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34 50 Destination NSW PHOTOS: to the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains regions. You are indeed fortunate to be posted to this unique area: close enough to to explore >> SETTLING IN >> LIFESTYLE the history and art of our world-renowned capital, To help you establish your family at your new You have been posted to a beautiful part yet far enough away to avoid the bustle of the big posting, we’ve pulled together a handy guide of Australia so it’s worth making the most city and partake of the wonderfully relaxed regional to local services and more. of all that’s on offer! lifestyle that the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains regions have to offer. 4 28 This annual edition, the sixth that RAAFA WELCOME DCO Publications has produced, reflects the changes 6 32 that have occurred on the base and in the locality RAAF RICHMOND RAAF ASSOCIATION over the past year. We also are pleased to report a 19 RAAF GLENBROOK 34 FAMILIES change of our own: RAAFA Publications has taken over the Air Force Association’s Wings magazine, 21 CLUBS 44 EDUCATION publishing it in the same high quality as our Welcome handbooks. You will find copies around 22 RESERVES & CADETS 50 LIFESTYLE & MAPS the base, as well as online on our website: raafapublications.org.au. 24 RAAF RICHMOND 60 GUIDE TO THE AREA While you browse and hopefully enjoy the handbook and Wings, you may care to note that neither publication would be possible without the financial support of our sponsor and advertisers. MAGAZINE CONTACTS I would particularly like to mention Rolls Royce and MANAGING DIRECTOR AVM Neil Smith (ret) DIGITAL EDITION Defence Bank, who support us in both publications. ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Sue Guymer To read this publication online, go to raafapublications. We are also grateful to our host of local commercial EDITOR Sandy McPhie org.au/read-welcome-to-richmond companies who advertise with us. I encourage you ART DIRECTOR Katie Monin to consider their support whenever you are in the RAAF COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR DISCLAIMER market for their goods and services. Eamon Hamilton Information in the articles in this magazine was current Finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention MAPS © Koala Cartography at time of publication but more recent developments the assistance provided to us by senior people Sandra Cheetham 0434 081 807 should be checked with the relevant Defence and other authorities for currency and any changes to conditions. at Richmond and Glenbrook, and in particular, Content appearing in this publication does not Eamon Hamilton, who works tirelessly to CONTACT necessarily reflect the views or have the endorsement coordinate the editorial content from the bases. P 0407 708 077 of the Department of Defence or the publisher. While It’s fair to say that, without Eamon’s efforts, the E [email protected] every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and handbook would not happen. Eamon and I, and W raafapublications.org.au currency in the articles presented, reliance should indeed all of the RAAFA Publications production not be placed on the information contained without reference to the relevant authorities. No part of this team wish you an enjoyable tour at Richmond or Published by magazine may be reproduced without the written Glenbrook as the case may be, in the knowledge RAAFANSW Publications consent of RAAFANSW Publications. No responsibility that you will love living in the region. is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of advertisements or information. NEIL SMITH AM, MBE ON THE COVER Royal Australian Air Force Fire Fighters, Leading Aircraftwoman Sheridan Sandstrom and Air Vice Marshal (retired) Aircraftman Kyle Miller, of No.22 Squadron, in their full fire-fighting ensemble with a Truck Fire General Purpose Managing Director RAAFNSW Publications Pty Ltd Oshkosh Striker Air Transportable fire truck at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: CPL Casey Forster.

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AS YOUR NEW Senior Officer next generation of Australians to pursue a career in Air for RAAF Base Richmond, it’s my pleasure to welcome Force and STEM, however there’s opportunity for current everyone to our Base community in 2020. Air Force members to support them in this endeavour. Like many at Richmond, I’ve held a long connection The familiar C-130J Hercules, now in its 20th year of with this Base. I first came here in 1990 as a Navigator on operations, will continue to operate from Richmond, but C-130H Hercules. In my 30-year career with Air Force, 19 we’ll see its role continue to develop as we develop new of them have been spent at RAAF Base Richmond. tactics and work with industry to install new systems on If you’re on your first posting here, you’ll find what these aircraft. Throughout this change, our operational many of us have enjoyed – a community that is incredibly tempo will remain busy, with continued support to welcoming, and fiercely proud of the support it delivers operations including the Middle East, disaster relief to Defence operations. Our on-base community is missions closer to home, and major exercises including unique and includes families who live on, the various Pitch Black in the Northern Territory. messes, an active cinema and the numerous social clubs. All of these missions rely on a workforce of uniform, and While the Base has changed with the relocation of APS, Defence and industry, working together seamlessly several units in recent years, we’ve also witnessed the role of at Richmond. We will also continue to rely on the strong Richmond subtly grow to include new military capabilities support Richmond has always enjoyed from our local and broader commitment to the regional community. community. Whether you supply us with maintenance Last July, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) brought support, equipment and logistics, or other essential its Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker, named Marie Bashir after services, you all have an essential role here. a former state governor, to be permanently based at Looking ahead, I’m excited to be leading Richmond, Richmond. This is an asset supported on a routine basis and to be Commander Air Mobility Group, as we AIR COMMODORE by elements of our Base including No.22 Squadron aircraft approach the Air Force Centenary in 2021. The milestone CARL NEWMAN refuellers, by uniform and APS Air Traffic Controllers, falls on 31 March, but we can expect to support a number Senior Australian and by our security partners in MSS. The presence of of activities across the nation and throughout the year. Defence Force Officer, Marie Bashir at Richmond builds on the support we have For our RAAF Base Richmond community, there will RAAF Base Richmond provided NSW RFS in recent years, and extends the links be opportunities to share our story in the Hawkesbury Commander Air between our Base and the wider community. region, and thank them for their continued support. Mobility Group Similarly, the Base also recently welcomed Australian Whether it’s for the Centenary or day-to-day Air Force Cadets Diamond DA40 light aircraft, which you operations on this base, I’m looking forward to meeting can read about on page 23. The Diamonds will inspire the and working alongside all of you.

FIRSTLY, A VERY big welcome to Headquarters Air The restored buildings and the grounds remain unaltered Command at the base of the beautiful Blue Mountains. from the turn of the century. For more details see page 20 Whether Air Command was your posting of choice, or or go to the website environment.nsw.gov.au and search a choice provided for you, I guarantee you and your 'Lapstone Hotel'. family will grow to love the location and all it offers. RAAF Base Glenbrook is not like any other base. Due The location is not Sydney. In fact, it is just over an to the small number of personnel and the nature of our hour by train to the centre of Sydney. However, with work, we all know each other. With this comes a sense Glenbrook being only 10 minutes from Penrith, and 30 of community, and you will often see members of our minutes from Parramatta, there’s all the benefits of a large local community organisations participating in events at city not far from your doors. To the west, we have some RAAF Glenbrook. While the base itself may be small, we of the most amazing scenery, walks, and cafes. Many of are lucky enough to have great facilities and support. The our members walk into the local town from the base for pool, gymnasium and tennis courts are popular with our breakfast, lunch or coffee. While others take advantage of members and their families. We also have a well-stocked the many hiking tracks around RAAF Glenbrook. Before Welfare Store, which offers camping gear, mountain work, and some times during lunch hours, many traverse bikes, canoes and passes to local attractions such as the ZigZag Track, or walk/run along the . Jenolan Caves and Taronga Zoo. The Base itself is shrouded in history, with a number of Regardless of how long your posting is to notable buildings. Of greatest significance is the Officers Headquarters Air Command, I encourage you and your GROUP CAPTAIN Mess, which dates back to the 1870s. During the 1920s the family to make the most of your time here. Enjoy the KAARIN KOOIJ building became the magnificent Lapstone Hotel. In 1949 sights and become a part of our vibrant community. Senior ADF Officer the Commonwealth acquired the property, and in 1950 Welcome, and remember we work to live, so please take RAAF Base Glenbrook the facilities were occupied as RAAF Eastern Command. the time to enjoy the benefits our local area has to offer.

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IT IS AN ENORMOUS PLEASURE AND Even if this is your first Richmond or Glenbrook PRIVILEGE to welcome you to RAAF Base posting, you will already realise you are in one Richmond and Glenbrook as the new Federal of the most beautiful parts of the country. From Member for Macquarie. the sandy beaches of the at Our community recognises your service to Yarramundi Reserve – only a 15 minute drive from the nation and I hope you will feel welcomed the Richmond Base – to the Glenbrook entrance as you establish your lives here. Our schools, of the Blue Mountains National Park, there are local groups and businesses all appreciate the spectacular outdoor experiences. important role played by RAAF Richmond and You’ll find historic buildings throughout Glenbrook and we are a more vibrant area for Windsor, opportunities to pick your own fruit having so many of you living in our midst. on Bells Line of Road and the outdoor adventure I am honoured to represent so many of our activities that only the upper Blue Mountains ADF personnel and have a keen interest in issues can offer. faced by servicemen and women and the civilian It is a real honour to represent you and your workforce and your families. Please feel free to family in the Australian Parliament while you are SUSAN TEMPLEMAN MP get in touch with me and my office with any posted here and we hope this soon feels like home. Federal Member for Macquarie issues you may have. susantempleman.com.au

I AM HONOURED to welcome you to RAAF connect and support the RAAF personnel. Base Richmond. I have a deep association and The RAAF base is also home to the Marie affection for the Defence Force, having worked Bashir LAT, named in honour of former for a decade with Defence (Army). Governor of NSW. This is a first for Australia I know it is sometimes quite an upheaval and it is fitting that the Richmond Base is the having to relocate to a new area for work, custodian. so getting to understand the flavour of the In the past half-century, RAAF personnel community can take some time. The advantage have continued their work from Richmond you have in this area is the great respect I Base, supporting operations at home and and many in the Hawkesbury electorate have abroad. Richmond aircraft were among the first for our Defence personnel. The Hawkesbury to land in Darwin following Cyclone Tracy and community has a sense of pride with RAAF Base they brought the last Australians out of Saigon Richmond being the first base for logistics and during the Vietnam War. They also sustained transportation in NSW. Australian troops on operations in East Timor, The community recognises the economic, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. ROBYN PRESTON social, employment and goodwill links the My office will always welcome you State Member for Hawkesbury base provides to this region and there is much on (02) 4578 0300, hawkesbury@parliament. history and trust that has been earned. One nsw.gov.au or visit my website of the rewarding opportunities of my role is to robynpreston.com.au.

WELCOME TO RAAF BASE GLENBROOK you will never be short of things to do located at the gateway to the majestic when you are not at work. Blue Mountains. The region boasts a vast array of quality As someone who grew up in a Defence services from schools to a world-renowned Force family I appreciate the benefit of teaching hospital and also a smorgasbord being able to find your feet quickly in a of sport and cultural offerings every week. new environment. I have my RAAF heritage to thank for the The greater Penrith and Blue Mountains beginnings of my connection with this region area is home to a diverse range of locations I now represent in the NSW Parliament. and activities. From the Glenbrook Village I thank you for your service to our nation where you can get lost in choice of great cafes and warmly welcome you to one of the best and specialty shops to the vibrant Penrith CBD, regions in Australia. stuartayres.com.au

STUART AYRES MP State Member for Penrith, Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for WestConnex, Minister for Sport

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An Air Force C-130J Hercules conducts low level training and flare drops over RAAF Base Richmond and the wider Hawkesbury area. CPL David Gibbs CPL David PHOTO:

6 WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 RAAF RICHMOND A proud history A PROUD PART OF THE HAWKESBURY AND WIDER SYDNEY COMMUNITY, RAAF BASE RICHMOND’S ROOTS IN THE AREA EXTEND MORE THAN A CENTURY, AND TODAY IT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR DEFENCE.

OLDING THE DISTINCTION of being new base in Sydney couldn’t be located near the Air Force’s second oldest base, it is the coast, due to the risk (at the time) of a located within the naval bombardment. The base, however, still hbetween Windsor and Richmond, needed to be within flying distance of the sea and remains home to the RAAF’s transport so as to allow for cooperation with the Royal headquarters, Air Mobility Group. Australian Navy. Its origins began with Parramatta dentist The new base needed to be located William Hart in 1912, who took off in his self- close to major road and rail links that would made monoplane from a patch of land connect it with local industry, but also required in the Hawkesbury known as Ham Common. enough open space for pilots to fly without An early aviation enthusiast, Hart’s flights endangering the public. thrilled the largely rural communities of The Ham Common site between Richmond Richmond and Windsor, but even he couldn’t and Windsor matched the requirements have imagined the aviation legacy to follow. perfectly. As it was located adjacent to Windsor In September 1912, a serious accident Road and the Richmond train line, it had hospitalised William Hart and ended his flying suitable transport links to Sydney, plus it had days in the Hawkesbury, however his efforts existing aviation facilities from World War I. had sparked the imagination of others. RAAF Base Richmond was formed on 30 The outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 led to June 1925, and the first biplanes – belonging the establishment of a flying school at Ham to No. 3 Squadron - arrived from RAAF Base Common the following year, and it was taken on Point Cook the following day. as a State Government-sponsored school in 1916. Graduates from the Flying School would How the Base evolved either join the at Point With aviation still largely in its infancy in the Cook in Melbourne, or be shipped to the Royal 1920s and 1930s, the role of the Air Force was Flying Corps in Europe. largely to work in direct support of the Army and Navy — but the best means of doing this THE FORMATION OF THE RAAF was still being explored. The flying school at Ham Common was That ranged from tasks such as disbanded following the war, but the facilities reconnaissance, aerial spotting of artillery that remained caught the attention of the Royal and naval bombardment, although the RAAF Australian Air Force (RAAF) when it first formed did conduct some experiments in aviation as an independent service in March 1921. from Richmond, including the first use of The RAAF originated at RAAF Base Point Cook parachutes in Australia in 1927. in Melbourne, but the need for a second base — Amongst the RAAF biplanes flying over located in Sydney — was quickly discerned. the Hawkesbury were a number of aviation Senior Officers in the RAAF judged that a pioneers on trailblazing flights, including

