tables, arcade game aspx;Face Book Group; and by visiting the Spring and Autumn Ball, wine tastings, pay-week • Defence writing and formatting The ASEME SA OJT Cell currently operates DST employs some of Australia’s brightest machines , foosball table, table tennis tables, Edinburgh Sergeants Mess. • Instructor and assessor professional raffles, monthly theme lunches, Dining In Night’s and most innovative scientists, engineers and eight-ball tables, snooker table, and 3 AV areas development out of the HQ 1 BDE building, which has fostered and morno’s every Tuesday, just to name a few. a fantastic relationship between all Brigade units IT specialists at the forefront of international for Free-to-Air /Foxtel viewing. The recreational Officers Mess Education Wing is located in Building 1000 defence research to deliver expert, impartial RAAF Base Edinburgh is home to more than (Warrant Officer and Non-Commisioned and ASEME; however, the cell will be relocating facility has a snack and drink vending machine Gym to be within the WONCO Academy. advice and innovative solutions for Defence and to allow 24/7 light refreshments and a bar 3,000 ADF personnel and takes great pride The RAAF Edinburgh Gymnasium (Building Officer Academy), Chau Pha Road, RAAF Base national security. DST has research facilities across Over the past four years, the cell has developed that opens Wednesday to Saturday evenings. in offering an exceptional mess facility to all 800), on McNamara Drive adjacent to the Edinburgh, email: regionaleducationdet.sa@ Australia, including at our largest site in Edinburgh an extensive network of both civilian and military commercial area, is open from 5.30am to 10pm defence.gov.au or phone 08 7389 2542. with more than 1,300 staff. workplaces in the greater Adelaide region, which and the pool from 6am to 9pm daily. Within the For more than 100 years DST and its gymnasium, Defence members and authorised predecessor organisations have delivered ground-breaking and innovative defence users have access to some of the latest fitness science, including notable achievements equipment available. such as the development of the Black Box Along with the gymnasium and pool, there Flight Recorder, Nulka ship missile decoy, are also basketball, squash and tennis courts, Barra Sonobuoy, the Jindalee Operation Radar as well as soccer, football, rugby, league and Network and the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder. touch fields for Defence members and their DST works closely with industry, universities families. All can be booked by contacting RAAF and the scientific community to enhance our Edinburgh Physical Training Instructors (PTIs). ability to find novel and innovative solutions Air Force and Army PTIs from 24SQN and 1CHB to Australia’s defence and national security provide safe, structured, high-quality periodised technology challenges. training for Defence members in order to help Other ranks mess barbecue area with living-in EME staff performing On The Job Training with 1BDE elements at RAAF Edinburgh. For more information or career opportunities accommodation in the background. them achieve and maintain a level of fitness with DST see dst.defence.gov.au appropriate to their military and specialist duties.
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Sporting Clubs reserve members as well as APS. No joining fee. Barmera Shacks South Australian DFA delegate Melissa Hughes. There are a number of sporting clubs available POC FLTLT Simon Gale. Edinburgh Formation Welfare manages two started in Canberra in 2012. Today there are more on RAAF Edinburgh for Defence members. separate two-bedroom shacks at Barmera in the than 100 members nationally with the Adelaide Edinburgh Ski Club. A social club that runs day Edinburgh Formation Welfare Riverland, approximately 200km northeast of choir starting in 2015. trips and camping weekends. The club caters for RAAF Edinburgh has a formation Welfare service Adelaide. The shacks can each accommodate If you would like to join the choir, email the all levels and abilities in skiing, wake boarding, wake providing number of services for Defence a family or group of six and are in one of SA’s coordinator at [email protected] for skating, knee boarding, barefoot skiing, ski tubes. members based at Edinburgh Defence Precinct. most popular aquatic playgrounds. Situated in rehearsal details. Rehearsals are held on the first, Camping weekends are also popular and offer a The organisation operates independently and the heart of the Riverland, Barmera is a beautiful third and fifth Thursday of the month. You can check out the Australian Military great way to socialise with a group of people with is not linked in any way to official Defence town on the shores of Lake Bonney, a lake Wives Choir Facebook page and website a common interest. EDP POC SGT Darrell Greig. business, nor does the Department of Defence renowned for its sunsets. Lake Bonney is fresh amwchoir.com to learn more about the choir’s Edinburgh Sailing Club. The sailing club has fund any Edinburgh Formation Welfare activities. water, fed from the Murray River through the music and this supportive community of women recently been stood up. It will provide members The purpose of Edinburgh Formation Welfare Chambers Creek wetlands. The lake is shallow Defence children enjoying the Christmas Treat. who all love singing. and their families the opportunity to experience is to provide and maintain recreational and Base with a sandy bottom and is ideal for sailing, and learn how to sail whilst posted to EDN. services for staff and their families. windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking (two kayaks per There is also an opportunity for experienced Edinburgh Formation Welfare sponsors many shack are available), skiing, jet skiing, boating Northeast Defence Community sailors to hire sailing boats. POC FLTLT Kieran sport and interest groups on the base as well and fishing. The towns of Berri, Renmark, Loxton The North East Defence Committee (NEDC) Blair and FLTLT Sacha Casken. as operating the welfare store, boat and trailer and Waikerie are all within a half-hour drive of is a tri-service group run by a committee of Defence Families of Australia hire, holiday accommodation and some canteen volunteers who are either spouses or serving Edinburgh Volleyball Club. The aim of Barmera. The shacks can be hired year round for Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is an members. We provide a safe and friendly the club is to introduce and promote the services. The role of Edinburgh Formation a modest cost. For information, bookings and advisory body established in 1986 to advocate sport of volleyball to the Edinburgh Defence Welfare is critical in maintaining high morale, enquiries please visit ednwelfare.com.au environment for all Defence members and their for Defence families. Its executive team is based Community. EDN volleyball provides training a sense of identity, promoting camaraderie and families to help foster friendships and be there as in Canberra with several National Delegates in and competition to those that have an interest assisting those families new to the area to settle Annual Christmas Treat a support network key locations around Australia. These delegates or have a passion for volleyball, no matter the in. Further information is available from the The Children’s Christmas Treat held at RAAF Base for anyone posted to Edinburgh. Our community allow DFA to reach Defence members and skill level. Membership is open to full-time and website ednwelfare.com.au Australian Military Wives Choir, Adelaide. Edinburgh has become somewhat of a tradition group has approximately 70 families as members their families at a local level. Defence families over the past 15 or so years. It has evolved from and we are always happy to welcome newcomers. comprise great demographic diversity and are [email protected]; Hanger Kiosk 7.30am- weekdays, 08 7383 2102,theaveryfamilytrust@ a relatively small gathering of families enjoying The community group offers a variety of located all over the world. RETAIL AREA 2.30pm weekdays, 08 7383 2249; Café 733 8am to bigpond.com pony rides and small amusements to an event groups and events to cater for all demographics The DFA representative for South Australia, 1pm weekdays, 08 7383 2360 CUTTIN IT LOOSE SALON Hairdresser/barber now involving close to 1,000 children and their such as Bump to Baby for pregnancy up to two Melissa Hughes, maintains close connections RAAF Edinburgh’s modern purpose-built Retail BANKING The provision of both major banking services are provided by our on-base salon facility. parents and/or carers. These children belong years of age, playgroups twice a week open to a wide group of stakeholders in and outside Area clusters in one convenient location: open service providers, Defence Bank and The For both ladies and gents, Cuttin it Loose Salon to staff who work for the Australian Defence to any age, fitness classes, PC gaming club, of Defence. These include Defence Consultative community spaces, essential services, gymnasium Australian Military Bank, offers members true offers everything from a quick cut to a full range of Organisation, uniformed, APS and Defence craft and book clubs. Annual and monthly Group South Australia, Defence Community facilities, amenities, shopping, dining and retail. convenience. They provide a full range of banking salon services. Drop in over lunch or after work or contractors within SA. The Treat aims to give events consist Organisation (DCO), Defence Housing Australia, of spouse nights out, wine/foodie tours, adult and On behalf of Defence and in parallel with the services, advice and resources. make an appointment for a salon treatment. something back to the families to compensate Toll Transitions and the Defence Relocations children movie days/nights, professional adult and Army & Air Force Canteen Service’s core purpose, Defence Bank 9am-4pm weekdays, 08 8259 6100, 9am-6.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-2pm Friday, for the rigours and absences caused by Defence and Housing Managers (DRHMs). (AAFCANS) facilitates the provision of amenities children cooking classes, trivia night, Christmas [email protected] 08 7383 2220, [email protected] life. Additional children come from charity She regularly briefs commanders, Defence and services for the retail precinct. Services such in July, Adelaide Cup, pot-luck dinners and school chaplains and unit welfare officers on the needs The Australian Military Bank 9am-4pm organisations; in the past including Camp as post, banking and hairdressing are provided in LIVING IN ACCOMMODATION holiday programs. For further information, please of local Defence families and works closely with weekdays, 08 8259 3100 1600, edinburgh@ Quality, Epilepsy SA, Can-Do for Kids and Deaf the Retail Hub by AAFCANS licensee businesses. see facebook.com/DefenceFamiliesofAustralia Community Centres and other Defence and ex- australianmilitarybank.com.au While there is no family accommodation Can Do. More recently, the families have been FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS AAFCANS’ three EDINBURGH POST OFFICE The Australia Post on RAAF Edinburgh, there is single living-in coordinated through the Salvation Army network. food & beverage outlets and small fleet of branch provides a full range of postal products accommodation for officers, SNCOs and other In 2016, 50 such children and their parents/ mobile food vans service the Base community. and services, including postal packaging and ranks. This accommodation is modern, having carers came along to enjoy the fun. There is also The Main Canteen is right in the centre of the Post Office Boxes services. Open 8.15am-4.15pm been constructed in the past 10 years. Retail Precinct and offers customers free Wi-Fi a collection of food and gifts undertaken at the and Foxtel services. The Hanger Bistro is on Treat that are distributed through the Salvation the Flightline and Café 733 is in the AWC HQ Army to those in need. Building. You can drop in for a meal, grab a quick snack on the go, catch up with friends, family or Australian colleagues over a coffee, or entertain business Military Wives visitors – all are welcome. The Canteen menu Choir, Adelaide includes freshly prepared meals, gourmet salads, The Australian Military wraps and sandwiches, healthy snacks, delicious Wives Choir, Adelaide is cafe-style burgers, fresh pastries and more – all a choir for women who made fresh daily. Dine inside in air-conditioning, support Defence Force or outside on the deck. You’ll also find members. As a no-audition, no-experience- newspapers, magazines, drinks, confectionery, necessary choir, it welcomes new members at any dry cleaning services, home products, health and time during the year. Despite the word wives in beauty products, stationery and more. Contact the name, the choir welcomes any woman who the Main Canteen for functions catering. RAAF Edinburgh’s modern purpose-built Retail Area. has close links to serving ADF members such as South Australian DFA delegate Melissa Hughes talking to the family Main Canteen 7am-5pm weekdays,08 7383 2529, girlfriends, partners, wives, mothers and sisters. of a Defence member at a unit open day. It also welcomes female ADF members. The choir