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Sir , Amy Johnson THE BASE TODAY suggests, facilitates the care of sick and and Jean Batten. Today, RAAF Base Richmond finds itself retaining wounded personnel on Defence aircraft). RAAF Base Richmond’s relationship with its strong links to the air transport role, housing A host of other units are also located Sydney was further consolidated with the No. 37 Squadron (with its C-130J Hercules). at the Base, including local detachments establishment of a ‘Citizens Air Force’ unit, Coordinating these Squadrons — and a for Aircraft Research and Development No. 22 Squadron, in 1937. It remains today a host of other air mobility units at other RAAF Unit; No.1 Security Forces Squadron, key part of RAAF Base Richmond’s garrison Bases — calls on the talents of other units at No.453 Squadron (Air Traffic Control), and reserve personnel support today. RAAF Base Richmond, including Headquarters No.28 Squadron (Imagery) and No.87 As war clouds darked in Europe during the Air Mobility Group, No.84 Wing and the Air Squadron (Intelligence). No.65 Squadron — late 1930s, RAAF Base Richmond underwent Mobility Control Centre. an Airfield Engineering unit — also operates considerable expansion, including construction On top of this are support units such as Air a detachment from RAAF Base Richmond. of the present-day Officers’ Mess and Mobility Training Development Unit and the Recent milestones celebrated by the Commander’s residences. Army’s own No.176 Air Dispatch Squadron. base in 2018 included the 75th anniversary With the outbreak of World War II in Other key units and organisations based of the formation of No.37 Squadron in June, September 1939, a number of flying squadrons at RAAF Base Richmond are Air Lift Systems and the 60th anniversary of RAAF Hercules at RAAF Base Richmond were dispatched to Program Office (providing logistics and flying operations in November. Memorials Europe and the Middle East. sustainment to the C-130J and C-27J), No.22 commemorating the 1943 Battle of the When the war came to the Pacific in Squadron (delivering garrison support to Bismarck Sea and the death of Cross December 1941, RAAF Base Richmond found RAAF Base Richmond), and No.3 Aeromedical awardee Flight Lieutenant were itself a major centre of aircraft maintenance Evacuation Squadron (which, as the name also created. and repairs, as well as a training ground for personnel — from initial recruits through to Army paratroops and new attack bomber squadrons bound for New Guinea. THE BASE AT A GLANCE POST WORLD WAR II RAAF Base Richmond is an important hub for the Australian Defence Force While the RAAF experienced considerable because of its geographical location to Sydney. drawdown of aircraft, personnel and bases It is hoped that the diversity of challenge and • Airbus Group Australia Pacific following the end of the Second World War, variety offered to you at RAAF Base Richmond • Ball Aerospace RAAF Base Richmond remained on strength and in the Hawkesbury local area will make your • CAE in a variety of roles. stay rewarding and enjoyable. • Defence Community Organisation Between 1951 and 1967, maritime patrol The following units and major commercial • Defence Maintenance Management missions were flown along the east coast of contractors to Defence are all located at, • Joint Logistics Unit – East Australia by twin-engine Neptune surveillance or have significant facilities based at, • Defence Support Richmond planes operating from Richmond. Vampire RAAF Base Richmond: • Headquarters Air Mobility Group and Meteor jet fighters belonging to No.22 • No.1 Security Forces Squadron Squadron also called Richmond home. Detachment Richmond • Headquarters No. 84 Wing A new role for RAAF Base Richmond • No.15 Ground Liaison Section • Lockheed Martin emerged in the 1950s, however, one that it • Marshall Aerospace continues to fulfil today. The steady increase • 176 Air Dispatch Squadron • MSS Security of RAAF air transport aircraft during the 1950s • No.22 (City of Sydney) Squadron • Northrop Grumman Intregrated saw Richmond become a logistics ‘hub’ for • No.28 Squadron Detachment Richmond Defence Services Defence, initially with the venerable C-47 • No.3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron • Raytheon Dakota — an iconic twin-engine transport • No. 37 Squadron • Scho ol of Post Graduate Studies aircraft from the war. • No.65 Squadron Detachment Richmond (Richmond Detachment) Then, in December 1958, the first C-130A • A ircraft Research and Development Unit • United States Air Force Detachment Hercules transport aircraft touched down (Richmond Test and Evaluation Flight) at RAAF Base Richmond, and with this • RAAF School of Administration and Logistics • No .453 Squadron Detachment Richmond (and subsequent) models of the Hercules, Training (Richmond Detachment) (Air Traffic Control) personnel from RAAF Base Richmond would • R AAF Richmond has three Defence Messes: an be transported around the globe. • No. 65 Ground Liaison Section Officers’ Mess, Sergeants’ Mess and Airmans’ Mess, Hercules from Richmond have been • No.87 Squadron Air Mobility Tactical as well as commercial services on Base that include instrumental in supporting Australian personnel Intelligence Flight a canteen, barber, motor mechanic, Australian from the Vietnam War through to Peacekeeping • ADF Investigative Services – Joint Military Bank and Defence Bank. Operations in Asia, the Middle East and the Investigations Office Richmond • The local Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC) South Pacific, and right through to the Middle • Air Mobility Training and unit is No.336 Squadron AAFC. East region today. As well as the Hercules, other Development Unit • R ichmond Health Centre transport aircraft that have called Richmond • Air Lift Systems Program Office • No . 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron home include the DHC-4 Caribou (1964 to 1993) • Air Force Improvement Team (Richmond) (Richmond Detachment) and Boeing 707 (1979 to 2008).

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The sun sets over No.37 Squadron C-130J A97- 448 displaying a range of modifications on the RAAF Base Richmond flight line

key assets EACH OF THE SQUADRONS AND DETACHMENTS AT RAAF

BASE RICHMOND HAS A FASCINATING BACKGROUND. Said CPL David PHOTO: No.37 Squadron When the squadron was established at RAAF country. No.37 Squadron would fly Diggers and Flying the C-130J Base Laverton in Melbourne in 1943, it flew other Defence personnel across to Vung Tau in Hercules transport Lockheed Lodestars that were powered by two South Vietnam and bring home wounded and from RAAF Base radial engines and could carry 14 passengers on deceased soldiers. Richmond, No.37 long distance flights across Australia and into Later, the squadron would bring out the Squadron’s work takes New Guinea. last Australians from Saigon in April 1975, and them from the skies The arrival of larger C-47 Dakota transports sustain Australian peacekeeping missions in over the Hawkesbury later in the war allowed for increased payloads the Sinai, Solomon Islands and East Timor. It to runways all over on flights, and after the Japanese surrender would also serve on the national stage, carrying the world. in August 1945, No.37 Squadron carried home a stud bull to the People’s Republic of China in Each Hercules can carry up to 20 tonnes Australian prisoners of war, many of who had November 1973, Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles of cargo or approximately 100 passengers to not seen home soil since 1941. on an art gallery tour of Australia, and join anywhere required by the Australian Defence The occupation of Japan subsequently other RAAF Squadrons in carrying civilians Force or Australian Government. called for No.37 Squadron to fly a fortnightly during the 1989 airline pilot’s strike. Those destinations range from major scheduled service around Australia and across In 1999, No.37 Squadron received its first of 12 international airports to dusty airstrips in the to Japan — a journey of more than 20,000km. C-130J Hercules transports, a type it continues highlands of , or even a The flights were carried out with a perfect to operate today. The 20th Anniversary of C-130J drop zone for aerial resupply when landings safety record until post-war disarmament saw operations at 37 Squadron was celebrated on are impossible. No.37 Squadron disestablished in 1947. 6 September 2019. In 2019, No.37 Squadron celebrated the 75th In 1966, No.37 Squadron was re-formed, this While they’re commonly seen flying from anniversary of its establishment. Since 1966, time at RAAF Base Richmond with the C-130E RAAF Base Richmond, a lot of their work is it has flown different models of the Hercules, Hercules. The Squadron was established to conducted at low-level, with crews flying but today’s C-130Js can fly further, faster, and form the ‘air bridge’ between Australia and in a formation of aircraft, with the use of deliver more than their predecessors. South Vietnam during the conflict in that night-vision goggles.

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Australian Army soldiers from 176 Air Dispatch Squadron prepare to parachute No.65 Squadron from a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A When the Air Force Globemaster aircraft. deploys to, and operates within expeditionary environs, it needs to ensure its air bases remain safe and fit for purpose to support the projection of air power. 65 Squadron plays a crucial role in this regard. The primary role of 65 Squadron is to provide an air base recovery (ABR) capability, building on Air Force experience in the role that has been in existence since the WWII. With the Unit headquarters and one ABR flight co-located at RAAF Townsville, 65 Squadron’s second ABR flight is located at RAAF Base Richmond and Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. The Squadron was established on 1 July 2015 CPL Casey Forster and consists of Airfield Engineers, Plumbers, Plant Operators, Electricians, Carpenters, Armament PHOTO: Technicians, Armament Engineers, Personnel 176 Air Dispatch Squadron pushed from the side doors of RAAF Dakota Capability and Supply staff. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron of the 9th Force aircraft in order to resupply the Diggers fighting 65 Squadron is responsible for the raising, Support Battalion is responsible for providing the ground war below. training and sustainment of ABR teams that an Air Dispatch capability to the Australian It carried on through the Malayan Emergency form part of larger Defence elements when Defence Force. This includes dropping and the Vietnam War, with 176 Air Dispatch expeditionary operations are necessary. Principally, equipment from aircraft to resupply Soldiers Company being formed in 1967. It became 176 those ABR teams augment Air Force’s Contingency on the ground. Air Dispatch Squadron in 1973 and relocated Response Squadrons to ensure the air base The soldiers of 176 Air Dispatch Squadron from Penrith to RAAF Base Richmond in 1993. activation, sustainment and emergency repair. ABR prepare, maintain, repair and dispatch the Since then, it has been deployed on a teams possess a broad array of skills to ensure air equipment required to deliver this capability. significant number of Defence military, operations can continue, regardless of the threat Other functions of the Squadron include peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, environment faced. ABR teams can also construct conducting personnel parachuting, operating and most notably played a key role in supporting defensive structures, provide explosive hazard materiel handling equipment and external lift, the RAAF airdrop of supplies to Iraqi civilians in management and contribute to the physical where cargo is carried underneath Australian Mt Sinjar and Amirli in 2014. security and active defence of an air base. Defence Force helicopters S-70A-9 Black Hawk, In 2016 and 2017, it worked with Air Force 65SQN personnel can also be employed CH-47 Chinook or MRH90 Taipan. and the Australian Antarctic Division to fly the to repair damage to aircraft parking, taxiways The Air Dispatch role in the longest airdrop missions in Australian history, and runways. This requires expertise in civil has its origins in the skies of New Guinea during airdropping fuel and supplies to the southern- engineering and construction, and an array World War II, when cargo and supplies were most continent. of construction equipment and vehicles.

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aeromedical evacuation missions on a variety of civilian and military aircraft including Air Force C-17A Globemaster, C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan. Since its formation No.3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has supported the evacuation of civilian hospital patients from Bundaberg, provided aeromedical care following natural disasters in Nepal, Vanuatu and Fiji and continues to retrieve and care for Australian servicemen and women from around the world.

No. 87 Squadron - Air Mobility Tactical Intelligence Flight The key role of No.87 Squadron is to provide intelligence support to the Air Force, ensuring Defence personnel are adequately informed of some of the challenges they may face on operations. Many personnel at RAAF Base Richmond can

SGT Kirk Peacock SGT find themselves being first on the scene during times of crisis, which makes the information PHOTO: and briefings they receive from No.87 A Royal Australian Air Force aeromedical evacuation team prepare to move a medical evacuee onto a Squadron all the more vital. United States Air Force C-130J Hercules, as part of Exercise Cope North 19, Baker Airfield, Tinian Island. The unit’s Air Mobility Tactical Intelligence Flight (AMTIF) is located at RAAF Bases No.3 Aeromedical evolved during the Vietnam War with the Richmond and Amberley, with the higher No.87 Evacuation introduction into service of the more capable Squadron headquarters located at RAAF Base Squadron C-130 Hercules which has provided decades Edinburgh in . The unit was originally established in June No.3 Aeromedical of aeromedical evacuation support in 1942 as a photographic reconnaissance unit Evacuation Squadron operational theatres such as East Timor and in the Northern Territory, and later flew the was formed in 2013 to the Middle East. Lightning and Mosquito reconnaissance planes. provide a specialised RAAF aeromedical evacuation has also Disbanded in 1953, the unit was re-formed in July global aeromedical provided significant benefit to the civilian 2006 under its present-day guise. retrieval capability for community, particularly following terrorist the Australian Defence Force. The Squadron bombings in Bali, natural disasters in South East Air Intelligence Analyst - Operational Intelligence was originally formed as No.3 RAAF Hospital Asia and cyclone and flood evacuation events Leading Aircraftwoman Hermione Wald, of No. 87 established in 1940, providing dedicated in Australia. Squadron Air Mobility Tactical Intelligence Flight, hospital services for more than 60 years. Prior to the formation of No.3 Aeromedical provides No. 35 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Oran The Squadron motto, Care Where Needed, Evacuation Squadron in 2013, aeromedical Harden with a mission brief. exemplifies a tradition of Air Force aeromedical evacuation services were conducted by all care to the servicemen and women of the RAAF health units. Conflicts in Afghanistan and Australian Defence Force that dates back to Iraq in recent decades have highlighted the WWII. During WWII, ill and injured soldiers, requirement for a dedicated unit of clinical staff sailors and airmen were returned to Australia whose primary task is to perform aeromedical from New Guinea and the Middle East under evacuations, and this was the primary driver the care of nurses on board C-47 Dakotas of the unit’s formation and re-focused role. and other transport aircraft, and following the The Squadron now comprises a cadre of war, prisoners of war were returned home full-time and part-time medical, nursing CPL Casey Forster to Australia cared for by medical staff. and para-medical professionals and support personnel dedicated to the conduct of The RAAF aeromedical evacuation role PHOTO:

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Sergeant Brodie Stewart (foreground) of No. 37 Squadron assists Flight Sergeant payloads and personnel to the frontline of Liam Higgins with the loading of pallets operations (using the C-130J and the C-27J). onto the C-130J Fuselage Trainer at It also includes meeting the demands of moving RAAF Base. Richmond. VIP passengers using the Boeing Business Jet, the Falcon 7x and the KC-30A aircraft. Air Mobility Group was known as Air Lift Group until April 2013 and underwent a name change to better reflect the range of capabilities delivered by the group, and to align with terminology used by coalition air forces.

Air Mobility Control Centre The Air Mobility Control Centre (AMCC) manages the tasking and allocation of the RAAF's air mobility fleet. Receiving requests from across Defence, the AMCC staff must assign cargo and passengers to different RAAF transport that are available, making the most efficient use of the

CPL Casey Forster resources available to them. Planning for these missions can take months in advance, but the PHOTO: AMCC is also dynamic in its response to real world Headquarters Headquarters contingencies that force changes to its plans. The 84 Wing Air Mobility AMCC is also a hive of activity during short-notice No.84 Wing is one Group events such as disaster relief and deployments ILITY OB G to crises around the world. of two Wings under M R When the Australian O R U Air Mobility Group. I P Defence Force needs A Located at RAAF Base to get somewhere Richmond, No.84 Wing quickly, the job of

is responsible for the M flying them typically O H B C IL EA guidance, governance ITY AND R falls to Air Mobility and leadership of its Group. Headquarters three subordinate squadrons – No.37 Squadron, Air Mobility Group is located at RAAF Base No.35 Squadron, and the Air Mobility Training Richmond and from January 2020 is led by and Development Unit. No.84 Wing manages Air Commodore Carl Newman. the Force Generation of the Air Force’s light and The headquarters is responsible for a workforce medium combat airlift capability, as well as aerial of approximately 1,500 personnel at three bases delivery load clearances and select air logistics, across Australia and provides Defence with fixed- aircrew and technical training. No.37 Squadron wing airlift and air-to-air refuelling capabilities. and its fleet of C-130J Hercules aircraft, along with The Air Mobility capability ranges from flying Sergeant Jessica Johnson (left) and Flying the Air Mobility Training and Development Unit, up to 70 tonnes of cargo (on the C-17A) to Officer Annemarie Peacock discuss an are both located at Richmond. No.35 Squadron air-to-air refuelling more than 1,000km from upcoming mission in the Air Mobility Control CPL Oliver Carter Centre at RAAF Base Richmond.

and its fleet of C-27J Spartan aircraft are located a home base (with the KC-30A), and delivering PHOTO: at RAAF Base Amberley. No.84 Wing has a proud history dating back to 1944 when it was formed as an Army Co-operation Wing in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II. At the time, No.84 Wing governed squadrons of CAC Boomerangs and Wirraways, Auster observation planes, and Bristol Beauforts. Its duties included reconnaissance and artillery spotting, delivering supplies and marking targets for other attack aircraft. Dis-established in 1946, it remained dormant until being reactivated as a transport Wing in 1991.

Personnel from RAAF Base Richmond on the Air Amanda SGT Campbell Mobility Group change in command parade. PHOTO:

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No. 1 Security Williamtown, Canberra, Williams and East Sale. Response Squadron at national and Forces The Squadron is responsible for providing international level. This unit moves with the Squadron Force Protection measures across those base and continues to meet the security needs Richmond locations, which includes weapon training to of RAAF Base Richmond operations as it moves Detachment base personnel, military working dog patrols into the future. No.1 Security Forces for the base and security governance support Australian Defence Guard, Sergeant Chris Squadron provides to lodger units. External to base requirements, the unit Rounsley from No 1 Security Forces Squadron Ground Defence, issues a weapon using the new Automated Security and contributes to very short notice to move Data Capture Unit technology at RAAF Airbase Protection personnel at Richmond, expeditionary effects as part of a Contingency Base Richmond. CPL Casey Forster PHOTO:

No. 453 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) fleet. No.453 Squadron Squadron was originally formed at Bankstown Detachment in May 1941 and served much of World War II Richmond as a fighter squadron in South Asia, flying the 453SQN Richmond Brewster Buffalo and the . Flight provides Air Disbanded in 1946, it was re-established in Traffic Services through December 2010 to manage air traffic control a joint workforce of capability for RAAF Bases Williamtown, controllers and technical Edinburgh, Pearce, East Sale and Richmond, staff. The technical staff as well as HMAS Albatross at Nowra. are responsible for the maintenance of the Air Traffic Systems, Radios and various navigational Royal Australian Air Force Communication aids utilised in the airspace. The controller Electronic Technician, Leading Aircraftman Dougal Ford, works in the radio equipment workforce is responsible for providing airspace

room of the air traffic control tower at RAAF CPL Casey Forster control around RAAF Base Richmond but can Base Richmond.

also support deployed airfields and the Navy’s PHOTO:

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Physical Training Instructor, Corporal Allan Cottrell, observes Defence Work Experience

CPL Casey Forster Program participants Tri (left) and Alana abseiling at Bowen Mountain. PHOTO:

No.22 Squadron Bill Newton, a pilot with No.22 Squadron, was equipment maintenance, chaplaincy, physical For more than 80 posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross — training, and wider base coordination which is years, No.22 Air Base the only RAAF pilot in the Pacific Theatre to executed through the RAAF Richmond Airbase Operations Squadron, receive the honour — for his actions in combat Command Post. located at RAAF Base between 16 to 18 March 1943. No.22 Squadron maintains strong ties to local Richmond, has been No.22 Squadron continued serving and state-based agencies, including NSW Police, synonymous with the throughout the South West Pacific Theatre, later NSW Rural Fire Service, and other agencies that City of Sydney. flying the British-designed Bristol Beaufighter work within the community. From its inception Formed at RAAF Base attack aircraft.Returning to Australia following through to today, No.22 Squadron has retained Richmond on 20 April 1936, No.22 Squadron was the war, it was disbanded in August 1946 at a strong link with the City of Sydney and the established as a ‘Citizen Air Force’ squadron and Deniliquin, only to be reformed in April 1948 Hawkesbury community. was initially equipped with Hawker Demon and in Bankstown.No.22 Squadron once again Gipsy Moth aircraft. While the Citizen Air Force became a mixture of permanent and part-time offered civilians a chance to participate in the Air Force personnel, flying the Mustang fighter relatively new world of aviation on a part time and de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. Shortly basis while still pursuing their civilian vocations, after, the Squadron relocated to Sydney’s west it also provided a large number of trained airmen at Schofields and received a S-51 Dragonfly should they be needed in time of war. helicopter, one of the first helicopters to be In September 1939, following the outbreak operated in the Sydney area for search and of World War II, No.22 Squadron was called rescue missions. to active service and flew its first operational Later, No.22 Squadron entered the jet age, mission searching for submarines off the Sydney flying the jet fighter and coastline with aircraft. eventually the Gloster Meteor. In 1953, No. 22 In April 1942, the Squadron was re-equipped Squadron returned to RAAF Base Richmond, and with the American-made A-20 Boston bomber. has called this Base home since then. Its flying Carrying a three-person crew and a 910kg operations ceased in June 1960, and it continued bomb load, the Boston was also armed with six serving as a Citizen Air Force, later reorganised forward-firing machine guns. No.22 Squadron as the Air Force Reserves, at the base. attacked several submarines off the coast of In 2010, under a reorganisation of combat Sydney before being sent to New Guinea in support functions at RAAF Bases, No.22 October 1942. Squadron took on the air base operations Sergeant Susan Robinson of No. 22 Against Japanese forces in New Guinea, No.22 support role for RAAF Base Richmond. This sees Squadron at the Richmond RSL ANZAC Dickson Christopher SGT Squadron excelled, playing an important role in No.22 Squadron providing everything from Commemorative Service.

the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Flight Lieutenant airfield firefighting, air movements, vehicle and PHOTO:

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No. 28 Squadron RICHMOND HEALTH CENTRE support sustained operations or short-notice – Richmond Richmond Health Centre (RICHC) provides contingency deployments. Detachment health care to ADF members and ensures 1EHS deployable capabilities include: primary No.28 Squadron the health preparedness of all ADF personnel health/emergency departments, surgery, Imagery Detachments posted to RAAF Base Richmond, Headquarters intensive care, dental, environmental health, provide direct Air Command (Glenbrook) and Defence general wards, pathology, medical imaging, assistance to Air Establishment Orchard Hills. RICHC is logistics and a deployable health facility Force with tactical commanded by Joint Health Unit Northern command and control element. level public affairs NSW, Joint Health Command. It provides At permanent air bases, 1EHS contributes to and communication medical (general and aviation), dental, base health effects through the augmentation effects through imagery support. While it is environmental and allied health services of Air Force health personnel to work within headquartered at HMAS Harman, ACT, 28SQN (mental health, physiotherapy, rehabilitation Joint Health Command garrison health centres operates a number of base detachments and pharmacy). With augmentation (eg staffing Aerodrome Emergency Health including one at RAAF Base Richmond. from 3AMES and 1EHS, RICHC enables a Response, primary health/sick parade). The Imagery Detachment at RAAF Base health response for local military flying Richmond has a team of highly experienced NSW Rural Fire Service and parachuting activities, and an airfield specialists tasked with capturing stills and video emergency response. In July, RAAF Base Richmond welcomed of Air Force and the wider Defence at work. RICHC is open 0730-1630 Monday to the arrival of Marie Bashir, a Boeing 737 Large Imagery specialists also provide photography Air Tanker purchased by the NSW Rural Fire services such as official portraits and pre- Thursday, and 0730-1430 Friday. Sick parade is Monday to Friday 0730-1000. Service (RFS). deployment ID photography, as well as editing Using RAAF Base Richmond as its home base and post-production of imagery and vision, For general enquiries and appointments call all year round, the aircraft, named after the first which can include web clips and other 02 4587 3005. In an emergency, please call 000. female Governor of NSW, will be able to reach digital shorts. NO.1 EXPEDITIONARY HEALTH any bushfire in NSW within an hour of taking The nature of their work often requires SQUADRON – RICHMOND off. It carries a fuel load of 15,000 litres and can them to deploy individually or in small teams DETACHMENT also carry 70 passengers if required to transport covering domestic and international exercises, as well as providing support to operations No.1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS) emergency services personnel. and major events. delivers deployable health support to Air Additional Large Air Tanker aircraft such No,28 Squadron is also responsible Force and ADF operations. Headquartered as the Hercules and RJ85 will continue to for a number of Specialist Reserve Public at RAAF Base Amberley, 1EHS has detachments operate from RAAF Base Richmond during the Affairs Officers across Australia, including at RAAF Bases Townsville, Wagga, East Sale bushfire season, along with the Rockwell Aero several who are located in the Sydney area. and Richmond. Commander ‘Bird Dog’ spotter aircraft used Imagery support requests at RAAF Bases As the Health Services Wing lead for the to direct Large Air Tankers from the air. Richmond and Glenbrook can be made to deployable Air Force Role 2 health facility The arrival of Marie Bashir builds on the close [email protected] and resuscitative surgical capabilities, 1EHS support that has been provided by RAAF Base or [email protected]. maintains these specialist health elements to Richmond to the NSW RFS over the past decade.

Boomer an Avro RJ85 Air Tanker contracted

to the NSW Rural Fire Service from Conair Gibbs CPL David Group takes off from RAAF Base Richmond. PHOTO:

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A No.37 Squadron C-130J Hercules orbits Air Lift Systems Program RAAF Base Curtin during a demonstration of Office (ALSPO) a Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System using Sustainment of modern aircraft is performed by a 2,000-pound Ambassador parachute that had been repacked by Army Air Dispatch soldiers. teams of maintainers, engineers, supply chain, contract management and support personnel. At RAAF Base Richmond, the Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) is responsible for ensuring that all the sustainment resources an aircraft needs to keep flying are always available. As part of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), ALSPO works with Industry to provide engineering and sustainment (such as spare parts or other consumables) for the Air Force’s fleet of C-130J Hercules and the C-27J Spartan transport aircraft. ALSPO also conducts sustainment of the Alison T56 Turboprop engine, which powers the AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. While much of the maintenance work on these aircraft is conducted by Air Force personnel, deeper level maintenance that can be more invasive and require longer periods on the ground is conducted by industry partners for C-130J aircraft. Whereas all maintenance on the C-27J is undertaken by Air Force personnel, with adhoc supplementation by contracted workforce on an as required basis. ALSPO manages the contracts for any supplemental contracted workforce to support Air Force in maintaining the C-27J Spartan fleet. ALSPO is therefore responsible for managing Air Force’s engagement with these industry partners. The workforce within ALSPO combines Air Force personnel as well as Defence civilians. The combination marries together a mix of firsthand experience in supporting these aircraft and systems on operations, and corporate knowledge of how to sustain them. PHOTO: WO1 Andrew Jones PHOTO:

Air Mobility personnel to safely prepare and deliver cargo Training and from aircraft. Development This requires work with the Hercules, Unit C-27J Spartan and C-17A Globemaster III. New If the Australian helicopters such as the MRH90 Taipan and CH- Defence Force 47F Chinook also fall into the purview of AMTDU. needs a new piece These practices were first conducted by of equipment Defence during World War II on the C-47 carried underneath a Dakota, but were done so in a far more ad hoc helicopter, loaded into fashion. Following the war, steps were taken to a transport aircraft, or safely dropped from an ‘professionalise’ this practice until the creation aircraft flying at 200 kilometres per hour, they of AMTDU in 1965. come to one place – the Air Mobility Training At the time, the RAAF and Army were and Development Unit (AMTDU). providing more and more capability to the Thomas Chambers from Standard Aero (Right) AMTDU’s tasks include Aerial Delivery Vietnam War, and the RAAF was fielding shows Aero Nautical Engineer, Flight Lieutenant load clearances; developing new methods new transport aircraft that pushed its airlift Simon Kube from ALSPO a part of the C-130 capability into new environments — from the Quick Engine Change Unit in the Standard of carrying equipment and vehicles by air, Aero workshop at RAAF Base Richmond. conducting core Air Mobility aircrew and UH-1 Iroquois helicopter and DHC-4 Caribou technical training and qualifying Army transport to the (then) new C-130 Hercules.