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Defence related organisations. Where possible, Veterans topics on career development and growth she visits South Australia’s remote sites including and Veterans in a friendly environment and provides Woomera. Her role provides an important link Families opportunity to meet and network with GIVING BACK TO OUR between the many organisations that Defence Counselling other service women. families may come into contact with. Service WINGs sessions at RAAF Edinburgh are Every year in August, DFA invites Defence The Veterans and held once a month for 60-90 minutes and Service Chiefs and key stakeholders together LOCAL COMMUNITY Veterans Families are always over the lunch period to minimise for a week-long conference in Canberra. At Counselling Services (VVCS) offers free and impact on the workplace. Sessions are the most recent conference, Melissa had the The Edinburgh Defence Precinct and its staff share important relationships confidential counselling for war and service- advertised by email to those on the WINGs EDP staff participating in the 2016 Defence opportunity to bring forward local issues that with the local and broader communities and greatly contribute to the local related mental-health conditions, providing Distribution list, and via ICs. To find out more Long Ride gathers around an AP-3C. affect South Australian Defence families to community through various means. support for relationship and family matters or to be added to the WINGs email list, please the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Defence that can arise due to the unique nature of contact Squadron Leader Anneka Deaton. EDP Gate Collections Defence Blood Challenge Supporting Community Events Personnel and senior members of Defence. military service. It has provided more than Having the major Defence presence in South DFA has built its reputation as a trusted source The Edinburgh Defence Precinct Every year Edinburgh Defence Precinct responds Cadets Australia, the Edinburgh Defence Precinct to recommend and influence future policy 1.6 million counselling sessions to more than conducts Gate Collections through to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service call has established an outstanding record for that directly affects Defence Families. 300,000 veterans and family members since The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) the year in support of community-support to give blood. Mobile blood bank vans are supporting community events in various ways. The DFA team members are all current the first centre opened in Adelaide 35 years ago. is a youth development organisation set charities and not-for-profit organisations. established at both RAAF Edinburgh and DSTG-E Defence spouses, which allows them to have Today, VVCS has centres in every capital city in a military and aviation environment, They are normally conducted at the end several times a year. Timings and locations are Commemoration Services a deep empathy in understanding the unique and in a range of regional centres. Additionally, administered and actively supported by the of the day on a Thursday and provide an published in the EDP Information Circular in the While EDP ADF personnel participate as a Defence lifestyle. DFA’s aim is to improve the VVCS services are delivered through a network Royal Australian Air Force. The AAFC offers important mechanism for EDP staff to give lead up to the vans being on the sites. priority for key national commemoration days quality of life for Defence families by providing of outreach counsellors – ensuring that a wide range of activities including aviation, back to the less fortunate people in their such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, Defence Long Ride they also support a variety of commemorations a recognised forum for their views and by wherever you are in Australia, you can get aircraft recognition, fieldcraft and radio local community. EDP staff participate in the annual Defence throughout the year. reporting, making recommendations and VVCS support. communications. As Cadets progress in Long Ride to raise awareness and funds in influencing policy that directly affects families. Defence Administrative Major Events A service that understands life can change seniority, they may be selected to undertake support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Defence families can contact DFA to quickly – particularly for ADF families, VVCS has leadership courses toward promotion, gaining Assistance program EDP staff support major events such as the represent them regarding an individual situation supported more than 27,000 clients in the past skills in management, public speaking and The Defence Administrative Assistance Base Runs Supercar 500 race held in Adelaide in early or to advocate an issue concerning many year alone. This support has included delivery operational planning. Cadets can undertake Program (DAAP) is a Defence-funded initiative RAAF Edinburgh routinely conducts base March, State Parliament openings and Australia Day. Such support is important to the success families. Your local DFA SA Facebook page of 97,770 face-to-face counselling sessions and formal flying training courses and can qualify where Defence partners with local community airfield runs to raise awareness and funds of the event as well as promoting the ADF. is facebook.com/DFASouthAustralia 6,270 after-hours phone counselling sessions, to fly an aircraft solo at 15 (for gliding) and 16 organisations to provide opportunities for for local charities. They are a popular activity Please phone 0428 555 147 or email Melissa right across Australia. For more information or (for powered) – the minimum legal ages. people with disability to engage in meaningful for Defence staff to get out of the office in Charity Events at [email protected] if you would like assistance to find out how VVCS can support your family, Studies completed through the AAFC home- work. At Edinburgh, DAAP services are being support of their local community. EDP staff support charity events conducted throughout the community, including: or advice on local issues or if you have any call 1800 046 011 (24/7) or visit vvcs.gov.au training curriculum can be recognised for the provided through Barkuma, a local not-for- Defence Aid to the Civil Community • The Women’s and Children’s Hospital concerns that you think need to be raised. South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), profit organisation that assists people with a In recent years, Edinburgh Defence Precinct Follow DFA on its national Facebook page: Foundation Fire Truck Pull and new Baker- Women’s Integrated and most activities can also be counted towards disability to live and work in the community. personnel have provided important emergency Gordon Charity Shield as part of the facebook.com/DefenceFamiliesofAustralia or Networking Group the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. A number of units are employing Barkuma staff support to local flood and bush-fire relief contact the national office on 1800 100 509. organisation’s Easter Fund Raising Appeal. The Women’s Integrated Networking Group There are a number of local AAFC Squadrons to do various office work that unit personnel operations in response to requests for assistance • The Tour de Fence, an 80km cycle from (WINGs) program was developed in 2011 to serving the Adelaide region. To find your local are unable to find the time to complete. from the South Australian Government. Edinburgh to the Torrens Parade Ground Defence Special Needs Support facilitate mentoring and networking among squadron in SA, visit aafc.org.au/wings/6-wing/ raising funds for The Repat Foundation Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG) women at each RAAF base. WINGs offers For more information email [email protected] and RSL Active is a national not-for-profit, benevolent, • The annual RSL and Legacy Appeals. volunteer organisation established to assist ADF families with a family member with special needs. Locally, Adelaide and Woodside families are supported through varied information pathways, advocacy and a wide range of events and activities. A number of extremely valuable workshops and conferences are subsidised throughout the year that local families can access. DSNSG offers regular events and a fantastic Christmas party. Families have had great times at Waterworld, the Adelaide Zoo and Winter Wonderland. DSNSG enjoys the support of and links with other local Defence community Edinburgh ADF staff assist South Australian groups including DCO. State Emergency Service staff during floods To find out what is happening in the Adelaide north of Adelaide in 2016. region email [email protected] For more information about DSNSG please RAAF Edinburgh members marching in the 2016 ANZAC Day March in Adelaide. visit dsnsg.org.au or to find out how we can support you, please call 1800 037 674 or email RAAF staff participating in one of the Two local Cadets with an AAFC Glider at RAAF Edinburgh. [email protected]. monthly EDP Gate Collections.
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Council Committee, this opportunity provides Ranges Directorate AFTR SQN within the direct support of test and evaluation of war Air Force with an ongoing mechanism to gain Compliance Monitoring Team (CMT). The CMT’s material. As an endorsed representative of their insight in to how Maralinga Tjarutja manages primary role is to provide a statutory-based native title group, the RCO provides specific its lands and addresses community issues. compliance, monitoring and enforcement information and guidance to Defence and non- It provides an important mechanism for capability. The RCO contributes to the security Defence personnel relevant to their respective discussion and cooperation with respect to and safety of the operating environment in language group and native title areas. access management of Maralinga lands that form a large part of the western WPA.
Regional Compliance officerS The Regional Compliance Officer (RCO) program is a CAF-endorsed Indigenous Specialist Reserve initiative designed to enhance Defence’s relationship with those indigenous groups whose traditional lands form part of the EDP and Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) and to provide employment and skilling opportunities to aboriginal people while maintaining connection with Country. Thus far, participants have come Indigenous from the Kokatha Mula Nation, Antakarinja Matu- Yankunytjatjara, Maralinga Tjarutja, Arabana Members of the 2017 Indigenous Youth Program conducted at RAAf Edinburgh Traditional dancers performing at NAIDOC event at RAAf Edinburgh. and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara. sit in the cockpit of an AP-3C Orion aircraft initiatives RCOs are employed under the Air Force THE EDINBURGH DEFENCE Indigenous Signage local Indigenous community come together PRECINCT has been proactively During NAIDOC Week 2015, the Edinburgh with about 200 Defence staff to see dance working with our local indigenous Defence Precinct and Kaurna community came performances, learn about notable Defence communities. The Kaurna people are recognised together to unveil new signs at the entrances to indigenous veterans and their legacy, and as the traditional owners of land on which RAAF the DSTG-E and RAAD EDN sites acknowledging culture. The day culminates with the indigenous EDN, DSTG-E and Edinburgh Parks are located. the Kaurna as the traditional owners of the lands. community representatives visiting Defence QUEST In Woomera, there are a number of primary The signs, in English and Kaurna language, were units and seeing Defence equipment first hand. indigenous groups who are recognised as being unveiled in a ceremony where Kaurna Elders PORT ADELAIDE traditional land owners. also presented the EDP SADFO with a traditional Woomera Indigenous Engagement Kaurna shield that is now on display on the base. The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) Relocating to RAAF Base Edinburgh? EDP Indigenous Liaison Officer encompasses the Traditional Lands of the To better develop a collective approach to Indigenous Youth Program Arabana, Gawler Ranges, Kokatha, Maralinga Quest Port Adelaide, featuring 104 indigenous activities within the overall Air The Indigenous Youth Program is a three-day Tjarutja, Antakirinja Matu – Yankunytjatjara self-contained Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments, Force and Defence indigenous strategy, and Defence residential program designed to expose and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara is centrally located in the heart of to connect the EDP with our indigenous students to military aviation careers as well as people. Defence acknowledges connection Port Adelaide. Only 20 mins drive community, EDP has established an Indigenous with country, culture and language with respect life on an operational air base. The students to RAAF Base Edinburgh. Liaison Officer (ILO). While being a secondary participate in a wide range of activities, including to the traditional custodians of these lands. duty, the position is critical in linking the a demonstration of ground defence training, EDP units engage, develop and foster an For information about base with the local Indigenous community, maintenance hangars and other specialised enduring and positive relationship with the corporate rates for short and promoting mutual awareness and education and work areas. RAAF Edinburgh hosts the program various groups in the spirit of coexistence. long term stays, please contact being a point of contact for Defence indigenous with 10 participants from across South Australia ADF staff meet regularly with representative Daniel O’Hare directly on personnel. The ILO supports bases executives, in once a year. Over three days, after early morning groups in both formal and informal capacities. [email protected] particular the Senior ADF Officer EDP, in planning starts, long days and visits to units on the third This includes attendance at functions such as or 0457 124 123 and conducting key indigenous activities such day, 10 shy kids are transformed into eager, loud the NAIDOC Gala Dinner and NAIDOC Youth as the Indigenous Youth Program, Reconciliation kids who do not want the course to finish. Ball in Coober Pedy. Over the past few years, Day and NAIDOC Week activities. The ILO also AWC has supported the Youth Ball through the attends events involving the local indigenous NAIDOC Week Celebrations conduct of a clothing drive, where personnel communities as a representative of Air Force For the past three years, The Edinburgh donated suits, formal dresses and accessories for such as the Woomera Stakeholders Dinner. Defence Precinct has celebrated NAIDOC the Youth Centre. ADF staff also conduct drop in The current EDP ILO is Ms Jordan Wanganeen, Week, bringing Defence indigenous and visits to the Youth Centre to interact on a more a local Kaurna person. If you are new to non-indigenous personnel together with local personal level and organise community events Visit questportadelaide.com.au Edinburgh, are indigenous and want to be part indigenous community members to engage, in the Woomera area. or call (08) 8409 3500 of Edinburgh’s exciting indigenous initiatives, share stories and better understand each other’s In 2015, ADF staff were invited to participate as Jordan is keen to hear from you. cultures. Approximately 100 visitors from the regular members of the Maralinga Tjarutja Land
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Improving quality of life social work and assessment, or referral from Support DCO can provide includes: the all-hours Defence Family Helpline. SMART FAMILY support 24-HOUR SUPPORT BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT If you need support, help, or advice at any In the event of the death of an ADF member SOLUTIONS time, the Defence Family Helpline operates while in service, DCO works closely with The SMART suite of programs helps Defence 24-hours a day, seven days a week and is staffed Command, the unit and others to help give for families by providing them with the personal by qualified human-resource professionals families support and guidance, and coordinate resources to manage the military way of life. including social workers and psychologist. funeral arrangements. Call 1800 624 608. They facilitate an optimistic outlook through COMMUNITY CONNECTION psychological resilience and are aimed members PARTNER EMPLOYMENT Families seeking to connect with or contribute at helping deal with frustrations and Funding is available for initiatives that contribute to their local community can get personalised challenging circumstances. to the immediate employability of partners advice or access our directory of Defence and and their when they relocate due to their ADF partner’s community-run activities and events in our The SMART programs teach grounding military service. local area. techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, DEPENDANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS changing self-talk, problem-solving and families Families who have dependants with special Not-for-profit community organisations running expressing emotion. Delivered by local needs can get information and practical programs in support of Defence families can Defence social workers in small group assistance to reduce the impact of relocation. apply for financial support. There are a number sessions, the programs provide practical SUPPORT DURING DEPLOYMENT of such groups operating in South Australia. tips to help manage stressful situations. in SOuth AND TIME APART TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE Information is also provided to connect An integral feature of Defence life is time apart DCO provides a range of practical guidance and participants with valuable local resources. from families due to deployments, training administrative support to help those planning to Australia or other Service requirements. DCO services leave Defence to make a seamless transition to THE OPTIONS ARE: seek to inform and prepare ADF members civilian life. It’s an important process that families FamilySMART Defence Community Organisation offers and families for these times and to make these are encouraged to be part of. A series of group programs designed to a range of programs and services to help experiences positive and strengthening ones SUPPORT FOR RESERVISTS help the partners of ADF members identify Defence members and their families. for the family. The families of Reserve members can access and build on their strengths, and to learn CHILDCARE a broad range of support services, particularly techniques to cope with the stresses and DEFENCE HAS A WIDE RANGE OF • Advise on community, recreational provide assessment, short term counselling DCO provides children of mobile Defence when the Reservist is on continuous full-time challenges of the military lifestyle. SUPPORT PROGRAMS in place, which and interest groups services or referral to support and resources families with access to individual case service or away on deployment or exercise. TeenSMART all members and their families can • Professional short-term counselling for in Adelaide and the local area. management for childcare placement. PARENTS These workshops are for Defence teenagers access to help them cope with the challenges of personal relationships and family problems Regional Education Liaison Officers CHILDREN’S EDUCATION DCO offers information and support services to help them manage issues arising from the Defence way of life. • Specialist education advice and assistance are teachers who provide education support DCO has Regional Education Liaison Officers to for parents of ADF members to help them deployment and relocation. During the The Defence Community Organisation (DCO) • Special needs recognition and review and advice to Defence families as they move provide advice to families, and school-based aides understand and manage the challenging aspects workshops, Defence teens can meet and provides a range of programs and services to • Courses, information sessions around the country. They have an extensive and mentors to support Defence children through of having a son or daughter in the Services. ADF members and their families. DCO has more and support groups knowledge about all the different state share stories about being part of a military changing schools and times of parental absence. FURTHER INFORMATION than 170 staff Australia-wide and programs and • Employment and childcare assistance. education systems. family. They can learn ideas and tactics to EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SUPPORT To access any of these DCO services, members services are delivered nationally and from local Family Liaison Officers have extensive help stay connected to parents while they DCO provides a range of practical and emotional and their families can contact the all-hours offices, in all states and territories, such as the Meet your local DCO South knowledge of the Adelaide area and help are on deployment, and meet new friends support programs for families facing emergency Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or one in South Australia at Keswick Barracks. Australia team members and their families connect with the or crisis, including assistance in time of illness, see our websitedefence.gov.au/dco. You can also when moving to a new posting. The workshop There’s support available at every stage of life, The DCO team in South Australia is made up services and support they need. They are also injury, domestic crisis or bereavement. Members follow DCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram also covers things such as managing change, from young recruits away from parents for the of military personnel and civilian staff, proactive regarding welcome activities and and their families can access 24-hour support, to receive information and updates. coping when feeling stressed out, tips for first time, to partners and children managing the providing a range of assistance and information assisting families settling into a new location. handling emotions and relaxation techniques. challenges of military life, to the time members including support for children to settle into Community Development Officers work leave Defence. DCO is also there in times of new schools, partner employment and help for to build mutual understanding and support KidsSMART need and any time in between. families experiencing crisis or emergency. The between the Defence community and the This is a set of four-week programs for team includes the following. broader community. primary-age children to help them manage Opportunities for families Military Support Officers are uniformed The DCO Adelaide office is at Building 60, issues arising from posting, relocation and There is a wide range of services and programs officers who help with advice and assistance Keswick Barracks, and arrangements can also deployment. The KidSMART mascots, Tyler with military matters and support local ADF available to help you and your family to make be made to be seen at RAAF Edinburgh. Turtle and Sam Super, help kids learn how the most of military life. commanders with member welfare support. Call 1800 624 608 for an appointment. to manage change, stay connected with Defence Social Workers, Military Support Defence Social Workers are qualified defence.gov.au/dco friends and meet new people. The workshops Officers, Regional Education Liaison Officers professionals who are knowledgeable about Follow DCO on Facebook, Twitter and also cover things such as helping children and Family Liaison Officers can assist with: the ADF and the lifestyle of its members. Instagram for updates and information on • Support in times of crisis Defence Social Workers are able to help DCO Adelaide and email dco.southaustralia@ to cope when feeling stressed or anxious, • Information on Defence matters in general members and their families address personal, defence.gov.au to be added to the DCO SA particularly during time of parental absence DCO Family Day. and deployment. • Deployment and mobility support relationship or Service related issues. They can Bulletin email distribution list. PHOTO: Lincoln Fowler/Tourism Australia
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WELCOME TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA FAMILY EVENT Newly posted and existing Defence members and their families are invited to see what’s on offer in South Australia and to meet representatives of the local community. Visit information stalls and community groups and organisations that will provide information about support, assistance and activities available in South Australia. There will also be fun activities for the whole family. Area Manager Katie Cahill-Haslam (pictured) says that the Welcome to South Australia expo is a great opportunity for Defence families to get to know their local area. “Being a military family can involve a lot of moving around,” Katie said. “The event is a great opportunity to welcome new families to South Australia and help them get to know each other.” The Welcome to South Australia expo will be held in February 2018. Follow DCO on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for updates and information about the event.
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Department of Defence Poole family with their bears.
Welcome to South Australia SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN Defence Community Organisation Communicating with children about deployment is important to help them cope with one parent being away. DCO provides a range of tools to help you work through this with your kids. BOOKS There is a range of children’s books, including the Sapper Pat, THE RAAF ASSOCIATION Pepper Penguin and Tyler Turtle series, which are designed to help • YOUR ASSOCIATION • young children understand more about military life and develop coping strategies for parental absence. VIDEOS There are two informative online videos available about deployments, which you are encouraged to watch with your children. Going Solo – Dealing with Absence in Defence Families outlines EX-RAAFIES’ VOICE strategies and ideas for helping younger children and families cope TO GOVERNMENT with a parent’s absence during training or deployment. Don’t Forget its ADF members and their families are invited to Bin Night: Stepping up when Mum or Dad is Away examines the impact TO JOIN A A ‘UNION’ FOR SERVING MEMBERS join us for a twilight expo at Adelaide Zoo. of deployment on families with teenagers and presents mechanisms LOCAL BRANCH, Save the date—16 February 2018 for older children to both cope with the parents absence and see the AN ASSOCIATION FOR ALL RANKS possibilities for personal development it affords. PLEASE CONTACT: Follow us on social media and go to our TEDDY BEARS DCO produces uniformed teddy bears —one each for Secretary: Arthur Jeeves, FREE MEMBERSHIP TO website for updates www.defence.gov.au/dco/events the three Services. The bears are given to the young children of military OAM, JP 08 8227 0980 SERVING MEMBERS personnel who have deployed. You can also order them from the Defence Contact: [email protected] Family Helpline or from your South Australia Area Office when discussing Website: www.raafasa.org.au deployment and absence from home support for your family. Branches: Elizabeth/Salisbury, Mitcham, Burnside/Prospect, Ubon and HQ MATES LOOKING AFTER MATES
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Members of the crew stand in front of the Vickers Vimy that was used in the first flight to be INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT completed from England to Australia in 1919. From One of the most important functions and geographical spread across the country left: Sir Keith Smith, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, of ex-service organisations (ESO) is to (but even the RSL, the largest of all ESOs, Sergeant Jim Bennett and Sergeant Wally Shiers. represent to government issues that are is have problems recruiting new members). affecting both serving and ex-serving To address the problem, 11 smaller ESOs members. This activity is commonly have banded together to form the Alliance The solution is to conduct courses to train called lobbying. of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO), volunteers from the Air Force Association (and When the Federal Parliament moved which uses direct and indirect lobbying other ex-service organisations) to be advocates. Once trained, advocates undertake ongoing from Melbourne to Canberra in 1927, to attempt to influence government and tiered courses to keep them current with there were only three recognised lobby decisions. RAAFA is proud to be a member changes in legislation, and to increase their organisations: business, the Australian of the ADSO. expertise and level of representation in the Medical Association and the RSL. Now However, member organisations within event of reviews and appeals. there are more than 200 registered an alliance such as the ADSO will not always All this is done through the DVA-funded lobby organisations and more than 600 agree on what is important. So, just as the Advocacy Development and Training registered lobbyists. ADSO relies on membership numbers to Program (ADTP). It is in this environment RAAFA, influence government, the ability of RAAFA RAAFA has about 20 ADTP-trained and and indeed all ESOs, need to operate to hold sway in the ADSO again depends authorised pension and welfare practitioners to have their voice heard among on our numbers and our contribution to (generically called advocates) to assist people all the others, and clearly size matters. the Alliance. in preparing claims or appeals. Diminishing size is becoming a problem We need new blood to carry on the good While other ex-service organisations for ESOs because of the age profile of their work of those who have gone before us in also have trained advocates, we know advocates memberships. Individual ESOs can supporting ex-service members in need who are ex-RAAF are better equipped, through never wield the power of an effective and to lobby government on behalf of both their service background, to help RAAF and community-based RSL with its background serving and ex-serving personnel.
Australian Australian ex-RAAF people than an ex-Army or ex-Navy person in another ex-service organisation.