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RICHMOND BASE FACILITIES

The main gate precinct, located on Dight Street at Phone 02 4588 5333, email richmond@ RAAF Base Richmond, opened in March 2015, serves australianmilitartybank.com.au as the main entry/exit point for personnel and visitors website australianmilitarybank.com.au to RAAF Base Richmond. A roundabout at the front An Australian Military Bank Mobile Banker gate also serves as the entry driveway for the Pass is available by appointment and can meet you Office (call 02 4587 2560), which is manned 24 hours at a time and place that suits you. Call Alana Bolton a day. No access to the Base is permitted without an on 0407 218 970 or email abolton@ authorised pass, which must be obtained from the australianmilitarybank.com.au Pass Office. BASE SERVICE CENTRE SPORTS FACILITIES A variety of sporting facilities An on-base mechanical service and repair facility are available to Defence members and their families caters to all Air Force personnel, civilians and at the Base, including squash courts, tennis courts, a contractors on base. It supplies warranty log book gymnasium, a 50m swimming pool, cricket pitch and service and scheduled vehicle servicing, tyres, soccer/football grounds. registration inspections, fleet/government vehicle GYM The gym is available for use by Defence services and everything in between. members all year round. It is fully equipped with Open 7am-5pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays weights and cardio equipment and the staff are able by appointment. to provide individual fitness programs to participants. It is open from 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (call Call Mitch Robertson 0407 043 527 or 02 4587 2681, 02 4587 2615). Richmond also has a boxing studio for email [email protected] personal training sessions and circuit-style classes. AAFCANS POOL The 50m pool is open during the summer AAFCANS operates two shopfronts on base. months, usually from the October long weekend until Main Store, commercial precinct (opposite the Anzac Day. It is also open to Defence families. swimming pool), Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 7am-2pm. TENNIS COURTS There are three tennis courts Trojan Kiosk, Eastern End (between 37 Squadron available for general use and, along with the squash and Air Movements), Mon-Thu 7am-1.30pm, courts, can be booked by contacting the gym. Fri 7am-11.30pm.

BASE SERVICES LITTLE EAGLES CHILDCARE DEFENCE BANK - Richmond Branch OPERATING HOURS: 0630-1800 Monday to Friday, OPEN: 0900-1600 Monday to Friday 50 weeks a year (closed two weeks over Christmas). Phone 02 4570 3600, email richmond@ Phone 02 4587 3515 or 4587 73514 defencebank.com.au website defencebank.com.au BLUE HOUSE BEFORE/AFTER/VACATION CARE OPERATING HOURS: 0630-1730 Monday AUSTRALIAN MILITARY BANK to Friday for vacation care OPEN: 0900-1600 Monday to Thursday, 0630-1000 & 1430-1730 for before and after 0900-1400 Friday school care. Phone 02 4587 1981

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Chaplain's Chaplain Squadron Leader Troy White says a prayer during the

commemorative service for the 76th anniversary of the Battle CPL Casey Forster of the Bismarck Sea held at RAAF Base Richmond.

welcome PHOTO: RAAF Base Richmond is served the wider Australian Defence Force and believe Amaris (12). We have fond memories from a by a team of chaplains and support that this is a strength that can really bring us all historic link to the Hawkesbury, having lived staff who provide chaplaincy to all together in a united purpose. in the area when I was the police prosecutor It will be great to get to know you all on a at Windsor Local Court from 2000-2004. Richmond Defence Force personnel personal level in some way and that we can This region offers not only beautiful scenery, and their families. operate as a true family as we celebrate the ups but also so many places to live an active lifestyle whether you enjoy bush walking, skiing on WELCOME TO 2020 at RAAF Base and support in the downs of life. We recognise that we all face various challenges in life and the river, camping or a nice cup of coffee Richmond from your Chaplaincy within the historical CBD. team. We believe this year will full of work, be it strained relationships, workplace issues, grief in loss and really the list is endless. The Chaplaincy Centre can be found opposite opportunity and excitement for you and your the pool area in a very lovely and inviting family here in the wonderful Hawkesbury Valley It is important that none of us feel alone and isolated, rather we do life together. refurbished married quarter that probably dates and Blue Mountains regions. back to the 1930s. We hope that you will come Your chaplains are here not just for the My name is Chaplain Troy White and I feel to love your Chaplaincy Centre and find it as religious, spiritual and ritual matters, but rather blessed to be a part of a great base along a place of refuge, restoration and recovery. for the broad spectrum of life and we do so in a with the other chaplains here being Chaplain Throughout the year we host a number of confidential manner within a safe environment. Angela Stanflield, Chaplain Karyn Ey, and our events in the rear courtyard area, such as We always aim to work as a team with other three RAAF Reserves being Chaplain Armen morning teas and pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. health professionals and as such can help refer Nalbandian, Chaplain Gayan Thammel and To contact one of the Chaplaincy Team at Chaplain Yossi Friedman. you to the best people for your holistic care. RAAF Base Richmond please call the Chaplaincy We hope that if you are posting in, or have We provide 24/7 on-call chaplaincy support Centre on 02 4587 1215, or after hours the on been here for a while already, that you all will be so that whenever the storms of life hit, we call phone number is 0427 281 741. able to set goals in the various areas of your life can be there for you. We also offer practical On behalf of your Richmond Chaplaincy both personally and professionally and that you support by providing access to the RAAF team it is a great joy to welcome each of you have a sense of accomplishment as you move Welfare Trust Fund. You will see us engaged to Richmond. We do look forward to meeting towards the fulfilment of these. Please know in the various base physical training sessions, as many of you as possible and we do that we are here to support you and walk the social events and other programs. hope your time at Richmond is a genuinely journey of life through trusting and respectful I am certainly looking forward to this posting, wonderful experience. relationships. We appreciate the diversity of coming in from Butterworth with my wife of 19 Chaplain Troy White culture, religion and background that we have in years, Rachel, and our two kids, Isaac (16) and (for the Richmond Chaplaincy team)

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Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi, AM, (left) and Air Vice-Marshal Steven Roberton, DSC, AM, shake hands to acknowledge the Air Commander Australia Change of Command at the official ceremony held at RAAF Base Glenbrook. CPL Casey Forster PHOTO: Headquarters BASE FACILITIES MAIN GATE and access is via Knapsack Street, off the Great Western Highway. New passes are issued between 1-3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays Air Command (call the pass office on 02 473 77203). THE GYM (Building 112) is open from 6am to 9pm, The role of RAAF Base Glenbrook is largely to support seven days a week. Physical training sessions are Headquarters Air Command. run on Friday mornings at 0800hrs. Members who are interested in attending should bring a water LOCATED AT RAAF BASE GLENBROOK, Headquarters Air bottle and towel no later than 0755 hours. Command (HQAC) is responsible for the majority of personnel TENNIS COURTS & SWIMMING POOL are located in the Air Force and all of the operational aircraft. HQAC is led opposite the Officers Mess. Between October by Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Vincent Iervasi. and March, the pool is open 6am to 7pm week The job of Air Command is to raise, train and sustain Air Force’s air days and 9am to 7pm on weekends. Between and space power to meet the Government’s objectives. Its counterpart April to September, the pool is open weekdays organisations are Forces Command in the Australian Army and Australian only, 6am to 6pm. Fleet Command in the . ATM While there are ATM facilities at the Officers Directly under the command of HQAC are the RAAF’s six Force Mess, please note there are no bank branches Element Groups, these are Air Combat Group (HQ at RAAF Base located on RAAF Base Glenbrook. Williamtown), Air Force Training Group (HQ at RAAF Base Williams), GLENBROOK CLINIC A satellite clinic to Richmond Air Mobility Group (HQ at RAAF Base Richmond), Air Warfare Centre Health Centre, the Glenbrook Clinic mainly (HQ at RAAF Base Edinburgh), Combat Support Group (HQ at RAAF Base Amberley), and services Headquarters Air Command (Glenbrook) Surveillance and Response Group (HQ at RAAF Base Williamtown). and Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. It HQAC has undergone numerous changes since its initial formation in May 1942 as Headquarters provides nursing support from 0730-1630 Monday Eastern Area Command. In 1953, it was re-formed as Headquarters Home Command then to Thursday and 0730-1400 Friday, with sick Operational Command in 1959 and then Air Headquarters Australia in 1987. In 1996, it took on its parade 0730-1000 daily. There is remote pharmacy current title as Headquarters Air Command. support available. Other services available: While RAAF Glenbrook does not have an airfield, it does have a helipad. The base has good dental (Tuesday); Aviation Medical Officer facilities with an impressive Officers Mess commanding views over the Sydney basin. The Base (Wednesday); physiotherapy (every second enjoys close ties with the nearby Blue Mountains community and has cooperated closely during Thursday). For general enquiries and appointments several Defence Assistance to the Civil Community initiatives — key among which are responses call 02 4587 7463. In an emergency, please call 000. to bushfires in the local Blue Mountains area.

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Mr Ngali Shaw of the Wiradjuri/Murrawarri tribes performs a traditional dance during the Headquarters Air Command NAIDOC Ceremony at RAAF Base Glenbrook.

Hill Hotel would be an ideal headquarters with its size, close traffic and rail links, and relative proximity to RAAF Base Richmond. In July 1949, the federal government paid £60,000 to acquire the hotel and property, and spent another £40,000 on upgrades that included turning hotel rooms into offices. Tin and wooden huts transported from Bradfield Park became Officers Quarters, and Other Ranks lived at RAAF accommodation in Penrith. The Round House Public Bar became a guardhouse for the base’s front gate on the Great Western Highway, and the new RAAF Base began operations in February 1950. The timing of the relocation was fortunate. In 1950, Headquarters Eastern Area Command sent RAAF Lincoln bombers and Dakota transports to the Malayan Emergency; and RAAF Mustang fighters to Korea. The function of the Headquarters changed in the years that followed, becoming the A commanding present-day Headquarters Air Command in 1996. Over that time, RAAF Base Glenbrook changed significantly. In 1983, a purpose-built Few RAAF Bases can claim the history headquarters building was opened, along with view of Glenbrook and its historic Officers Mess. Other Ranks accommodation and a new front gate on Knapsack Street. This allowed the former Lapstone Hill Hotel to IN THE EARLY HOURS of February 4 submitting plans in June 1928 for an art deco become a dedicated Officers Mess with living- 1950, a fleet of military trucks climbed luxury hotel using the foundation stones of Logie. in accommodation, ante rooms and bar. The the Great Western Highway into the With construction costs of £30,000, the Glenbrook Officers Mess is known throughout Blue Mountains and arrived at a former luxury Lapstone Hill Hotel opened in 1930. Its success the modern day RAAF for its spectacular view hotel. The trucks carried Headquarters Eastern invited further investment, and in 1934 an and heritage decor. Headquarters Air Command Area Command, which managed almost the estimated £10,500 was spent on a new central and and the mess committee regularly use the entire operational arm of the post-war Air Force. western wing with library, beauty salon, ballroom, ballroom, bar and manicured grounds to host The former Lapstone Hill Hotel, witness to extra bedrooms, and a covered driveway. balls, Change Of Command ceremonies, glamorous balls and international conferences, The expansion was completed in 1936 and the pay-night raffles, Air Force birthday events was to become a hub for Air Force operations nearby Round House Public Bar was opened in and traditional Dining In nights. in the Cold War. 1940, fronting onto the Great Western Highway. It is also a popular place for reasonably priced The story of what brought the Air Force to the The Hotel’s fortunes during the War private functions. Recent private functions held Blue Mountains goes back to the 1870s. Former contrasted with the glamour it attracted in the at the Glenbrook Officers Mess include birthday NSW politician John Lucas began construction 1930s, although it hosted various United Nations parties, weddings and special anniversaries. If of a house named Logie on his Blue Mountains committee meetings in 1945, 1947 and 1948. High you would like to hold an unforgettable private property, but sold the property before seeing running costs saw it up for auction in April 1949. function at the Glenbrook Officer Mess please through his creation. A bid of £57,000 was received – £23,000 short contact the Glenbrook Air Base Command Post. Shipping magnate Charles Smith completed of the reserve. Private functions in the ballroom are not Logie in the 1880s, enjoying the commanding The hotel and property came to the attention unlike the heyday of the 1930s, and the balcony view of the Sydney basin from his retreat. of Headquarters Eastern Area Command, enjoys the breathtaking view of the Sydney Ownership passed to his son Colin, who sold the Air Force agency responsible for fighter, basin that inspired the construction of Logie it in 1921 to Sydney architect Herwald Kirkpatrick bomber and transport squadrons at RAAF in the 1870s. and his brother-in-law Jack Morris. Bases Amberley, Williamtown and Richmond. To retain the longevity of this heritage The pair fell out in 1923, leading Morris to The headquarters led a nomadic existence in building, the Officers Mess is undergoing rolling construct Briarcliffe on the property – the the 1940s, working from Point Piper on Sydney renovations throughout 2020. Details of the present-day residence of Air Commander Harbour then Bradfield Park (present day renovations and its impacts to the Officers Mess Australia. Kirkpatrick had grander ambitions, Lindfield) on the North Shore. The Lapstone availability will be regularly communicated.