PHOTO: Memorial War RAAFA is also developing a national electronic advocacy service to make access to support easier, and is seeking to develop relationships THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION with the 30 or more unit- or vocation-specific groups of ex-RAAF personnel to help members Looking after the health and welfare of both past and present members of the RAAF is a task taken on by RAAFA. of those ex-service organisations access these advocacy services. IN 1919, THE AUSTRALIAN and it was formally established in 1921 – the same claims for disability that have been caused by People who are interested in becoming Government ran a competition year the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was their Air Force service. advocates, or who wish to find out more about for the first Australian flight from formed from the AFC. Why should members need help in claiming their entitlements, are invited to contact the England to Australia. The prize was Similar AFC Associations were established their entitlement to government compensation RAAF Association SA Division. claimed by a crew comprising men who had over the following months in the other states. for injury incurred from their served in World War I – brothers Captain Ross Throughout the subsequent inter-war years, Air Force service? Smith and Lieutenant Keith Smith, together the AFC Associations were linked with the aim of Simply put, the legislation is complex with Sergeants Shiers and Bennett. They landed keeping the former members of the AFC together (as indeed is most legislation and that’s why at Mascot on 10 December 1919 after an epic through reunions and similar functions. As a we have tax accountants and consultants). flight of nearly 28 days, to both national and national organisation it became known as The A number of acts of parliament legislate the international acclaim. Sir Ross Smith and Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air forms of rehabilitation and compensation to Sir Keith Smith were South Australian and are Force Association, and is also referred to as the Air which members may be entitled, and there now buried in North Cemetery, North Adelaide. Force Association, or RAAF Association (RAAFA). is substantial interaction between the acts. In June 1917, the RAAF and RAAF Association Accessing entitlements is therefore best SA commemorated the 95th anniversary of ADVOCACY – MATES supported by people who know their way Sir Ross Smith’s passing. LOOKING AFTER MATES around the legislation. JOIN US As one of the many celebrations of this An important role of the Air Force Association This is not to say government is unhelpful. Those interested in being part of the momentous, pioneering flight, a group of was remembering mates who had not returned. On the contrary, the Department of Veterans group of mates looking after mates are former Australian Flying Corps (AFC) members In addition, as the Association aged, it became Affairs (DVA) has been established specifically invited to contact one of their local wanted to entertain their former comrades, now evident that some members were not travelling to assist those who have served in our armed branches. For serving members, RAAFA Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keith Smith, and their crew as well as others. So another important aspect forces. However, the DVA cannot be the membership is free. For more information at an informal dinner in Melbourne. of its role was to raise funds to look after those organisation that assists in the submission or to download a membership application It was following that dinner that attendees who needed assistance, mates looking after of a veteran’s claim, and then determine the form, go to raafasa.org.au or email agreed to form the Australian Flying Corps mates. This role has expanded today to include result of the claim, as this would create a conflict [email protected]. You can also Association (AFC Association) in Victoria, an advocacy service, which assists members with of interest and possible biased decisions. visit the national website at raafa.org.au PHOTO: Lincoln Fowler/Tourism Australia
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Para Hills Library and tennis and basketball courts.salisbury.sa.gov. exercise from 6.30pm to 8am daily. Council covers 346 square kilometres and includes Wilkinson Road, Para Hills. Open Mon-Wed & Fri au/Play/Community_Facilities_and_Parks also provides nine fenced, dog-friendly parks 35 suburbs. It’s commercial hub is the Elizabeth 9.30am-5pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Playford has more than 1,000 hectares where owners can exercise their dogs unleashed City Centre, where you’ll find a large shopping Closed on public holidays. of open space consisting of playground parks, at any time. These parks can be found at the centre and most banks and services. Major Salisbury West Library sports reserves and trails. Its most notable following locations: community events include Australia Day Hollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs. Open parks include: l Baltimore Reserve, Oleander Drive, Parafield. and Carols in the Park. Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Thurs 9.30am- l Fremont Park, near the Elizabeth City l Canterbury Drive Reserve, Canterbury Drive, PUBLIC TRANSPORT 8pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm. Closed on public Centre, which features a large lake with a Salisbury Heights holidays. salisbury.sa.gov.au/Learn/Libraries fountain and waterfalls, a rotunda and two l Dry Creek Linear Park (Technology Park), Trains run between Gawler Railway Station for more information. colourful playgrounds to capture any child's Park Way, Mawson Lakes and Adelaide Railway Station via Smithfield, The City of Playford Library Service consists adventurous spirit. l Golding Oval, Corner of Redhill Road Elizabeth, Salisbury and Mawson. A number of two branches in Elizabeth and Munno Para, l Stebonheath Park, Davoren Road, Andrews and Kalina Avenue, Para Vista of buses also service the area. All Adelaide as well as the Mobile Library Service and the Farm, has 3.6 hectares of wetland, board walks, l Happy Home Reserve, between Waterloo Metro buses, trains and trams accept the Home Library Service. bridges and play equipment. Corner Road and Salisbury Highway, reloadable Metrocard. Adelaide Metro’s Playford Civic Centre l Para Wirra Recreation Park is a beautiful Salisbury North official public transport app, metroMATE 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth. Open Mon-Wed bushland threaded with walking trails, wildlife l Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury Park gives real time public transport information. & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm. including emus and western grey kangaroos l Kingswood Crescent Reserve Dog Park, To find the app, timetables, maps and transport Stetton Centre and a sports oval. Dogs are permitted on leads. Bolivar Road, Paralowie information, visit adelaidemetro.com.au 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para. Open Mon- playford.sa.gov.au l Paddocks, Maxwell Rd, Para Hills LIBRARIES Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Sat 10am- l Unity Park, South Terrace, Pooraka. 2pm, Sun 1-4pm.playford.sa.gov.au/library Playford has three fenced dog parks, The City of Salisbury has five library branches DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS As part of its drive to reduce the incidence all with water facilities, bins and seating: providing free lending and online resource to of dog attacks in the area, Salisbury Council l Jo Gapper Activity Park, members. As well as a huge range of adult and PARKS Salisbury has nearly 200 parks in with 140 play maintains and enforces a By Law requiring all Blackburn Road, Hillbank children’s fiction and non-fiction books, the spaces. Park features include fenced play areas, dogs to be leashed in public places (including l Stebonheath Dog Park, Davoren Road, libraries have audio books, magazines, Playaways barbecues, picnic areas, fitness equipment, dog roads and footpaths) except for parks and open Andrews Farm. (pre-loaded digital audio books), Blu-Ray discs, parks, BMX tracks, skate parks, sports facilities, spaces marked with signs permitting unleashed l Pooch Park, Jabez Way, Blakeview. CDs, DVDs, games (held at Mawson Lakes Library), toys (held at Para Hills Library), and sports equipment (held at Salisbury West and Mawson Lakes libraries). Ingle Farm Library Supporting ADF Families Beovich Road, Ingle Farm. Open Mon-Wed in South Australia SETTLING IN & Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Thurs 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9.30am -3.30pm, Sun: 1.30pm-4.30pm. Closed To help you establish your family in the Edinburgh region, we’ve on public holidays. At Gleeson College we believe that education has Copyright SATC put together a quick guide to local services and amenities. Len Beadell Library its greatest impact when we work in partnership with 55 John Street, Salisbury. Open Mon-Wed & Fri students and parents to enhance learning. PHOTO: 9.30am-5.30pm, Thurs 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9.30am- Our Defence Transition Mentor will welcome and assist THE EDINBURGH DEFENCE The City of Salisbury extends from St Vincent 3.30pm, Sun 1.30pm- 4.30pm. Closed on public students to develop a sense of belonging and streamline PRECINCT, including RAAF Gulf to the Mt Lofty Ranges foothills. It includes holidays. recognition for their prior learning. Edinburgh, Defence Science more than 30 suburbs and covers some 160 Mawson Lakes Library Technology Group-East and square kilometres. 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes. Open Mon, Wed Your child will join a valued community and have Edinburgh Parks, is located in Adelaide's outer Salisbury City Centre has shops, most & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Tues & Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat access to extensive curriculum offerings, leading northern suburbs, about 25km north of the major banks, restaurants, cafes and a cinema 10am-4pm, Sun 2-5pm. Closed public holidays. edge technologies and facilities. Our enthusiastic and Adelaide city centre and 4km from Elizabeth complex. Major community events include an professional staff will nurture creative learning, faith, City Centre. Australia Day Family Picnic, Christmas Parade identity and well-being, building resilience and skills to and Salisbury Secret Garden – the Northern foster positive relationships. LOCAL COUNCILS Hub of the Adelaide Fringe. Council produces Private bus services offer convenience from Mawson RAAF Edinburgh sits in the City of Salisbury a comprehensive annual directory of services Lakes, Salisbury, Newton and Walkerville. and borders the City of Playford, so it is likely and facilities in the area. See salisbury.sa.gov. many personnel with a posting here will live au/Live/Community/Community_Information_ Discover what Gleeson College can offer your child in in one of these two local council areas. Other Directory their academic, personal and spiritual development. nearby local council area include Gawler (gawler. Visit our website, phone or email us today to book a THE CITY OF PLAYFORD sa.gov.au),Tea Tree Gully (teatreegully.sa.gov.au) GLEESON Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Boulevard, personal tour of the College. and Adelaide Hills (ahc.sa.gov.au). Elizabeth. Phone 08 8256 0333. COLLEGE 40 - 60 SURREY FARM DRIVE GOLDEN GROVE (08) 8282 6600 THE CITY OF SALISBURY playford.sa.gov.au [email protected] Council Municipal Offices, 12 James Street, The most northern local government area WWW.GLEESON.SA.EDU.AU Salisbury. Phone 08 8406 8222. salisbury.sa.gov.au of metropolitan Adelaide, the City of Playford
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Stuart O’Grady Bikeway (22.6km) is a Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, specialty stores, prior to finalising your schooling choices. providers, or you may like to take advantage of shared-use trail that runs parallel to the food hall and cinemas. Open daily except public Defence does not regard a choice of school the free Fast Connect service, which will arrange Northern Expressway. holidays. westfield.com.au/teatreeplaza as grounds to limit your search for a property. for the disconnection and reconnection of Wynn Vale to Valley View Walking Path For information on schooling in South Australia utilities on your behalf. Contact them on 1300 (6.3km), a wide shared-use path meanders along HOSPITALS turn to the Education section in this guide or 661 464 or see fastconnect.net.au or access the Dry Creek corridor from Wynn Vale Dam to The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network visit the SA Department of Education website the service via Online Services on the Defence Vaucluse Reserve, Valley View. includes two large public hospitals: at decd.sa.gov.au. Housing Australia website at dha.gov.au. Smith Creek Trail (3km), a family-friendly 3km Lyell McEwin Hospital, Haydown Road, path that winds its way from Smithfield Plains, Elizabeth Vale, phone (08) 8182 9000 HIGHER EDUCATION FLOOD, FIRE & EMERGENCY near the train station, to Stebonheath Park at Modbury Hospital, Smart Road, Modbury, The University of South Australia Mawson Lakes In the event of a life-threatening emergency call Andrews Farm. phone (08) 8161 2000. Campus is a specialist science and technology 000 to connect to Police, Fire and Ambulance. Gawler Rivers Path (8km) follows the North For more information see sahealth.sa.gov.au . institution that capitalises on its proximity to For assistance or information for: and South Para Rivers, skirting the town centre. Technology Park. unisa.edu.au l floods or storms call 132 500 or go to See walkingsa.org.au for maps and more trails. CHILDCARE TAFESA has a number of campuses in Northern ses.sa.gov.au. There are a variety of options for childcare in the Adelaide, including Salisbury, Elizabeth, Parafield, l bushfires call the Bushfire Information Hotline SHOPPING Northern Adelaide area. Turn to our Education Teatree Gully, Gilles Plains and Regency Park, 1300 362 361 or go to cfs.sa.gov.au. Elizabeth City Centre, 50 Elizabeth Way, section for information. In addition, some useful offering a range of courses and training l Alert SA brings together and displays real- Elizabeth. Big W, Coles, Harris Scarfe, Target, contacts are: programs. TAFESA Parafield, at Parafield airport, time events and warnings across the state Woolworths, specialty stores, food hall and Family Day Care Australia on 1800 621 218 is dedicated to specialised training of pilots including: fire, flood, storm, earthquake, cinemas. Open daily except public holidays. Child Care Access Hotline on 1800 670 305 (underpinning knowledge and theory only) power outages, road closures, traffic and elizabethcitycentre.com.au and Licensed Aviation Maintenance Engineers. transport disruptions. There is also a free app Hollywood Plaza, corner Spains Road and SCHOOLS tafesa.edu.au available. alert.sa.gov.au Winzor Street, Salisbury Downs. Target, Coles, The Edinburgh posting has a wide range of Woolworths and approximately 65 specialty schooling options including public and private UTILITIES MORE INFORMATION shops. Open daily except pubic holidays. schools, selective schools, independent You will need to arrange your own utilities such To find particular services, from childcare RECREATION FACILITIES THEATRE & MUSIC hollywoodplazashopping.com.au schools, TAFEs and universities. It is important as electricity, gas, pay TV, internet services or to health services to sports teams, visit Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre, The Shedley Theatre, Playford Civic Centre, Ingle Farm Shopping Centre, corner Walkleys that you decide on your housing arrangements telephone. You should contact your local service sacommunity.org and search by council area. Corner Kings and Martins Road, Parafield is home to the Out of the Square Matinee & Montague Roads, Ingle Farm. Kmart, Coles, Gardens. The centre features air-conditioned Series, school holiday productions and annual 100 specialty shops and a food court. Open daily stadiums with three full-size indoor sports performances from local amateur theatre except public holidays. inglefarmshopping.com.au courts and a large multi-purpose activity area. groups and schools. theshedley.com.au Munno Parra Shopping City, 600 Main North gardensrc.com.au Tea Tree Players Theatre, Tilley Recreation Road, Smithfield. Coles, Kmart, Foodland and Ingle Farm Recreation Centre, Corner Park, corner Yatala Vale Road and Hancock MOVING TO ADELAIDE? a range of retailers and specialty stores. Open Beovich Road and Roopena Street, Ingle Farm. Road, Surrey Downs. teatreeplayers.com daily except public holidays. munno.com.au With stamp duty concessions and free Council rates for 5 years*, A multi-court, regional recreation centre with Northern Sound System, the City of Playford’s Parabanks Shopping Centre, 68 John Street, there’s no better time to live and own your own apartment in the CBD. a broad range of activities and services for the youth development facility, is located in Quality transport links to the Edinburgh Base, world class events, Salisbury. Big W, Harris Scarf, Woolworths, Coles community. inglefarmrc.com.au Elizabeth and uses music to engage with young premium shopping and dining and all the amenities you would expect and a range of specialty shops. Open daily Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Waterloo people. northernsoundsystem.com.au from a big city, the City of Adelaide is the ideal base for families except public holidays. parabanks.com.au Corner Road, Salisbury North. Features and individuals. Westfield Teatree Plaza, 976 North East Road, include floodlit tennis courts, 25m and 50m WALKING & CYCLING TRAILS Modbury. Myer, Harris Scarfe, Big W, Kmart, swimming pools (open during the warmer Little Para River Trail (16.5km), which runs months only), reserve walks and a clubroom. from the hilly escarpments in the east of salisburyrecprecinct.com.au Northern Adelaide to Barker Inlet in the west. Aquadome, Crockerton Road, Elizabeth. Remnants of natural landscapes along the Little A complex with a 50m pool, a 25m pool and Para River’s edge include eucalyptus woodland a leisure pool with beach entry and water and native golden wattle. The trail is a mix of features, a 110m waterslide, spa, steam room, sealed and unsealed trails and links with the gym, crèche and cafe. aquadome.ymca.org.au Dry Creek Trail. Mayfair Ride Safe Park, Mayfair Drive, Dry Creek Trails (14km), a network of walking Andrews Farm. The City of Playford’s Ride Safe and cycling trails following Dry Creek and Park is designed to enable children to learn its reserves from Wynn Vale and Valley View to ride their bikes and scooters and become through Mawson Lakes to the Little Para River familiar with road rules in a safe environment. Trail near Barker Inlet, through Salisbury and playford.sa.gov.au neighbouring council areas. St Kilda Boat Club and Marina, Fookes Cobbler Creek, off the Groveway, Salisbury Terrace, St. Kilda. The marina is equipped with East, has a number of trails including Mia Tappa *Terms and conditions apply. a boat ramp, boat channel, hard stands, marina Circuit (2.4km), Babbler Loop (3.6km), Porosa cityofadelaide.com.au/live berths, secure car park, clubrooms and slipping Hike (3km), Valley Circuit (4.2km) and Mike facilities. communitywebs.org/StKildaBoatClub Green Trail (3.3km)
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markets and directly sourcing and leasing properties from private owners. DHA HOUSING OPTIONS DHA offers a number of accommodation options for both families and singles, including unaccompanied members with dependents, the major one being Service Residences (SR). Eligibility for DHA accommodation and details of options that are available can be viewed on dha.gov.au/ housing.If you own a home in your current posting location and it is suitable for you to live in, you will not be eligible for a SR. FINDING A DHA HOUSE As soon as you know you require a Service Residence, call DHA on 139 342 to get a username and password to access DHA’s Online Services, an online tool that will allow you to select your new home. A link to Online Services can be found at dha.gov.au/housing/ service-residences/step-2-find-a-property. UTILITY CONNECTION You will be responsible for establishing and paying your own electricity, gas, telephone
HOUSING courtesy DHA and internet accounts for your new home.
PHOTO: DHA offers a quick, hassle-free means of doing this on their website, see dha.gov.au/ MOVING HOUSE can be both Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. housing/service-residences/step-3-move-in. an exciting and daunting prospect DHA’s portfolio comprises modern – some big decisions need to be freestanding houses, townhouses and MORE INFORMATION made, the most important one apartments in selected locations. For information on DHA Service Residences, being where you are going to live. Children’s The majority are off-base, integrated application forms and to access Online education, distance to work for both the throughout the local community, in Services, see dha.gov.au/housing/service- member and spouse/partner, health care, close proximity to Defence bases and residences. lifestyle preferences and the amenity of establishments, as well as a range of amenities available housing are all factors that need and services. PRIVATE RENTAL to be considered. DHA maintains the currency of its portfolio If DHA cannot provide you with suitable by upgrading existing properties (on and accommodation, you may be eligible for RENTAL ACCOMMODATION off-base), sourcing new properties through Rent Allowance, see dha.gov.au/housing/ Defence Housing Australia (DHA) provides a variety of construction activities, acquiring rent-allowance/step-1-check-your-eligibility. An online resource for ADF members housing and related services for Australian properties through traditional real estate Rental properties in the region can be and their families to find information ABOUT DEFENCE HOUSING AUSTRALIA (DHA) on their posting location. Established in 1988, DHA is a Government Defence Housing Australia Business Enterprise that delivers its • manag es approximately 19,000 products and services in a commercial properties in all states and territories www.defencecommunityhub.org.au environment with a Services Agreement of Australia as the contractual vehicle in place • allo cates DHA-managed properties between Defence and DHA. It provides to about 16,500 ADF members quality, environmentally sound and • administers Rent Allowance (RA) economic housing that fits community to about 14,000 ADF members needs, while achieving financial results • allo cates on-base accommodation A joint initiative of Defence Community Organisation, that meet or exceed shareholder and for about 11,000 ADF members Defence Families of Australia and Defence Housing Australia. investor expectations. (31,000 rooms/40,000 beds).
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sourced from local real estate agencies or on losing locality and purchase in the gaining any of the following commercial websites: locality. In either case, you may be entitled COMMUNITY HUB l realestate.com.au/rent to financial assistance. l domain.com.au/rent l The Defence Home Ownership Assistance To help members and their families settle in to their new locations, Information about l rent.com.au Scheme pays a monthly subsidy on a schooling, health care and lifestyle are l realestateview.com.au/rental-properties member's home-loan interest. The scheme available on the Defence Community Hub, l rentfind.com.au/rentals is administered by the Department of While application for Rent Allowance must be Veterans’ Affairs. For more information a collaborative project by Defence Housing made through DHA, ongoing management see dhoas.gov.au. Australia (DHA), Defence Community of your rental property, including signing l Members selling and/or buying a home Organisation (DCO) and Defence Families the lease, payment of rent, maintenance and may be eligible for the Home Purchase of Australia (DFA). The Community Hub also repair of the property is a matter between you or Sale Expenses Allowance, which has links to DCO’s website where members and your landlord or the property agent. reimburses reasonable buying and selling and their families can find a range of support costs. Details may be found in the Pay and and resources, as well as information about HOUSE-HUNTING TRIPS Conditions Manual, see defence.gov.au/ the local DCO office and the services they House-hunting trips allow you to visit a new PayAndConditions/ADF/Chapter-7/Part-3/ provide. Members can access the Community posting location to find a Service Residence Div-2.asp. Hub through their Online Services dashboard or home for which rent allowance is payable. When you are looking to purchase a property, or via defencecommunityhub.org.au. The scheme has mutual benefits for both the remember that unless you have sufficient ADF and the member. Details can be found funds, you will need to make sure your in the Defence Pay and Conditions Manual – bank will provide finance. This is especially see defence.gov.au/PayAndConditions/ADF/ important when buying at an auction, Chapter-7/Part-1/Div-4.asp . because you will need to commit financially if you make the winning bid. BUYING A HOUSE Banks advertising in this magazine are You may feel that it’s time to enter the very supportive of Defence personnel and housing market in your new locality, or you will offer obligation-free home purchase may wish to sell your existing home in your advice to members.
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For more than 60 years, Defence support for members of the ADF and wider network to give members with extras cover Health has been providing great Defence community. access to lower cost dental care. At a network WE’D HELP value health insurance, specially The strategy has already delivered a dentist, Defence Health members will save at tailored for the Defence community. broader range of products and services tailored least 15 percent off the usual dental fee. Defence Health has always been not-for- to the needs of serving families and their The Defence Health ADF Total Package is YOU UNPACK. profit and all for members. As a Members Own extended family. firmly focused on families. Children can receive Health Fund, Defence Health delivers better Because of your service, your mum and dad, one free mouthguard, custom-fitted by a service, has more satisfied members and gives brothers, sisters – and of course your own dentist, every year until they turn 21. And unlike more back in benefits. partner and children – can take advantage other funds, there’s no lifetime limit on the If you’ve recently arrived in Edinburgh, here’s some welcome news. At Defence Many serving men and women around of the great value cover at Defence Health. benefits paid for orthodontic treatment. Health, we’re all about rolling up our sleeves to help wherever life takes you. That’s Australia have found Defence Health is the best Private hospital cover gives the family access The premiums are very competitive too – why we o er tailored health cover with higher benefi ts exclusively for ADF families. Our ADF Total Package gives you our best value protection with comprehensive option to cover their partner and children. They to timely medical treatment, by a doctor of with the added bonus of national pricing for hospital cover as well as fl exible extras on a range of included treatments. So you even have policies to cover ‘children only’ when their choice. And extras cover helps fund the ADF families. Plus there’s a 10 percent discount can claim more of your favourite extras treatment under an overall limit. both parents are serving. important general treatment – such as dental, for 12 months for discharging personnel. Join the family. Call 1800 335 425 or visit defencehealth.com.au Defence Health CEO, retired Major General physio and optical services – that Medicare It makes sense. Protect your family’s Gerard Fogarty says the fund has committed does not rebate. health with the insurance that’s tailor-made to a 10-year strategic plan to further enhance Defence Health recently launched a dental for Defence.