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engineering behind the drones. In addition to the competitive side of Drone Racing, the team Going clubbing? also conducts Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement activities You don’t need to feel left out at your new posting. Joining one of the social, in the local region and across Australia. For more welfare or recreation clubs at the base will keep you busy. information email [email protected]. RAAF Richmond Gliding Club CrossFit Caelum Football Club Offering Defence personnel and their guests CrossFit Caelum is a volunteer run The RAAF Base Richmond Football Club the opportunity to soar over the skies of the registered military CrossFit Affiliate coordinates mixed indoor and outdoor football Hawkesbury, the RAAF Base Richmond Gliding gym that offers free classes open to all military (soccer) tournaments throughout the year, with Club operates on weekends (mostly Sundays). members. Classes run regularly on Thursdays at matches played during lunchtime. Teams are RAAF Richmond Gliding club operates under the 1140-1220, for other class times please join the largely formed around workplaces or units at regulation of the Gliding Federation of Australia CrossFit Caelum Facebook group or follow us on RAAF Base Richmond. More information can and offers full gliding training from the very Instagram @CFCaelum. We warmly welcome and be found at http://drnet.defence.gov.au/raaf/ beginner to the competent cross-country pilot. accommodate all skill and fitness levels from the RAAFRFC/pages/Welcome.aspx or email enquiries The club operates a number of two seater and absolute very beginner to the advanced athlete in to [email protected]. single seater gliders and uses aerotowing for a fun and friendly environment. We are located in launching the gliders. For more information, building 7 next to the main gym on RAAF Base RIC Model Aircraft Club visit rrgc.org.au or facebook.com/richmondgliding in the building formerly the welfare store. For more RAAF MAC is a radio control aircraft club located or contact the club via [email protected]. information, contact [email protected]. next to RAAF Base Richmond, offering Defence personnel and other members a large open area Metro Cinema to fly on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Club RAAF Richmond Golf Club The RAAF Base Richmond Metro Cinema is members fly a range of RC aircraft including The RAAF Richmond Golf Club (RRGC) was formed currently undergoing major refurbishments, scale, sport, aerobatic, glider, nitro, electric, in October 2002 and is proudly supported by our with a view towards re-opening in mid-2020. multirotor, and now FPV racing drones. RAAF local Richmond Golf Club. The RRGC’s goals are Stay tuned for updates via facebook.com/ MAC also hosts a number of model competitions to foster and promote the game, as well as provide RichmondMetroCinema, as well as previews throughout the year including scale and pylon regular opportunities for members to play, relax of what’s in store in the year ahead. racing. RAAF MAC is perfect for any skill level, and and socialise. Rounds are usually played on the last Films are screened on Friday and Saturday we can also help you to improve your RC flying. Friday of each month with tee times from 1200 evenings, and the Cinema Committee’s focus is For more information visit raafmac.org or email to 1245. Monthly and annual championship rounds to provide a balance of family friendly and mature [email protected]. are held at the Richmond Golf Club. themed films at minimal cost for all Defence The RRGC is your gateway to intra/inter- members, their families and friends across the Air Force Drone Racing service, tri-service and prestigious charity golfing RAAF Richmond, Glenbrook and DEOHS posting Association events and dinners. From beginners to advanced locations. Special event screenings have seen The Air Force Drone Racing Association offers players - membership is open to all ADF, APS and costumed characters from Star Wars and Marvel Air Force personnel the opportunity to represent Contractor staff employed at RAAF Richmond, films join our patrons, and we regularly host other their service in the sport of Drone Racing. The Defence Estate Orchard Hills and RAAF Glenbrook themed nights to create an atmosphere of fun. association primarily operates in the RAAF Base . Players without an AGU Handicap are provided a Volunteers are essential for the running of Richmond region with other members from local RRGC handicap. For more information email the Cinema, and we welcome new members Canberra. All Air Force personnel regardless [email protected] or visit http:// who can assist with screenings. For more of skill level are encouraged to join the sport drnet.defence.gov.au/raaf/AirForce/RRGC/Pages/ information visit http://intranet.defence.gov. and to also further their knowledge in the Welcome.aspx. au/raafweb/sites/RICCIN. Flying Club The RAAF Richmond Flying Club (RRFC) provides Defence and APS personnel from across the Sydney area with access to general aviation flying and training. The club has mix of military and civilian members and its diverse fleet of aircraft can cater for any experience level. It can provide numerous services including Trial Instruction Flights, ADF Flying Currency Scheme hire and flying training up to a Private Pilot License level, as well as a number of

endorsements, ratings and reviews. Flying Officer Jayden Hasemann (left) and Air Force Cadets Josh Brewster and Stuart Morrow (right) CPL Casey Forster More information visit rrfc.org.au or email race their drones at the Air Force Drone Racing Tournament held at RAAF Base Richmond. [email protected]. PHOTO:

WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 21 RAAF Reserve a career Defence Reservists have played an important part in Australian history since early colonial days. THE RESERVE PRE-DATES FEDERATION, when each of the States maintained locally-based naval and army militia. These forces served in the Sudan, in China during the Boxer Rebellion and in South Africa during the Boer War. The modern Australian Army was drawn from this base at Federation on 1 January 1901, with the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force following some years later.

Volunteers participated in active service Australian Air Force Cadets admire the cockpit of the new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft on display at the

during World Wars I and II, with large Freeman Nicci Corporal Australian International Airshow. From left, Cadet Corporal Trent Buckner from No. 405 Squadron, numbers transferring into the permanent Leading Cadet Ainsley Ma and Cadet Warrant Officer (AAFC) Guy St Leon from No. 418 Squadron. armed forces. Since World War II, the role has PHOTO: changed gradually from separate Reserve COULD YOU BE A CADET? units and formations, each with their own identities and roles, to a concept where Join the cadets and you’ll be offered a taste of life in the permanent and Reserve personnel have Air Forcethat’s like no other. combined to form a strong and viable force. Joining the Cadets provides an amazing opportunity survival skills, make new friends and have fun, In early 2001, Federal Parliament passed to experience Air Force life. As a cadet, you’ll be experience challenges, learn to take responsibility key legislation to enhance and modernise offered inspiring and challenging military-like and take part in physical education activities. the Reserve. This legislation affects both experiences plus learn valuable life and work skills You’ll also learn about aviation through flying, that may open up new possibilities, opportunities gliding, aerospace studies, communications and Reservists and their employers, and has and career options. navigation skills, air traffic control, aeromodelling, resulted in significant changes to Reserve You can be a cadet if you’re aged between 13 and aircraft engineering, orienteering and map conditions of employment. 17 and most Squadrons meet weekly (during school reading, safe weapons handling and first aid. Reservists join the Navy, Army or Air Force terms) for about three hours in an evening. Training All new cadets are recruits and have the is also conducted on some weekends during the opportunity to be promoted through the ranks as part-time members of the ADF. There are year. In addition, camps and specialist courses are after they successfully complete each training about 32,500 active and standby Reservists, held during most school holidays. stage. Cadets are then required to attend representing about 33 percent of the total As part of the camps, teenagers swap civilian specific training courses for each rank above Force. They are volunteers who bring with clothes for RAAF uniform and, instead of spending Leading Cadet. them civilian skills and experience and gain your time with school friends, you’ll spend it with Cadets have the following promotion pattern: new skills as part of their Reserve training. like-minded cadets. The General Service Training • Cadet (CDT) Camp gives cadets from No. 3 Wing, which includes • Leading Cadet (LCDT) Reservists can join as new recruits or can and the Australian Capital Territory, • Cadet Corporal (CCPL) transfer from the full-time Defence Force. the experience of working on Base in the Air Force. They are motivated individuals who are You get to see different sections, ask questions of • Cadet Sergeant (CSGT) prepared to take on the challenge of training pilots, engineers and other staff, and experience life • Cadet Flight Sergeant (CFSGT) in barrack accommodation where you mix with other and, through their dedication and time, show • Cadet Warrant Officer (CWOFF) cadets from No. 3 Wing. a strong commitment to Australia. Becoming a cadet also means you can try • Cadet Under Officer (CUO). Defence Reservists make a commitment to challenging and amazing activities that are partly If you are interested in joining the AAFC, train and serve in the defence and protection paid for by the Australian Government through contact your local Squadron via aafc.org.au. of Australia. Further information can be found the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). You will You will receive application forms and an gain team-building skills, develop leadership and overview of what is expected of you. at defencejobs.gov.au/AirForce/Reserve.

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The Australian Air Force Cadets Diamond DA40 NG on the flightline at RAAF Base East Sale. CPL Nicci Freeman CPL Nicci PHOTO:

offers another opportunity for cadets to reach for the skies. Diamond aircraft Wing Commander George Kollios, Liaison Officer for No.3 Wing AAFC, said it provided a huge learning opportunity for Cadets and join THE Cadets Instructors alike. “They’re aerodynamically advanced and equipped with contemporary Aspiring aviators will take to the skies over the Hawkesbury as the Australian navigation and flight control systems,” he said. “The objective is to capture the cadet’s interest Air Force Cadets brings training aircraft to RAAF Base Richmond. in aviation, build their skills, and equip them to follow a career in aviation. For pilots who want IN 2019, A FLEET of eight Diamond experience flight taught by AAFC-qualified to give back to the community, this is a fantastic DA40 general aviation aircraft were flying instructors, and in their third year, if opportunity to pass on your passion for aviation delivered to Australia. The fleet selected, they could do intensive pilot training, to the next generation.” will be distributed to RAAF Base Point Cook potentially up to their first solo in the Diamond • To learn about joining AAFC, visit aafc.org.au. in Melbourne, RAAF Base Amberley near DA40 NG. The aircraft will be regularly Instructors interested in being involved can deployed to regional areas on weekends Brisbane, and RAAF Base Richmond and will contact [email protected]. be used for training by the Australian Air Force and during school holiday periods. Cadets (AAFC). “Many instructors are currently Reservists Open to youths aged 13 to 17, the AAFC is or civil aviators who want to give back to the administered and actively supported by RAAF. community,” Group Captain Wheaton said. “We ABOUT THE Air Commodore Gary Martin, Director General are hopeful that this new aircraft will encourage more volunteers to inspire the next generation.” Cadets – Air Force said the new Diamond DA40 NG RAAF Base Richmond is home to No.3 Wing DA40 fleet aligned AAFC with Air Force’s own AAFC Headquarters, which administers more The DA40 is manufactured by Diamond transition to a modern service. than 30 AAFC squadrons across NSW and the Aircraft Industries in Austria, with the first “This will ensure that our cadets are in example flying in November 1997. More than ACT. The base is also home to No.336 AAFC the very best position for recruiting into our 2,000 are in use around the world. Squadron. Defence Force or into our Defence Industry The aircraft has four seats, allowing it to Each year, the base hosts to a number of cadet carry one instructor and three cadets on companies,” he said. camps for young people from across NSW and each flight, with the cockpit being equipped Group Captain Chris Wheaton, Director the ACT, focusing on a range of skills including with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.The modern Logistics Capability – Cadets Branch, said the fieldcraft, adventure training, firearms safety equipment offers a standardised governance aircraft were on a 10-year dry lease from Airflite training, drill and ceremonial parade, navigation, framework and safer, more advanced training. and would be CASA registered and AAFC and service knowledge of Defence. On occasion, Powered by a turbocharged 170hp Austro branded. “Basing them at Richmond, Amberley cadets have the opportunity to fly on Defence AE300 engine, the DA40 is quiet in flight and and Point Cook ensures they can be utilised by aircraft such as Richmond’s own C-130J Hercules. has a cruise speed of 279km/h. A high aspect the largest number of cadets – currently 70% In 2014, Air Force opened the Air Chief ratio wing and the use of composite materials of the 7,500 cadets across Australia live nearby,” Marshal Binskin Aviation Centre at Bathurst in its construction allows the DA40 NG to have he said. “Cadets can expect to go on their first Airport, which provides visiting cadets with a stall speed of just 91km/h and a flying range flight within year one of joining AAFC.” an opportunity to gain experience with flying of 1,341km. Second-year cadets will receive a pilot gliders. The introduction of the Diamond DA40

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Leading Aircraftman Jason Smith and Peter in front of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules, our evolving Air Force is and the types of as part of an Indigenous community engagement opportunities available to them.” visit to Gilgandra. One of the ILO Network’s objectives is to help Air Force grow its Indigenous workforce from the current 2.1% to 5% in 2025. Air Force Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer, Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley, said that there was a relationship within Defence between diversity and increased capability. “Our ILO Network strengthens our recruitment initiatives and helps move policy towards this newly shaped Air Force,” he said. “The ILO Network has not only added 12 strong Aboriginal people to its team so far, but has also strengthened our retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Air Force.” Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw is the ILO for RAAF Bases Richmond and Glenbrook, having posted into No.22 Squadron in January 2019. Already, he’s had the opportunity to bring Indigenous youth groups for tours through the base and bring perspective to events such as Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Outside of the base, he has also built relationships with communities such as the Tribal Warrior Mentoring Program in Redfern, established by NSW Police to combine boxing training with positive mentoring for local Indigenous youths. “My job as an ILO is to work with communities, and the most effective method is to work with the organisations at the grassroots level every day,” Flight Lieutenant Shaw said. “This is perfect for Air Force. By building a relationship with the grassroots organisations means we build relationships off the back of that with local community.” Building On becoming an ILO, Flight Lieutenant Shaw was advised by Air Force senior leaders to

CPL Casey Forster “focus on the relationship. Get the relationship right first and the rest will follow”. PHOTO: relationships Indigenous Liaison Officers (ILOs) at bases across Australia are allowing the Air Force to build on its relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

FROM JANUARY 2019, an Speaking at the graduation of the first ILOs Indigenous Liaison Officers (ILO) in December 2018, then-Chief of Air Force Network was established at RAAF Air Marshal called them a critical Bases Richmond, Canberra, component of a progressive Air Force. “We Amberley, Glenbrook, Townsville, Wagga embrace the ability to have diversity and Wagga, Edinburgh, East Sale, Darwin, Point every Australian should have a chance to Cook and Williamtown, to help the Air Force be part of that,” he said. “Our ILOs learn the build on its relationships with Aboriginal and fundamentals during their course, including Torres Strait Islander communities. the leadership skills that allow them to Each ILO comes from an Indigenous support our commanders by providing sound Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant

Tjapukai Shaw (left) taking part in the Tribal Shane Gidall SGT background and completes Officer Training cultural expertise, and engage and educate Warrior workout session in Redfern NSW.