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to families with the greatest need for childcare. Where demand for childcare is high, all approved Childcare services with the exception of Occasional Care must adhere to Priority of Access Guidelines Choosing the right childcare and (available at dss.gov.au) to ensure there is a fair early learning service can be a childcare system. difficult decision and will depend on your family’s needs and the CHILDCARE REBATE The Australian Government provides families environment in which your child with two types of financial assistance to help will feel most comfortable. cover the costs of approved childcare: the Child Care Benefit and the Child Care Rebate. AS WELL AS PROVIDING care, The Child Care Benefit is income tested and childcare and early learning services is usually paid directly to approved Child Care provide an opportunity for your child Services to reduce the fees that eligible families to develop social, emotional and learning skills. pay. You can apply for the Child Care Benefit A range of care and play-based learning options online or in person through Centrelink. To apply is available for babies and children up to six years online, visit the Department of Human Services old. Some childcare providers also offer before- website, humanservices.gov.au. FOR MORE and after-school care to school-aged children. An additional payment, the Child Care Rebate Childcare may be offered by private providers, helps families cover the out-of-pocket costs INFORMATION community groups, government agencies, of childcare and it is not income tested. Even if For more information and to find services individuals, babysitters or nannies. your family income is too high for you to receive in your local area visit the MyChild website When deciding what type of care is best the Child Care Benefit, you may be eligible for mychild.gov.au. For help deciding which for your child, you may want to ask yourself: the Child Care Rebate. It covers up to 50 percent service is best for you, call the MyChild l How many hours of care do I need? The of out-of-pocket costs, up to $7,613 per child, per Hotline on 13 36 84. whole day? Just mornings? Just afternoons? year. See mychild.gov.au Just a few hours a week? Or just occasionally, like when I have an appointment and need someone to look after my children?
l Do I want my child cared for in a home environment or in a centre? FAMILY DAY CARE after May 1, they can start preschool on the first l What kind of qualifications and experience Integrity. Also known as home-based care, this involves day of term one the following year. Children do the staff members have? a professional carer looks after your child in usually attend up to four sessions per week for l Does the service offer a preschool program? their home. It is. The hours of care are flexible up to four terms. Preschools may be a stand- l What learning and play opportunities and carers may offer full-time, part-time or alone centre, part of a school or located with Success. do I want my child to have? occasional care options. Some professional another childcare service. l What kind of routine will my child have? carers offer overnight, weekend or vacation See sa.gov.au/topics/education-and- care. Family day care is small-group care for learning/early-childhood-education-and-care l Do I want the service to provide lunch? Blackfriars. Can I have a look at a sample meal plan? a maximum of four children under school age, plus three school-age children. OCCASIONAL CARE Achieving outstanding success in the education of boys in the Dominican l What is the carer-to-child ratio? For more information email Occasional Care offers professional care for tradition, Blackfriars Priory School offers a vibrant and diverse learning l Can I claim the Childcare Benefit and [email protected] or phone 08 8343 children on a casual basis. In South Australia, community that fosters integrity, resilience and humility. Childcare Rebate if I choose a certain 6533 or 1300 551 890. To find Family Day Care see occasional care is generally offered through Specialising in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and childcare and learning service? careforkids.com.au/child-care/sa government preschools and in some childcare Mathematics) Blackfriars students have exciting educational centres, preschools, family day care homes, opportunities in advanced technologies such as coding, 3D printing and LONG DAY CARE PRESCHOOL nanny and babysitting services or through the In- robotics. Generally available all day or on a part-time In South Australia preschools are also known as home Care Program. . This service is suitable for Principal’s Tours are held each term, visit bps.sa.edu.au, or contact the basis until children start school, long day care kindergartens and some private preschools are families who do not need childcare on a regular Registrar on 8169 3954 or [email protected] for information. is offered by government, private, community known as early learning centres. In preschool, basis but would like someone to look after their or non-profit organisations. In most cases, it is children learn through play-based programs children occasionally, for example when they provided at an early childhood centre, which designed and delivered by qualified teachers. have a medical or other appointment. With this may be called a childcare centre, early learning Preschools may be run by government, private type of care, you only pay for the hours you use. centre, kindergarten or preschool. Long day or community providers for children who will be See occasional-child-care.com.au care may also be provided by a carer in your starting school within the next year (four to five home – through a nanny or babysitting services year olds). If your child turns four before May 1, WAITING LISTS or through the Family Day Care scheme in the they can start preschool on the first day of term Some childcare services use waiting lists to PRAYER STUDY COMMUNITY SERVICE BPS.SA.EDU.AU 17 PROSPECT RD, PROSPECT SA 5082 carer's home. mychild.gov.au one in that year. If your child turns four on or manage high demand and places are allocated
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There’s a lot to learn about how primary schools and high schools function — especially as different states have different arrangements ARTISTS IMPRESSION OF INNOVATION CENTRE Schooling in place. Read on to find out about South Australia. Pedare’s $17 Million “One College, One Campus” Master Plan with Innovation Centre opening in 2019 IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA you located on the same site as a high school and schools at the My School website (myschool. can choose to send your child are generally known as R-12 schools (reception edu.au). Once you have a shortlist, make an to a government (public school), to Year 12). Some schools offer services from appointment to meet the principal and staff independent or Catholic school birth to year 12. and see the school facilities. or preschool. It is compulsory for children to In South Australia, public primary schools have be enrolled in a school by their sixth birthday one intake date. If your child turns five before STARTING SCHOOL and the start date for school for all children is May 1, they can start primary school the first day Before starting school, children are usually the first day of Term 1. All young people under of term 1 of that year. If your child turns five on invited to visit their new school so they can the age of 17 years are required to attend full- or after May 1, they can start primary school the become familiar with it. Some schools set up time schooling, training or work for at least first day of term 1 of the following year. Children buddy systems with older children. 25 hours a week. must start at school by their sixth birthday. ADJUSTING TO A PRIMARY SCHOOL FINDING A SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL Government or public primary schools are Starting school is a major milestone for children If your child is transferring to a new school, the all co-educational. Most children attend four and their families, so the decision you make principal will have processes to help them adjust, Pedare Christian College is an independent, co-educational, modest-fee Anglican terms of preschool and four terms of reception. about their education is import. such as buddy systems. Even for students who & Uniting Church School with a history of academic success. Pedare is located in Public primary school usually covers the period The schools directory on the SA Department are looking forward to it, a change in school Golden Grove, nestled at the bottom of the northeastern foothills of Adelaide and from reception to Year 7. Private schools tend for Education and Child development website may cause distress. Signs of stress include to include Year 7 as the first year of high school (decd.sa.gov.au) will help you find public primary irritability, reluctance to talk, sleep disturbance, conveniently located within 18 Km of the CBD and 10km of Edinburgh. and Catholic schools are switching over to the schools in your area as well and provides zoning stomach aches, head aches and not wanting same system. and other information. to go to school. The teacher or principal can Visit our website to learn more about how Pedare caters for Defence families; with Children usually attend a school near their To help you choose the best school for your provide support and advice if your child is having access to a Defence Transition Mentor, Private College Bus Services into many of the home and those living within in the area child, look at the school websites for information difficulty settling in. local Defence Housing areas and its strong Academic, Music and Robotics programs. or zone around the school have priority in about performance, mission, staffing, funding enrolment. However parents can send their and resources. Request copies of annual reports, HIGH SCHOOL children to another school if it has vacancies. behaviour management policies and school In South Australia the last year of primary school visit: www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au/defencewelcome A number of public primary schools are rules. You can also get information and compare is year 7. Parents who want their child to attend
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a specific South Australian public high school Your child will be considered for placement and further education with some subjects will need to register their interest during year 7. at each school you have applied for, in order counting towards higher qualifications offered The Year 7 to 8 transition process generally runs of choice. However, popular metropolitan high through vocational education and university. between April to May of the year prior to your schools may offer placement for only a small See sace.sa.edu.au child starting high school. When the process number of non-local students. Students can choose to incorporate SACE opens each year, all public primary school If parents do not want their child to go to studies with: students will have the forms and information their allocated school, they can approach l a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship distributed to them by their school. other secondary schools directly. If there are l an Industry Pathway Program Parents whose children are attending non- available spaces, the school may accept a l a flexible learning option (FLO). public schools can download forms from this request for enrolment. page or collect a transition pack from their Parents can transfer their child to a South FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTION Developing the whole child in a caring, nurturing environment nearest public high school. Australia public high school at any time Flo is a student enrolment strategy aimed in the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The year 7 to 8 transition process is a during the year, if the new school is able to to assist schools and the wider community registration of interest managed by the accommodate the request. Transfer enquires in supporting successful engagement and education department on behalf of schools. should be made directly with the school. retention of young people in secondary schools This process will allocate students to a high identified at significant risk of disengaging from school, but is not an enrolment to the school. SENIOR YEARS a mainstream school-based learning program. Final enrolment is subject to the consideration The Australian Curriculum is taught in The program is available in all areas of the state. and acceptance by the high school. government schools for reception to Year It involves undertaking appropriate learning The central process is completed around 10 subjects. The curriculum covers English, programs (SACE, Australian Curriculum, VET), the end of term 2. After this time, high maths, science, humanities and social sciences, a school-managed Flexible Learning and schools will enrol students as per their regular the arts, technologies, health and physical Transition Portfolio (FLTP) and the provision enrolment process. education and languages. of individual case management. If parents miss the Year 7 to 8 transition Years 10 to 12 students study towards process, they can contact a secondary school the South Australian Certificate of Education FOR MORE INFORMATION directly regarding enrolment. (SACE). SACE provides pathways to work sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning
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4 Carignane Street, School Holidays Monday 1 October Friday 12 October Wynn Vale SA 5127 Term 4 Monday 15 October Friday 14 December T: 08 8251 9500 E: [email protected] www.sfx.catholic.edu.au School Holidays Monday 15 December Monday 28 January 2019 213 Yorktown Road, Craigmore, SA 5114 (08) 8287 1111 www.hopecc.sa.edu.au [email protected]
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Tertiary accommodation If your dependent a location distant from your posting, you secondary schools across Australia to provide is studying at a tertiary institution and their may access funds towards the child’s travel support to the children of mobile Defence chosen course is not available in the new expenses to come to your location for a families. Their role includes: Defence Support posting location, financial assistance may be reunion. The child must already be receiving l assisting children and families to integrate available for accommodation costs for the education assistance and will be entitled to into the new school and local community If you’re keen to minimise any disruption to your child’s student to live near or at the tertiary institution. one return journey each calendar year. l coordinating appropriate welcome and education from your family’s relocation, talk to Defence This applies only to full-time undergraduate For more information about these services, farewell activities Community Organisation. students and is capped at a maximum of contact the Defence Family Helpline, or your l smoothing the transition from school to three years. local REDLO. school and between different education Students with special needs Practical systems (including minimising the impact assistance is available for dependants with DEFENCE SCHOOL of relocation on learning outcomes) special-needs. This includes assessment, TRANSITION AIDE PROGRAM l monitoring the social, emotional and therapy, tuition and additional support where The Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA) academic wellbeing of Defence students students had received these services in their program provides support to the children l helping students develop self-confidence, old location and aren’t able to access them at and families of ADF members, particularly when self-reliance and resilience their new posting. moving in and out of a school on posting or l referring students to services or school Dependants with special needs may also be when a parent is absent from home. community programs that meet their needs entitled to reimbursement of private schooling Under the DSTA program, in-school l enhancing awareness and appreciation costs if a necessary special program is only Defence aides (primary) and mentors of the unique Defence lifestyle in schools available at a non-government school. (secondary) support Defence students and communities Reimbursement of a lost scholarship If a transitioning from school to school and l providing support to children during times student has to give up an education scholarship during times of parental absence. Aides and of parental absence. or bursary due to changing schools, they may mentors help schools, families and children To find out which school have aides and be reimbursed for their education costs to the to develop strategies to successfully integrate mentors, contact the all-hours Defence remaining value of that scholarship. into the school community. Defence aides Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or visit Reunion travel If your child is studying at and mentors are based within primary and defence.gov.au/DCO
DEFENCE COMMUNITY support to Defence families as they move EDUCATION SUPPORT ORGANISATION (DCO) provides around the country, providing information, Defence families can access a range of financial information, resources and advice, referral and specialised assistance. support to help minimise the disruption to programs to help with the transition REDLOs are located in each state and territory schooling caused by posting and relocations. between schools and education systems when and have extensive knowledge about the local The aim is to provide students with educational families move, and provide support for the schools and education systems as well as the stability or short-term assistance to help unique needs of Defence children. unique needs of Defence children. overcome any immediate difficulties with Its Regional Education Liaison Officers are The assistance REDLOs provide to families education or emotional wellbeing as a result experience teachers who advise families and includes: of relocation. schools on education issues and Defence l informing families about local schools and Tutoring Members who move to a new student wellbeing. School-based aides and education systems location and have school-age children may mentors support Defence children through the l helping families, students and teachers to be entitled to 14 weeks of tutoring in any process of changing schools and during times manage the transition to a new school subject that has been identified by the school of parental absence. l linking families with special education as representing a gap in your child’s learning. It also offers a wide range of other education providers, resources or support agencies This applies to primary and secondary students support services, including in-school support according to their children’s individual within the first 18 months of enrolment at a staff, financial assistance for education costs needs (including special needs students) new school. incurred by relocation, resources for relocating l working with schools to ensure a supportive Boarding school allowance You may choose students and information about the different education environment and to raise to have your child attend boarding school, state and territory schooling systems. awareness of issues facing Defence children so they do not have to relocate with you l informing families about Defence support and disrupt their education. In this instance, REGIONAL EDUCATION services available, such as financial assistance where the child is in the critical year of LIAISON OFFICERS under the Education Assistance Scheme. schooling (Years 9-12), you can access financial Regional Education Liaison Officers (REDLOs) To contact your nearest REDLO, call the assistance for the compulsory tuition fees and are experienced teachers who give education Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608. accommodation costs of the school.