School at RAAF Base East Sale. local Indigenous communities about what PHOTO:

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“This stuck out to me because it showed citizens and we were always citizens of our own and meet face-to-face with the people we where this initiative has come from and it is Countries,” he said. “My grandfather not only fly over on a regular basis and give them an somewhere genuine,” Flight Lieutenant Shaw served Australia, but served the Murrawarri understanding of why our training is important, said.“This has allowed me to move into a very people, who are my ancestors’ country for who we’re training, and also what that’s used for,” comfortable and familiar place, focusing on generations before and generations to come.” he said. community engagement.” The support and understanding of “It’s quite humbling to come out and see how Further afield, Flight Lieutenant Shaw communities remained important for Air Force, well received you are in this community. Tjapukai has met with Indigenous communities in according to Squadron Leader Conan Brett, has opened my eyes to a few things I’m wasn’t NSW in areas that witness frequent C-130J Executive Officer of 37 Squadron aware of about where people have been and Hercules training missions. In June 2019, he “Days like this allow us to actually come out where they’ve come from.” helped arrange the first Welcome to Country ceremony for No.37 Squadron at Gilgandra in central NSW. Conducted during Reconciliation Week, the ceremony held special significance for Flight Lieutenant Shaw, who grew up in nearby Dubbo. “It’s a great opportunity to follow a cultural protocol that goes back 80,000 years. It’s a dream come true to bring a Herc out for our mob,” he said. “This is about a sharing of cultures, the Indigenous culture is the true foundation of this country, history older than any other, and Air Force sharing its proud history of service. Moving forward, we will be an Air Force that is truly culturally inclusive.” His own family includes members who served in the Boer War and WWII, however Flight Lieutenant Shaw said many Indigenous Australians had little understanding of Air Force’s role. “Indigenous people throughout Australia have always wanted to serve their country in Members of the Bathurst Indigenous community are joined by RAAF personnel from RAAF Base Said CPL David times of war, even during times where we weren’t Richmond in front of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules during a visit to Bathurst Airport. PHOTO: BASE FLYING ACTIVITY Flying activity around the Hawkesbury can involve aircraft from RAAF Base Richmond as well as visitors. Defence aims to cease flying at RAAF Base Richmond between 11pm and 6am, however operational demands may require occasionally aircraft to land or take off between these hours. RAAF Base Richmond has a single asphalt runway approximately 2,100m long, with an Instrument Landing System installed on the Windsor end. A squadron of 12 C-130J Hercules transports calls RAAF Base Richmond home and crews conduct training in the local area and across regional NSW. During airdrop practice, Hercules and visiting Spartans and Globemasters will deliver paratroops at Rickaby’s Creek on the Richmond Lowlands, or cargo over Londonderry Drop Zone. From RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle, fast jets such as the F-35A Lightning II or Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter often conduct diversion training, which prepares pilots to land at Richmond if their home base is unavailable in an emergency. This training normally falls between January and March, and from June to August, and is advertised to the Hawkesbury via local media and RAAF social media. Other Defence aircraft – Army helicopters to larger Air Force E-7A Wedgetails and P-8A Poseidons, regularly conduct training to Richmond, and the NSW Rural Fire Service also has a Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker, named Marie Bashir, permanently based at RAAF Base Richmond, along with a smaller observation aircraft. Other NSW RFS aircraft operate from the base during the bushfire season. Smaller aircraft can also be seen in the circuit around RAAF Base Richmond, including Diamond DA40s from the Australian Air Force Cadets, the Richmond Flying Club and the Richmond Gliding Club. An F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from No.3

Squadron conducts instrument landing Dickson Christopher SGT • T o find out more visit facebook.com/royalaustralianairforce orairforce.gov.au/operations/flying- approach training at RAAF Base Richmond. operations/flying-activity. PHOTO:

WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 25 Air Force 2021 100 Years of Service to Australia.

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is preparing for its 100th anniversary in 2021.

The RAAF is the second oldest independent Air Force in the world.

The Centenary provides an opportunity for Air Force to reflect on its important and enduring contribution to Australia’s national security and acknowledge the ongoing support of the Australian people.

Air Force’s enduring commitment is reflected in the Centenary theme: Then. Now. Always.

In New South Wales and across the nation, we will collaborate with the community to celebrate our Centenary together. In particular, we will involve veterans, heritage centres, local and state governments, industry and education providers in bringing an Air Force Centenary theme to events.

Planning is well underway – for more information, email [email protected] to join our mailing list or visit our website www.airforce.gov.au/100

It will be an exciting year and Air Force looks forward to commemorating its Centenary with the Australian people.

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Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Lee accompanies WWII veteran Mr Bruce Robertson to a No. 37 Squadron After intense training, No.30 Squadron left C-130J Hercules prior to his flight. Richmond at the end of July, travelling via Townsville to Port Moresby in September 1942. In New Guinea, the Beaufighter’s armament of six machine guns and four cannons were brutally effective destroying Japanese supply lines on the Kokoda Track. In March 1943, they joined a massive coordinated strike on a Japanese convoy in the Bismarck Sea, attempting to bring 6,900 troops to New Guinea. The convoy mistook approaching Beaufighters for torpedo bombers and turned to face the attack, presenting an ideal profile for the RAAF pilots to strafe bridges and anti-aircraft defences – 12 of the 16 ships were destroyed. Listening on the wireless in Port Moresby, Mr Robertson waited for reports. “I was listening to the battle going on, and informed all our fellas in the camp,” he said. “All I could hear was American voices from all these aeroplanes. They were dropping their bombs and the Beaufighters were still flitting around the ships.” No RAAF aircraft were lost and the low- level flying skill of the Beaufighter crews won 99 and admiration from the Americans. “Fred Cassidy, a Navigator, said he looked out and saw a skip

CPL Casey Forster bomb alongside him – hitting the wavetops and going along – and that’s how low the

PHOTO: still flying Beaufighters were.” In the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, only 1,200 A WWII veteran’s long association with the RAAF was recognised with Japanese troops made their destination – an a flight over Sydney. outcome which helped seal the New Guinea ground war for the Allies. A VETERAN OF WWII, Bruce “Suddenly this loud Morse code hit me in the Mr Robertson spent 18 months at Port Robertson took pride of place in the ear. I couldn’t write it down. It didn’t make sense Moresby and on Goodenough Island with 30 jumpseat of a C-130J Hercules for a at all. It just struck me – it’s got to be Japanese. Squadron before returning to Australia and a flight with No.37 Squadron over Sydney in July I screamed out, ‘This is Japanese, it’s come ground job with Air Force Headquarters. His first 2019. The flight recognised Mr Robertson’s 77- through my headphones’.” priority however was marrying his fiancée Beryl. year association with RAAF Base Richmond. He was listening to a submarine attack He posted up to Darwin a few days later. Born in 1920 and raised in Lakemba, Sydney, on Sydney Harbour, aimed at sinking a large What soon followed was an end to the War in Mr Robertson was inspired into aviation by the American cruiser. The torpedoes missed their the Pacific and discharge from service, along with exploits of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Sir mark and struck HMAS Kuttabul, killing 21 sailors. two daughters, a career in stationary supply, and Charles Ulm. After the Southern Cross’ trans- A Japanese mother submarine was waiting at 66 years of marriage before Beryl sadly passed. Pacific trip in 1928, his family met the crew in Sydney Heads to pick up the miniature subs after In 1991, he joined members of the No. 30 Sydney. “And from that time, I wanted to do their mission. They did not return. Squadron Association in commemorating something in the air," he said. Later that month, 30 Squadron received its the Battle of the Bismarck Sea at RAAF Base Leaving school at 15, he worked in a radio first Bristol Beaufighters, a strike aircraft whose Richmond. In March 2020, Mr Robertson will turn workshop and joined the NSW Scottish Regiment combination of speed, range and armament 100. “I still enjoy life, I’m active all the time, sing at 18, before joining the Air Force as a wireless made it ideally suited for the Pacific War. in a choir, play lawn bowls, and quite a few other operator in 1941. He completed his training in Knowing little about Beaufighters beforehand, things and am currently President of 30 Squadron early 1942 and was posted to No.30 Squadron Mr Robertson’s first experience was “absolutely RAAF Beaufighter Association,” he said. at RAAF Station Richmond. fantastic”. “Two Beaufighters were going for a His Hercules flight over Sydney may not “It was still forming – there were no aircraft training flight, and I said, ‘I’d like to come too’,” he have been as dramatic as his first flight in a (in 30 Squadron) at the time,” Mr Robertson said. said. “The two of them took off from Richmond, Beaufighter, but he remains enthusiastic as ever He worked in the signals station, a job that and of course the Hawkesbury River flows about flying. “I thought it was fantastic – here effectively brought him into the War during the through Richmond and we followed the River am I sitting between the two pilots, just behind early hours of June 1, 1942. “I was turning a dial around every bend, no higher than the gumtrees them, with headphones on chipping in with on a receiver, listening for an aircraft that might on the bank – that low. You’d pay money to do conversation. It didn’t affect me that it was be in trouble somewhere,” Mr Robertson said. that today – a wonderful flight it was." bumpy – I enjoyed every minute of it.”

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Rose Pace shows Neave the butterfly she has painted on her face at the Defence Community Organisation’s ‘Welcome to Support for families Richmond’ ‘event in 2019. Defence offers a broad range of programs and services to help GET TO KNOW YOUR Australian Defence Force members and their families in the LOCAL DCO TEAM Richmond and Glenbrook area make the most of the challenges The local DCO team is made up of both military and civilian staff, undertaking a variety of roles and opportunities provided by the military way of life. including Military Support, Defence Social Work and Family Liaison. The team provides a range DEFENCE FAMILIES MAKE Support available from DCO includes assistance of services and support to families across the a significant contribution to the for partners' employment, help with finding region, including: wellbeing of our ADF members childcare, deployment support, assistance for and the success of their missions. dependants with special needs, social worker l support in times of crisis In support of our ADF families, Defence support, relocation, support for community l deployment and absence support Community Organisation (DCO) has a wide groups, help for families during crisis and range of information and support for families emergency, education support for children, l mobility and relocation support to help them manage the challenges and and assistance for members transferring to the l professional counselling for personal, opportunities of a mobile military lifestyle. Reserves or leaving the military. DCO also holds relationship and family problems DCO delivers national programs and services a number of information sessions and social with more than 200 military and civilian staff at events throughout the year for military families l information sessions, social offices on or near all major military bases across in the region. or support groups Australia. There’s support available at every For more information about these support stage, from the training of young recruits away services and programs, visit the website l local education advice and assistance from parents for the first time, to partners and defence.gov.au, contact the Defence Family l special needs recognition and review children managing the challenges of military Helpline on 1800 624 608 or you can email the life, to the time when a member transitions Helpline for advice, DefenceFamilyHelpline@ l partner employment assistance defence.gov.au. from permanent service. l finding childcare.

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WHO CAN YOU MEET AT THE LOCAL OFFICE? Military Support Officers are uniformed officers who provide advice and assistance in military matters and provide local ADF commanders with member welfare support. Defence Social Workers are qualified professional who are knowledgeable about the ADF and the military lifestyle. Family Liaison Officers have extensive knowledge of the region and can help families connect with local community groups and support services. Family Liaison Officers are also proactive in arranging a range of information sessions and social events. Education Liaison Officers provide information and support to families around Royal Australian Air Force member, Corporal David Sealey, with his wife Nadia, and children Lochlan children’s education and schools in the area. and Isabelle, enjoying the No. 37 Squadron Family Day at RAAF Base Richmond, to celebrate the 75th CPL Casey Forster You can call the Defence Family Helpline for anniversary of the Squadron’s establishment. support, information and connection with your PHOTO: community, including your local DCO team. The including social workers and psychologists. ADF families. Families who are facing difficulties Helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified Call 1800 624 608. accessing childcare, like when they move human services professionals including social PARTNER EMPLOYMENT to a new area or change their work or care arrangements, can also access an individual case workers and psychologists. Funding is available for initiatives that contribute management service to help them find registered To make sure you don’t miss out on the range to the immediate employability of partners childcare services in their local community. of events DCO hosts, like dinners and coffee when they relocate due to their ADF partner’s catch-ups, follow us on social media. Keep military service. EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SUPPORT DCO provides a range of practical and emotional up-to-date with the latest DCO news and events DEPENDANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS support programs for families facing emergency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Posts have Families who have dependants with special or crisis, including assistance in time of illness, links to DCO’s Eventbrite page where you can needs can get information and practical injury, domestic crisis or bereavement. Members get your free tickets to events. You can also see assistance to reduce the impact of relocation. what local events are on by visiting the events and their families can access 24-hour support, CHILDREN’S EDUCATION calendar on the website defence.gov.au/dco. social work and assessment, or referral from DCO has dedicated Education Liaison Officers the all-hours Defence Family Helpline. to provide advice to families, and school-based DCO PROGRAMS TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE mentors to support Defence children through AND SERVICES DCO provides a range of practical guidance changing schools and times of parental absence. 24-HOUR SUPPORT and administrative support to help those If you need support, help, or advice at any For more information, see the Education section. planning to transfer to the Reserves or leave time, the Defence Family Helpline operates ACCESS TO CHILDCARE the Australian Defence Force make a seamless 24-hours a day, seven days a week and is staffed DCO maintains a network of childcare centres transition to civilian life. It’s an important process by qualified human-resource professionals around Australia, with priority placement for that families are encouraged to be part of.