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BOTANIC GARDENS ADELAIDE In the heart of the city, the beautifully maintained gardens cover 50 hectares and THE BEAUTIFUL include the largest single-span glasshouse CITY in the Southern Hemisphere and the historic Palm House, imported from Germany in WHETHER YOU'RE INTO FOOD AND DRINK, 1875. A range of masterclasses, concerts and the arts, sport or heritage, central Adelaide seasonal events run throughout the year. has plenty to offer. Surrounded by parklands, North Terrace, Adelaide. Open daily. the compact city is laid out in a neat grid, environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens SOUTH which makes it easy to navigate. ADELAIDE ZOO GETTING AROUND Home to more than 2,500 animals and From the Adelaide Railway Station, it’s 250 species of exotic and native mammals, FROM WORLD-CLASS WINE REGIONS easy to walk to most of the compact city’s birds, reptiles and fish, the zoo covers eight TO THE CULTURE OF ADELAIDE, FRINGED attractions and there is also a free city loop hectares, bordered by the Botanic Park and bus (City Connector), free city tram between River Torrens. Kids enjoy riding the iconic Copyright SATC BY BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND THE MOUNT South Terrace and the Entertainment Centre Popeye along the river to or from the zoo (adelaidemetro.com.au) and free bike hire (thepopeye.com.au). The zoo offers a range PHOTO: LOFTY RANGES, THERE'S PLENTY TO through the Adelaide Free Bike hire scheme of up close animal experiences including railway station are currently being upgraded. (bikesa.asn.au/adelaidefreebikes). Learn meeting the primates, zoo keeper for a day theadelaideriverbank.com.au EXPLORE AROUND EDINBURGH. about the city’s history on a self-guided and an interactive experience with its star heritage tour with the Adelaide City Explorer. attractions, giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni. EATING OUT adelaidecityexplorer.com.au Frome Road, Adelaide. Open 9.30am-5pm daily. Adelaide is known for its award winning adelaidezoo.com.au restaurants and chefs. Some of the best NORTH TERRACE places to grab a bite can be found on Gouger Stroll along tree-lined North Terrace to see RUNDLE MALL Street, Rundle Street and King William Road. many of the city’s heritage buildings and In the heart of Adelaide, the Rundle Mall Along Leigh Street, Peel Street and Ebenezer cultural venues, including the Art Gallery Precinct is the place for fashion, food and Place are small bar hotspots, with some of of South Australia (artgallery.sa.gov.au), lifestyle shopping, with more than 1,000 the coolest places tucked away in basements,
State Library (slsa.sa.gov.au), South Australian retailers. Just to the south of North Terrace, behind secret doors and down unmarked Copyright SATC Museum, Migration Museum (migration. it runs from King William Street to Pulteney alleyways. adelaidedining.com.au history.sa.gov.au), Centre of Democracy Street around an open-air mall. Continue east PHOTO: (centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au) and Tandanya along Rundle Street for boutique fashion, (253 Grenfell Street, tandanya.com.au), restaurants, cafes and pubs. rundlemall.com; Australia's oldest Aboriginal-owned and rundlestreet.com.au managed multi-arts centre, which is just ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKET a short walk from North Terrace. Established in 1869, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest covered markets in the Southern Hemisphere. More than 80 traders sell a huge range of local fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheese, bakery and small goods. The market also has some popular cafes and eateries. 44-60 Gouger Street Adelaide. Open Tue-Sat. adelaidecentralmarket.com.au ADELAIDE RIVERBANK Encompassing 380 hectares around the Copyright SATC River Torrens, the Adelaide Riverbank is
home to many of Adelaide’s most significant PHOTO: buildings and spaces including the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Casino, MORE INFORMATION: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Adelaide Visitor Information Centre , 9 James Place, just off Rundle Mall, Oval, Government House, the University of Adelaide cityofadelaide.com.au/explore-the-city Copyright SATC Copyright SATC Adelaide and the Botanic Park and the zoo. Public spaces around the Festival Centre and PHOTO: PHOTO:
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Catch the tram from the centre of Adelaide fish for tommy ruff, salmon trout, mulloway, to historic Glenelg, just 12 kilometres away to bream and squid. BEACHES enjoy the shops and cafes along Jetty Road The Outer Harbour Breakwater is a good and Holdfast Shores Marina or take the kids spot for snapper, tommy ruff, bream and STRETCHED ALONG ST VINCENT GULF, to The Beachhouse. garfish and St Kilda, at the northern end Adelaide has a wealth of beaches within easy Henley Beach has cafes and restaurants of the Port River, is a good fishing spot for reach (most are less than 30 minutes from around a recently refurnished grassed square bream, yellowfin whiting, mullet, salmon trout the CBD). The further up the gulf you go, and a wide sandy beach. and blue swimmer crabs. The SA Fishing app the more protected the beaches, making them Historic Semaphore has a long beach has information on fishing in South Australia, ideal for children. The city beaches are also bordered by sand dunes and boulevards pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/recfishingapp popular for windsurfing, kite surfing and paddle dotted with well-preserved art deco buildings. Port Noarlunga, Christies Beach and the boarding. South of the city, the water is more The jetties at Brighton, Glenelg, Henley Fleurieu Peninsula beaches, south of Adelaide, open and there are some surf beaches. Beach and Semaphore are popular spots to are popular for surfing and body boarding. Copyright SATC PHOTO:
north through the Adelaide Hills and Barossa NATURE & WILDLIFE Valley to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. Shorter sections can be done as day walks. heysentrail.asn.au ADELAIDE DOLPHIN Road, Crafers. Open 9.30am-5pm daily (except RAIL TRAILS Christmas Day).clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au SANCTUARY There are a number of shared-use paths on Home to more than 30 bottlenose dolphins, MONARTO ZOO disused railway corridors, including The Barossa with another 300 dolphins visiting regularly, the About an hour southeast of Adelaide, this 1,500ha Trail (10km) between Tanunda and Angaston, sanctuary stretches from the Port River to Port open-range zoo offers a safari experience The Riesling and Rattler Trail (54km), Clare Valley, Gawler and features a 10,000-year-old mangrove with more than 50 species of exotic and native and the Coast to Vines Rail Trail (37km) between forest. Other wildlife includes stingrays, long- Marino Rocks and Willunga. railtrails.org.au mammals, birds and reptiles. Explore on walking nosed fur seals and endangered Australian sea l See the Settling in section for local trails. trails or a free hop-on hop-off shuttle. 3401 Old lions. environment.sa.gov.au/parks Princes Highway, Monarto. Open 9.30am-5pm ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL daily (last entry 3pm). monartozoo.com.au BIRD SANCTUARY Stretching along more than 60km of coastline ST KILDA MANGROVE TRAIL north of Adelaide, the sanctuary is a crucial A 400m elevated boardwalk takes you through habitat on a migratory route used by more than tidal salt marshes, mangroves and sea grass five million birds a year. The sanctuary includes channels to a lookout across the Barker Inlet. several boardwalks. naturalresources.sa.gov.au Nearby St Kilda Adventure Playground has a flying fox, slides and a pirate ship. Cockle Street, CLELAND WILDLIFE PARK St Kilda. Open 9am-4pm daily (except Christmas Home to 130 species of Australian wildlife, the Day). salisbury.sa.gov.au park is part of the Cleland Conservation Park. HEYSEN TRAIL
Most of the animals wander freely and visitors Copyright SATC can feed them, get some great photos and The 1,200km Heysen Trail extends from Cape
even touch them. 365 Mount Lofty Summit Jervis, about 100km southwest of Adelaide, PHOTO:
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MUSEUMS ANNUAL EVENTS - 2018 - MUSEUM OF SOUTH Moonlight Cinema Until mid-February. AUSTRALIA Botanic Gardens. moonlight.com.au/Adelaide Five floors of displays along with special exhibitions and a range of programs for all ages. Tour Down Under January 13-21. Australia’s premier Free entry. North Terrace, Adelaide. Open 10am- cycling event staged in and around Adelaide. Copyright SATC tourdownunder.com.au 5pm daily. samuseum.sa.gov.au PHOTO: Crush January 26-28. Showing the wine Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 8-23. An eclectic ADELAIDE GAOL of the Adelaide Hills. crushfestival.com.au program highlighting local, national and international One of Adelaide's oldest remaining colonial Adelaide Fringe February 16-March 18. Southern artists. adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au public buildings, Adelaide Gaol operated from Hemisphere’s largest open-access arts festival. 1841 until 1988. Gaol Road, Thebarton. Open 9am- Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival, July dates TBA, adelaidefringe.com.au 5pm daily. environment.sa.gov.au/adelaidegaol Adelaide Showground. adelaidebeerfest.com.au Adelaide Festival March 2-18. Annual arts festival Winter Reds Weekend July dates TBA. ADELAIDE OVAL with a program of theatre, music, dance and visual Adelaide Hills wineries. winterreds.com.au A major venue for Australian Rules football and arts. adelaidefestival.com.au cricket, Adelaide Oval offers guided tours (fees South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, Adelaide Writer’s Week March 3-8. August. State-wide festival of visual art. salafestival.com applicable), the Bradman Collection, with footage adelaidefestival.com.au and personal items related to Don Bradman, and Royal Adelaide Show, September school holidays, an interactive museum. The Adelaide Oval Roof WOMADelaide March 9-12, Botanic Park. dates TBA. Adelaide Showground, Goodwood World music festival. womadelaide.com.au climb offers a great view. Open 9am-4pm daily Road Wayville. Ten days of fun with animals, fun-fair (except public holidays & event days). roofclimb. Adelaide 500 Early March dates TBA. Supercars rides, show bags and more. theshow.com.au com.au;. adelaideoval.com.au hit the streets of Adelaide. clipsal500.com.au OzAsia Festival, September/October dates TBA. Copyright SATC King William Street, Adelaide. International arts festival TRAMWAY MUSEUM Special Olympics Australia National Games PHOTO: April 16-20. 1,000 athletes with intellectual disability focusing on Asia. ozasiafestival.com.au Ride historic trams from Adelaide, Melbourne, will compete in 11 sports. specialolympics.com.au Christmas Pageant. November 10. Annual pageant Sydney and Ballarat and learn about the history can sample wines from nearby Eden Valley where you can try great shiraz, grenache, through the Adelaide CBD. cupageant.com.au WINE at Taste Eden Valley in Angaston. cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and other of the Adelaide tramway system. St Kilda Road, Barossa Visitor Information Centre, varieties, along with olives, cheeses, craft beer St Kilda. Open noon-5pm, Sundays and public Australian International 3 Day Event, November TBA. East Parklands, Adelaide. Australia’s premier 66-68 Murray Street, Tanunda. barossa.com and more. It is flanked by hills and stunning holidays. trammuseumadelaide.com equestrian competition, comprising dressage, cross WITH MORE THAN 200 CELLAR DOORS beaches and is also home to cafes, restaurants country and show jumping. australian3de.com.au within easy reach, it’s not surprising Adelaide CLARE VALLEY and farmer’s markets. NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM Australia's largest railway museum with more claims the title wine capital of Australia. The Famous for its Riesling, Clare Valley also McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Adelaide Motorsport Festival, December TBA, than 100 exhibits. 76 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide. Barossa Valley is just 40km from Edinburgh and produces fine shiraz and cabernets, along Centre, Main Road, McLaren Vale. Victoria Park. adelaidemotorsportfestival.com.au Open 10am-4.30pm daily. other renowned regions are within easy reach. with other varieties. It has some of SA’s oldest mclarenvale.info NATIONAL WINE CENTRE wineries; Sevenhill Cellars was established in 1851. SA AVIATION MUSEUM Clare Valley has more than 40 cellar doors and MORE INFORMATION: OF AUSTRALIA A variety of aircraft, engines, propellers, historic stretches along a 40km corridor between the For more on events, attractions and With a cellar that can store up to 38,000 bottles displays and memorabilia are on display. 66 Lipson towns of Auburn and Clare. The Riesling Trail Copyright SATC regions, see southaustralia.com of wine, a restaurant, wine tastings with 120 Street, Port Adelaide. Open 10.30am-4.30pm cycle path follows the valley.
different wines to sample and the state-of-the- daily (except Christmas Day).saam.org.au PHOTO: Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre, art, self-guided Wine Discovery Journey, this is 8 Spring Gully Road, Clare. clarevalley.com.au the place to learn about Australian wine. Corner Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide. ADELAIDE HILLS Open 9am-pm daily; 11am-5pm public holidays. One of Australia's best cool-climate wine wineaustralia.com.au regions, the hills region has about 50 cellar BAROSSA VALLEY doors, along with restaurants, produce markets, cheese, honey, craft beers, cider and boutique Experience the With more then 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors, spirits. Add in winding roads through rolling hills, the Barossa is home to the biggest names in historic towns and orchards and the hills make Australian wine, including Penfolds (Grange) and a great day trip or weekend break. best of Adelaide Henschke (Hill of Grace), along with well-known Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre, labels such as Wolf Blass and Jacob’s Creek. 68 Main Street, Hahndorf. adelaidehills.org.au The home of world-class events, premium shopping and dining, and plenty The towns of Lyndoch, Tanunda, Nuriootpa and to see and do, the City of Adelaide is the ideal base to work, live and play Angaston offer accommodation and restaurants MCLAREN VALE
and many of the wineries have restaurants or Less than an hour’s drive south of Adelaide, Copyright SATC cityofadelaide.com.au/explore serve food platters at their cellar doors. Visitors McLaren Vale has more than 70 cellar doors PHOTO:
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Rent, electricity F/A-18 Hornet aircraft on the Woomera and water The Eldo Hotel is open for dinner daily. Airfield hardstand for missile trials. As Woomera is a Defence town, the Broadspectrum Housing Office manages the with 20SQN ABCP in the first instance for any charges for these services. 20SQN Orderly accommodation requirements. Room manages the charge commencement Permanent accommodation is within the for the deduction of rent. There is no option township of Woomera, which has many houses to arrange an external provider for electricity managed by Broadspectrum. and water and gas is not available. Permission is rarely given to live outside Telephone land lines Woomera on a posting to this location. The AND internet houses are modest for a MWOD and small for a family. Housing allocations are considered Most houses in Woomera have a telephone on a case-by-case basis determining the best point. As some houses have access to data fit possible for the family unit. internet services (ADSL 2.0) via the phone line, A standard house comprises: some houses also have internet connection via • Three or four bedrooms various providers. However, many houses do • Living/lounge room not. Data speed is limited depending on users • Dining room on the bandwidth and distance from the node. in location at Woomera, providing technical, No. 20 • Toilet and bathroom Some Woomera based personnel have a Telstra operations liaison and compliance monitoring Squadron • L aundry package that seems to work okay with the tasks. Edinburgh based personnel deploy to Number 20 Squadron • Small and basic outside entertaining area hotspot tethering from a mobile. It has a few Woomera regularly to supplement the permanent was established • Single car carport, not garage, and a shed. connectivity issues but is generally dependable, detachment as operational tasking requires. at RAAF base Houses are being refurbished to a baseline although costly. Woomera on April standard. However, the homes will be not Mobile phones 1, 2015. Its role is to Housing & Accommodation equivalent to a standard DHA home. The mobile service/reception at Woomera deliver operational Housing in Woomera is not managed or A renovated standard-configuration house is limited so check with your serviceprovider airbase support to coordinated through DHA, it is managed by usually comprises: for coverage in remote areas ofAustralia. the Woomera Test Broadspectrum, which is contracted by E&IG, • Replacement of vertical blinds with a single Coverage drop out occurs in various areas Range by operating Defence’s service provider. There are no roller blind the military airfield along the roads especially from Port Augusta Squadron Leader messing arrangements at Woomera. • Replacement of old and deteriorated floor to Roxby Downs. Simon Bartlett at Woomera. No. 20 Temporary accommodation at The Eldo coverings Squadron is a small • Centr al heating/airconditioning Hotel can range from one- to three-bedroom FOXTEL Unit, currently 11 personnel, but that number is furnished hotel units or apartments, to three- or • Solar hot water (with a booster for winter) FOXTEL is available subject to availability routinely augmented to as many as 160 personnel four-bedroom furnished houses. • Repainted outside entertaining area with shade of equipment. Dishes are not provided with in order to support large-scale exercises. Civilian visitors to Woomera also have the cloth roofing. houses and there is nil entitlement to a dish As Commanding Officer, No. 20 Squadron, option to stay at The Eldo Hotel or at the As the houses are small, you can apply through Squadron Leader Simon Bartlett is responsible your DHA case manager, on an individual basis, or mounting and orientation. life in Woomera Traveller's Village. Defence members As most permanent members will be moving for delivering operational airbase support on exercise or attachment will need to liaise for storage of excess furniture and effects. at Woomera. This involves delivering all the into refurbished houses and the MWD(U)s engineering, logistics, safety and management into furnished apartments/houses, there is no woomera services required to support flying operations. guarantee there will be dishes on your roof. Squadron Leader Bartlett also acts as Deputy FOXTEL options include: THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOMERA comprises also social venues and clubs, including: an RSL, to the Senior Australian Defence Force (SADFO), • Bringing a dish with you if FOXTEL will allow a local (very small) village store, an information a sports club (Sporties), darts club, pistol club Air Commodore Joe Iervasi who is based in you to bring it from your current house centre/cafe and a 10-pin bowling alley, all found and golf club. Adelaide. As Deputy SADFO Woomera, Squadron • Purchasing a dish at Woomera through in the Woomera Heritage Centre. There are Town folk include Defence (ADF/APS) Leader Bartlett is the most senior Defence FOXTEL. As Woomera is remote, FOXTEL workers for 20SQN, AFTRSQN, E&IG and civilian Member in Woomera, requiring both command, requires self installation of the dish. Outback contractors in their support. management and ceremonial responsibilities. Data can be contacted to provide installation The Eldo Hotel is open for dinner daily. services (08) 08 8673 7029. The Heritage Centre cafe is open for breakfast Air Force Test Ranges Squadron Once you have been identified for a and lunch from 7am to 3pm (functions can be Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN) posting to Woomera, it is recommended arranged for after hours). is responsible for the day-to-day conduct you contact the Broadspectrum Housing There is a roadhouse at Pimba called Spuds of activities on the Woomera Test Range. Office on (08) 8674 3260 to confirm if the that does very basic meals and is open from Approximately 55 RAAF uniformed and civilian house allocated to you will have a dish. 6am to 10pm with meals all day. The roadhouse personnel make up AFTRSQN. The bulk of Any contracting or purchasing of FOXTEL is 8km from the village and sells the only fuel AFTRSQN personnel are based at RAAF Base products or installation costs are at the Breen Park in Woomera village with Defence housing in background. locally. Sporties and the RSL are open for dinner Edinburgh. AFTRSQN has 14 permanent staff member’s expense. Woomera Rocket park Woomera Rocket park or drinks on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
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The Woomera swimming pool in the village provides much enjoyment for families, Defence staff and visitors alike.
Woomera Community Library has a wide range of books, movies, online magazines, EVERYTHING YOU NEED e-books and online software training. Sporting facilities include two football ovals, a gymnasium (Defence personnel have swipe OTHER access from the Heritage centre), outdoor AROUND TOWN basketball courts, a golf club, a shooting club, a darts club, an indoor squash centre and an outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally).
SERVICES ACCOMMODATION There is no running track, however the The Australia Post Office has limited services circumference of the town is little over 5kms MAW O A E HOTE PORT ADE AIDE and several computer/internet terminals for hire and is all bitumen. U TIO E TRE OOT A U (in location). Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Woomera Area School is located within The Village Store (more like a corner store) the township and currently has nine students. is open daily (check for hours), but most people For enquiries, contact the school principal, Mr Tony Holden on 0438 600 054 or email shop at Roxby Downs (76km north) or Port [email protected] Augusta (180km South). The Medical Centre in town is manned by a There is no public transport in or out of nurse five days a week and a doctor visits twice Woomera, no hire cars, no buses, no trains, CONTACT a week. Defence personnel are administratively no civilian air transport. There are also no church CONTACT managed in Woomera. services in Woomera. The closest town is Roxby Downs, 76km UE T PORT ADE AIDE EDUCATION A RIAR north of Woomera. It has a number of clubs, a Woomera Theatre (above left) Woolworths, Mitre 10, a cinema, several football PRIORY HOO and Woomera Area School clubs, hairdresser and churches. Achieving outstanding success in the education of boys in the Dominican tradition from Reception to Year 12, Blackfriars Priory School offers a vibrant and diverse learning community that fosters integrity, resilience and humility. To Roxby Downs 100 50 0 100 200 300 400 500 & Andamooka Breen Pk Specialising in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), METRES Blackfriars offers exciting educational opportunities in advanced technologies Ave
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Woomera and true greens. There are competitions during the C N women in a Catholic secondary school setting. We work Observatory o G ol R week and Golflink members are welcome. Come for C s in partnership with students and families from Years 7-12 a e O a r r A ri o C a social game or use the great practice areas with a A to achieve excellence in chosen pathways. Gleeson College P o VE wan St D i mb driving range for a small fee. Defence members’ rounds values community and knowing students as individuals. S a t r a le are half price (with Defence ID). Tha We welcome your call with further questions or to arrange a personal tour. Please visit our website to find out more. Ave CONTACT 08 8282 6600, [email protected] R Corilla To Coober Pedy d c 2017 Koala Cartography & Adelaide CONTACT 08 8281 5210, 6-30 Woomera Ave, Edinburgh Parks 40-60 Surrey Farm Drive, Golden Grove, gleeson.sa.edu.au
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