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SUPPORT FOR RESERVISTS The families of Reserve members can access a broad range of support services when the Reservist is on continuous full-time service or away on deployment or exercise. PARENTS DCO offers information and support services for the parents of ADF members to help them understand and manage the challenging aspects of having a son or daughter in the Services.

CONTACT US The Defence Family Helpline is your first point of call for support, information and connection with your local community. You can call the Helpline on 1800 624 608, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or email them at DefenceFamily [email protected] Squadron Leader Mark Schmidt Your local DCO office: from Defence Community Building 14, Delarue Street, Organisation with Jasmine and RAAF Base Richmond. Olivia in an Instagram selfie 02 4587 1130. frame at the DCO Welcome to Richmond event.

Australian Government Department of Defence Welcome to Richmond Defence Community Organisation SUPPORT DURING DEPLOYMENT AND TIME APART

Support during deployment and time apart An integral feature of Defence life is time apart from families due to deployments, training or other Service requirements. DCO provides a range of services, practical assistance and products to help families prepare emotionally and practically when their ADF member is deployed on operations or absent from home for Service reasons. DCO services help to inform and prepare ADF members and families for every stage of deployment—before, during and after returning home. Local office staff host programs like KidSMART and FamilySMART, and can provide practical advice and connection ADF members and their families are invited to to community groups, which can help to make these experiences join us for our welcome event. positive and strengthening ones for your family. Families can access advice and support including: Saturday 8 February 2019, 9.30am–12.30pm • regular deployment support calls (to opt in to receive these calls, Follow us on social media or visit our website contact the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608) for updates www.defence.gov.au/dco/events. • 24-hour advice and referral to local support services • resilience programs • assistance in emergencies and crisis.

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EX-RAAFIES’ VOICE TO GOVERNMENT TO JOIN A LOCAL BRANCH, PLEASE A ‘UNION’ FOR SERVING MEMBERS CONTACT: AN ASSOCIATION FOR ALL RANKS Peter Gustafson Email: [email protected] FREE MEMBERSHIP TO SERVING MEMBERS FOR BRANCH LOCALITIES OR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.raafansw.org.au Contact: Peter Ring Email: [email protected] MATES LOOKING AFTER MATES AFA

Warrant Officer Stanley Davis, No.1 Squadron, and Leading Aircraftwoman Vanessa Noel, No.6 Squadron, during Exercise Pitch Black 2018 at RAAF Base Darwin.

THE AIRFORCe ASSOCIATION CPL David Gibbs CPL David Looking after the health and welfare of past and present members of the RAAF. PHOTO:

THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION those who need assistance; in other words, mates organisations (ESOs) to be advocates. (AFA) is the peak body for ex-RAAF looking after mates. A key part of this objective is Once trained, advocates undertake ongoing members and their kin, recognised our advocacy service, which assists members to and tiered courses to keep them current with by Government as the representative claim for any disabilities that have been caused by changes in legislation and to increase their organisation for ex-RAAF personnel. their Air Force service. expertise and level of representation in the The Association has a primary goal of providing event of reviews and appeals. assistance to fellow members. It is a federation ADVOCACY of seven separate divisions, one in each of the six Why should members need help in claiming ADTP states and the ACT. Each division is represented on their disability entitlements? Simply put, the All this is done through the DVA-funded the AFA Board whose president is the spokesman legislation is complex (as indeed is most Advocacy Development and Training Program for the Association (see Influencing government). legislation and that’s why we have tax accountants (ADTP). AFA has about 20 ADTP-trained and In the NSW Division, there are about 30 and financial consultants). A number of acts of authorised pension and welfare practitioners branches. Some are geographically based, such parliament legislate the forms of rehabilitation (generically called advocates) to assist in as Coffs Harbour, while others are functionally and compensation to which members may preparing claims or appeals. While other ex- based, such as Fighter Squadrons Branch, which be entitled, and there is substantial interaction service organisations also have trained advocates, comprises mainly those who have served between the acts. Accessing entitlements is advocates who are ex-RAAF are better equipped with fighter squadrons. It is a commonly held therefore best supported by people who know to help RAAF and ex-RAAF people. perception that the RAAF Association is an “officers their way around the legislation. The Association is also developing a national club”, but this is changing. In that regard it is worth This is not to say government is unhelpful. On electronic advocacy service to make access noting that the President of the NSW Division is an the contrary, the Department of Veterans Affairs to support easier and is seeking to develop ex-NCO. All officers, NCOs and Airmen, male and (DVA) has been established specifically to assist relationships with the 30 or more unit- or vocation- female, including reservists, as well as civilians with those who have served in our armed forces. specific groups of ex-RAAF personnel to help RAAF connections are made most welcome. However, the DVA cannot be the organisation members of those ESOs access advocacy services. that assists in the submission of a veteran’s claim, People who are interested in becoming WHAT DO WE DO? and then determine the result of the claim, advocates, or who wish to find out more about An important role of the Air Force Association as this would create a conflict of interest and their entitlements, are invited to contact Ron has always been remembering mates who have possible biased decisions. Glew, President of AFA NSW, at president@ lost their lives in the service of Australia. But more The solution is to conduct courses to train raafansw.org.au or phone 0418 261 528. Ron would importantly, we have an objective to look after volunteers from the AFA, and other ex-service be pleased to assist with any enquiry.

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INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT and indirect lobbying to attempt to influence form the AFC Association in Victoria, and it was Another important function of ESOs is to government decisions. RAAFA is proud to be formally established in 1921 – the same year the represent to government issues affecting both a member of the ADSO. Royal Australian Air Force was formed from the serving and ex-serving members. This activity Of course, member organisations within an AFC. Similar AFC Associations were established is commonly called lobbying. When the federal alliance such as the ADSO will not always agree over the following months in the other states. parliament moved from Melbourne to Canberra on what is important. So, just as the ADSO Throughout the subsequent inter-war years, in 1927, there were only three recognised lobby relies on membership numbers to influence the AFC Associations were linked with the aim organisations: business, the Australian Medical government, the ability of RAAFA to hold sway of keeping the former members of the AFC Association and the RSL. Now there are more in the ADSO again depends on our numbers and together through reunions and similar functions. than 200 registered lobby organisations and our contribution to the Alliance. As a national organisation it became known as more than 600 registered lobbyists. The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian HISTORY OF THE RAAFA Air Force Association, more latterly as the RAAF SIZE MATTERS In 1919, as one of the many celebrations of first Association or RAAFA, and currently undergoing It is in this environment that the Air Force Australian flight from England to Australia, a group a name change to the Air Force Association. Association, and indeed all ESOs, need to operate of former Australian Flying Corps (AFC) members The story of the epic 1919 flight from to have their voice heard among all the others, wanted to entertain their former comrades, now England to Australia, told by Sir Ross Smith, where clearly size matters. Diminishing size is Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keith Smith, and their crew is being serialised in current editions of Wings becoming a problem for ESOs because of the at an informal dinner in Melbourne. magazine, available on base or on line via age profile of their memberships. Individual Following that dinner attendees agreed to raafapublications.org.au. ESOs can never wield the power of an effective community-based RSL with its background and JOIN US geographical spread across the country (but even the RSL, the largest of all ESOs, is having problems We need new blood to carry on the good work of those who have gone before us in recruiting new members). supporting ex-service members in need and to lobby government on behalf of both serving To address the problem, 11 smaller ESOs have and ex-serving personnel. Those interested in being part of the group of mates looking after mates are invited to contact one of their local branches. For serving members, RAAFA banded together to form the Alliance of Defence membership is free. For more information see raafa.org.au or raafansw.org.au THE AIRFORCe ASSOCIATION Service Organisations (ADSO), which uses direct

WELCOME FROM THE CASTLE HILL AND DISTRICT RSL SUB-BRANCH • Serving and retired members always welcome • Close to RAAF Richmond and surrounds • Veteran’s advice and support • Regular commemorations • Large modern club with kids facilities • Well-equipped gym and pool

CONTACT US: General Meeting second Monday every month 7.30PM @ Castle Hill RSL Club New South Wales www.chrslsubbranch.org.au | Castle Hill Sub Branch

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SETTLING IN To help you establish your family in the Richmond and Glenbrook region, Destination NSW we’ve put together a quick guide to local services and amenities. PHOTO:

RAAF BASE RICHMOND COMMUNITY HALLS LOCATED BETWEEN Windsor (to the east) and Richmond Council provides 18 community centres and halls in the Hawkesbury. (to the west), RAAF Base Richmond is contained within Some are directly managed by council, with the remainder run by the boundaries of Hawkesbury City Council. volunteer committees. Community centres vary in size and in the The council area runs west to the Blue Mountains and north to facilities they offer. Singleton Shire. Neighbouring urban councils include Penrith (south), Services offered include: hire for functions, meetings and conferences; Blacktown (southeast), Hills District (east) and Blue Mountains (west). regular hire for clubs and other community groups; recreational activities for adults and children; and classes and seminars on a range of topics. TRANSPORT RAIL There are CityRail stations at Richmond, East Richmond, ANIMAL SHELTER Clarendon, Windsor and Mulgrave (sydneytrains.info). A train journey The Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter is at 10 Mulgrave Road, to Sydney’s Central Station takes approximately 80 minutes, via Mulgrave. Open 9am-12.30pm & 2-4.30pm Monday to Friday, 9.30- Blacktown and Parramatta. Journeys can be undertaken with an Opal 11.30am Saturday, 7-9am Sunday. 02 4560 4644, hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/ Card (opal.com.au), which can be ordered online or purchased from services/places-and-facilities. selected retailers (opal.com.au/en/get-an-opal-card). ROAD RAAF Base Richmond is immediately adjacent to Hawkesbury COMMUNITY NURSERY Valley Way, which links eastbound with Windsor Road (connecting The Hawkesbury Community Nursery is predominantly a volunteer-run with the M7 and M2 motorways). Alternatively, Racecourse Road nursery that propagates Hawkesbury indigenous native plants, which are intersectswith Hawkesbury Valley Way in Clarendon, and links with sold at cost price. It propagates more than 130 native plant species, from Richmond Road (connecting with the M7 motorway). By road, Sydney trees and shrubs to groundcovers. Airport is about a 60-minute drive (outside peak hour). The nursery has a variety of facilities accessible to community BUS Hawkesbury area bus routes connect RAAF Base Richmond with volunteers and provides a free training facility for those interested local town centres and train stations. Route information can be found in learning about local flora or the nursery industry. Volunteers meet at busways.com.au/region/blacktown. once a week, 9am-1pm Wednesday. To arrange a time to purchase plants after hours or to volunteer, HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL call the Community Nursery Officer on 02 4560 4651. All residents are Hawkesbury City Council, 366 George Street, Windsor. 02 4560 4444. invited to come to the weekly potting day. For further information on Open 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday. For information on council services Nursery Volunteer Days, see the Bushcare Calendar on the council and facilities see hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. website (hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au).

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LIBRARIES SWIMMING POOLS There are two public libraries Hawkesbury Oasis, corner Drummond and Church Streets, in the Hawkesbury region. South Windsor (managed by the YMCA of Sydney). 02 4587 8900. Hawkesbury Central Open 6am-9pm Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday to Sunday, Library, Deerubbin Centre, 10am-4pm public holidays, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 300 George Street, Windsor. Richmond Pool, East Market Street, Richmond. 02 4578 1349. 02 4560 4460. Opening hours vary throughout the year, for times and details, Richmond Library, 29 West see hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. Market Street, Richmond. 02 4560 4270. The libraries are free to RAAF BASE GLENBROOK join and offer access to AT THE GATEWAY between the Sydney Basin and the wider Blue Mountains region, RAAF Base Glenbrook sits at the

books, CDs, DVDs and PCs. Silversalt Photography Computer courses are also foothills of the Blue Mountains, adjacent to the Great Western Highway,

available. Items that can be PHOTO: which runs to the township of Glenbrook. borrowed or used in the libraries include: The local council is the City of Blue Mountains, which also includes the • Current and popular fiction, and non-fiction books for children, townships of Springwood, Blaxland, Wentworth and Katoomba. RAAF Base teenagers and adults Glenbrook is also adjacent to the Penrith City Council area to its east. • Newspapers, magazines, books on CD, large-print books, music CDs and DVDs TRANSPORT • L ocal studies and family history research materials RAIL The CityRail Station at Glenbrook is 2km from RAAF Base Glenbrook • Reference materials, including online databases. and runs services westbound to Springwood, Katoomba and Lithgow or Computers with internet access and wireless access are free eastbound to Penrith, Blacktown, Parramatta and Sydney (sydneytrains.info). for members to use at both libraries. Audio books and ebooks can A train journey to Sydney's Central Station takes approximately 64 also be borrowed from home. A home delivery service for people minutes. Journeys can be undertaken with an Opal Card (opal.com.au), unable to visit the libraries due to infirmity, disability or prolonged which can be ordered online or purchased from selected retailers illness is also available. (opal.com.au/en/get-an-opal-card). DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS There are currently three off-leash dog areas within the Hawkesbury. Pool Park, corner of Ham and Cox Streets, South Windsor (fenced with doggy bags and bins provided) Peel Park, Arthur Phillip Drive, North Richmond (fenced with doggy bags and bins provided). Yarramundi Reserve, Springwood Road, Agnes Banks (this area is not fenced). Call customer service at council on 02 4560 4444.

4* COMFORT | FREE UNLIMITED WIFI | FREE PARKING Located within the grounds of Hawkesbury Race Club, the Hawkesbury Race Club Motel features views of the racecourse, stables and the world- renowned Blue Mountains. The four-star motel is just one minute walk from Clarendon Railway Station and only two minutes from the Richmond RAAF Base. The motel has been designed ultimately with your comfort in mind, with each of our suites offering full kitchen facilities and spacious living and dining areas, along with separate king sized bedrooms. Hawkesbury City Council (02) 4560 4300 | WWW.HRCMOTEL.COM.AU | [email protected] PHOTO:

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ROAD RAAF Base Glenbrook is immediately adjacent to the Great Western Highway. Eastbound, the highway passes through Penrith, Parramatta and Parramatta Road (which leads to Sydney, a 55-minute car trip without traffic). The highway is also a 17-minute drive from the Lighthorse interchange in Sydney’s west, which connects to the M2 (to the north) and M5/Hume Highway (to the south). By road, is approximately a 60-minute drive (outside of peak hour). BUS Blue Mountains area bus routes information can be found at cdcbus. com.au/blue-mountains-transit- homes. The nearest bus stop is from Knapsack Street, which is immediately Destination NSW outside RAAF Base Glenbrook. PHOTO:

BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL distinctive environment, history and culture of the region. 2-6 Civic Place, Katoomba. 02 4780 5000. Open 8.30am-5pm Open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm weekends, Monday to Friday. 104 Macquarie Road, 10am-2pm public holidays, except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Springwood. 02 4723 5000.Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au For information on aquatic and fitness centres, gardens, services The Joan, 597 High Street, Penrith. The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts and more, see bmcc.nsw.gov.au. Centre is a world-class venue with superb performances in music, theatre and dance. thejoan.com.au PENRITH CITY COUNCIL Penrith Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. 02 4732 7777. LIBRARIES Open 8.30am-4pm Monday to Friday. BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL operates six library branches. St Marys Business Office, 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys. 02 4732 7777. Springwood Central Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. 02 Open 8.30am-4pm Monday to Friday. 4723 5040. Open 10am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday. For information on council services and facilities, see penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Katoomba, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. 02 4780 5750. Open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday. LEISURE CENTRES Blaxland, 33 Hope Street, Blaxland. 02 4739 4284. Open 10am-5.30pm BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL has five dedicated leisure centres Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday. with swimming pools and other facilities. The centres at Katoomba Blackheath, Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Blackheath. and are open year round with a range of competitive and Springwood 02 4780 5901. Open 10am-2pm Monday & Thursday, 1-5pm Tuesday recreational pools and programs as well as fitness centres and group fitness & Friday, 9am-noon Saturday. classes. Glenbrook’s 50m indoor pool is open year round, while outdoor Lawson, San Jose Ave & Loftus Street, Lawson. 02 4780 5903. pool facilities at Glenbrook, Lawson and Blackheath are open seasonally. Open 1-5pm Monday and Tuesday, 10am-5pm Wednesday to Friday, bmleisurecentres.com.au 9am-noon Saturday. PENRITH CITY COUNCIL runs the St Clair Leisure Centre, an indoor Wentworth Falls, School of Arts Building, Great Western Highway, sports centre with a full-size court for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, Wentworth Falls. 02 4780 5902. Open 1-5pm Monday & Thursday, netball and badminton, and a half size court for gymnastics, dancing, cheerleading, fitness classes and training. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/facilities- 10am-2pm Tuesday & Friday, 9am-noon Saturday. recreation/sports All branches are closed on public holidays and all except Katoomba are closed between Christmas and New Year's Day. library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au THEATRE & ARTS PENRITH CITY COUNCIL operates three library branches. Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, 104-108 Macquarie Penrith Library, 601 High Street, Penrith, 02 4732 7891. Open 9am-8pm Road, Springwood, includes a 436-seat theatre with a full program Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. of performances, meeting rooms, offices, a service desk for the Blue St Clair, Shop 12, St Clair Shopping Centre, Bennett Road & Endeavour Mountains City Council and links to the Springwood Library and the Braemar Avenue. 02 9670 6853. Open 10am-5.30pm Monday House community art gallery. bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au to Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday. The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, St Marys, 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys. 02 4732 7455. Katoomba,includes the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Open 9am-8pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-5.30pm Friday, 9am-5pm Heritage Exhibition, which is devoted to education about the Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday.

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DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Penrith Homemakers Centre, Pattys Place, Penrith. 37 home, Penrtih City Council has off-leash dog parks in Cranebrook, Emu Heights, baby and accessories stores. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, North St Marys, South Penrith, St Clair and Werrington. For maps, see 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/services/animal-services. penrithhomemakercentre.com.au Richmond Mall, 271 Windsor Street, Richmond. Coles (7am-midnight BOAT RAMP Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm Sat-Sun), plus small selection of stores with shorter Penrith City Council has a boat ramp at Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue, trading hours. richmondmall.com.au Penrith. Open 5am-9pm October 2 to March 31 and 6am-8pm Richmond Marketplace, 78 March Street, Richmond. Big W, Woolworths April 1 to October 1. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. (7am-10pm), fashion, retail stores, banks and services. Open 9am-5.30pm NSW POLICE Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Blue Mountains Local Area Command is located at 4 Jerseywold Avenue richmondmarketplace.com.au Springwood, 02 4751 0299. Westfield Penrith, 585 High Street. Aldi (8.30am-8pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 8.30am-9pm Thu, 8.30am-7pm Sat-Sun), Woolworths (7.30am-10pm FLOOD, FIRE & EMERGENCY Sat-Wed, 7.30am-11pm Thu), Myer, Big W, Target, retail, banks In the event of a life-threatening emergency call 000 to connect to Police, and cinema. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, Fire and Ambulance. For assistance or information for: 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. westfield.com.au/penrith • Floods or storms call 132 500 or see ses.nsw.gov.au. Winmalle Shopping Centre, 32-44 White Cross Road, Winmalee. Coles • Bushfires call 1800 679 737 or see rfs.nsw.gov.au. (6am-11pm) and 20 specialty retailers. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, • An emergency involving a council service Fri, 9am-7pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. winmaleevillage.com.au or facility call your local council office. Windsor Marketplace, 6-16 Kable Street, Windsor. Woolworths (7am-10pm), plus small selection of stores with shorter trading hours. HOSPITALS windsormarketplace.com.au Blue Mountains Hospital, Lot 3 Woodlands Road, Windsor Riverview Shopping Centre, 227 George Street, Windsor. Katoomba, 02 4784 6500. Coles (7am-10pm), retail stores and services. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Hawkesbury Hospital, 2 Day Street, Windsor, 02 4560 5555. Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. windsor-riverview.com.au Nepean Hospital, Derby Street, Kingswood, 02 4734 2000. Springwood Hospital, 7 Huntley Grange Road, Springwood, 02 4784 6500. For information, see myhospitals.gov.au. SHOPPING Both Richmond and Glenbrook have a good variety of shops and services, as do surrounding towns and villages. Here are a few of the larger shopping centres in the area. Nepean Village, Station & Woodriff Street, Penrith. Coles (6am-midnight), Kmart, retail stores, banks and services. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. nepeanvillage.com.au North Richmond Village, 6-16 Riverview Street, North Richmond. Coles (7am-10pm), plus small selection of stores with shorter trading hours. northrichmondvillage.com.au

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WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 37 FAMILIES Community groups and centres If you’re new in town, it’s important to develop friendships and build a strong support network. Having like-minded people and experienced Defence families to talk with can help ease the stress of uprooting the entire family. We have a wide variety of support groups eager to welcome new members.

Defence Empty Nesters No Kids month at Rouse Hill Bunnings) The kids can (DENNKS) learn some new skills and have fun while you We meet once a month, with the kick back with a tea/coffee. date and venue TBA. DENNKS goal DRFC also organises events throughout

is to give people or couples posted to RAAF the year. To keep up to date, join facebook. Destination NSW Base Richmond an opportunity to meet new com/groups/DRFCENTRE or email

people, enjoy a meal at a restaurant or other [email protected]. PHOTO: activity, and not have to worry about the kids. Penrith military spouse morning tea group along and try some of our weekly sessions There is no joining fee, but there is a Facebook Once a fortnight a group of defence spouses l Tuesday 10-11am – Fitness. Group fitness page where we must put photos, to show what from various backgrounds meets to make new session for all abilities run by a qualified a good time we are having. facebook.com/ friends, find out about the area and generally trainer. dennksrichmondnsw. discuss anything and everything whilst having l Tuesday 10am-1pm – Coffee Drop In Defence Richmond Family Centre a great time! Morning. Children welcome, optional The Defence Richmond Family Centre (DRFC) We meet at the “Little House of Coffee” $3 donation per family. has recently undergone a refurbishment and on the grounds of Flower Power (Cnr of The l Wednesday 10am-noon – Playgroup is your local community hub that strives to Northern Rd & Castle Rd, Orchard Hills) where (0-5yrs). A great opportunity for your child support spouses, families and serving members you can enjoy a coffee, cake or meal if you to participate in a session of craft, activities of the ADF at RAAF Base Richmond, RAAF wish. There is ample free parking, wheelchair/ and free play, while you socialise with other Glenbrook, Defence Establishment Orchard pram access, plenty of seating and a secure mums. Please bring a piece of fruit, drink Hills and surrounds. outdoor children’s playground for the little bottle and hat for your child. Located on RAAF Base Richmond at 13 ones. You can watch the children while McNamara Avenue (opposite the play-ground/ enjoying a delicious coffee and/or meal from l Thursday 10am-2pm – Occasional Care. park), the DRFC hosts a variety of activities the Little House of Coffee Shop. A fortnightly pay-week service offered that cater to a wide range of members and A few times a year we also organise for children six months to five years old. families. Regular opening hours are 10am-noon evening get together at various restaurants Children are cared for by two experienced Wednesdays and Fridays every week in and around the Penrith area. These are childcare workers. $10 per child. and anyone is welcome to join us. fun filled nights where spouses who work, l Thursday 3.30-5.30pm – After School Club Current activities include: and therefore aren’t able to meet during the A session for school aged children to make l Play Group (Wednesday 1000-1200) Held day, can attend and still be part of the group. connections and friendships with other at the centre, free play, craft and outdoor Join our Facebook page “Penrith Defence defence children whilst participating games. Morning tea provided for adults, Spouse Group” for reminders about upcoming in a range of fun activities to connect please bring snacks and a drink for your gatherings. Contact Indah 0400 774 876. and make friendships children Kissingpoint Cottage l Friday 10am-12.30pm – Craft & Chat Sessions l Coffee Catch Up (Friday 1000-1200) Held Kissingpoint Cottage is a tri-service community with crèche. If you would love time to relax at the centre, come along for a cuppa and house in the Sydney district of Ermington/ and chat with other Defence spouses while something sweet while socialising with other Dundas. Our aim is to support military the kids are being looked after in a room spouses. The kids can play while you relax in partners and their children in a fun and friendly nearby, this is the group for you. Participate the lounge, morning tea provided for adults, environment where everyone understands the in planned craft activity, bring your own or please bring snacks and a drink for your unique lifestyle and challenges faced by Defence simply sit and chat.

children. families. If you are new to the area or would l Book Club first Thursday of the month – l Bunnings Play Group (last Wednesday of the simply like to make some new friends, come Come along to our monthly book club and

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For more information dsnsg.org.au or email No. 336 Squadron City of Hawkesbury [email protected]. The SQN is very active in throughout the City of Hawkesbury, having been granted Freedom WINGS of Entry to the City in 2016. Women Integrated Networking Groups We support both the Windsor and Richmond (WINGs) is a localised program that facilitates RSL during the ANZAC Sunday, ANZAC Dawn mentoring and networking amongst Air Services and Remembrance Day Services. Force women. Sydney WINGs aims to provide Additionally, we support the Australia Day opportunities for participants to learn practical Flag Raising Service at the Castlebrook Lawn skills for their professional development. Cemetery, Windsor Rd Rouse Hill, for the Castle This is achieved through a mix of internal Hill RSL. We place National Flags at the Graves Defence presentations and external speakers, of Veterans. with topics focused on addressing commonly The SQN conducts 3-4 Field Exercises each experienced issues women face throughout year at either or within their careers. the Blue Mountains National Park. In addition to the professional development program, WINGs provides a platform for No.323 Australian Air Force Cadets women to meet to discuss and share issues Squadron affecting them in the workplace, while creating No.323 Squadron City of Blue Mountains Air networks and friendships with other Air Force Force Cadets is situated opposite the main women from each geographical location. entry to RAAF Base Glenbrook. We operate All events are advertised via Base Information on Wednesday evenings between 1800h and Circulars. Contact WGCDR Amanda McCurran 2130h. 323SQN celebrated its 65th Anniversary enjoy fantastic conversation with others. at [email protected] for in 2017 and continues to serve the youth of Please check our Facebook page or contact further information. the Blue Mountains and Greater Western the Coordinator for more information. Sydney. We pride ourselves on our community Navy Ticketing service and providing an exciting and dynamic l Wine and Dine – A monthly social dinner Navy Canteens has recently broadened our held at North Ryde RSL. A fantastic environment for youth development. We have services, and we now offer discounts to shows, opportunity to meet new people and been recipients of the Most Efficient Squadron attractions, and sporting events all around enjoy a lovely meal. Onsite childminding Award a number of times over the last 5 years Australia, and by becoming a member of is available. Please check our Facebook as well as the Officer Commanding’s Cup for Navy Canteens Ticketing you can get these page or contact the Coordinator for best unit at State Competitions. In 2016 the discounts. Navy Canteens Ticketing offers a more information. Mayor of the Blue Mountains granted the personalised entertainment booking service unit Freedom of the City in recognition of our Kissingpoint Cottage, just behind Timor providing discounted tickets and preferential service to the community. 323sqnaafc.com. Barracks, 282 Kissing Point Road, Dundas. Open seating to all Australian Navy, Army, Air Force Wednesday to Friday. For more information call and Defence APS personnel. No.336 Australian Air Force 02 9874 4052, email kissingpointcottage@gmail. Membership with Navy Canteens Defence Cadets Squadron com or visit facebook.com/kissingpointcottage. Ticketing provides access to: The SQN is very active in throughout the City of Hawkesbury, having been granted Freedom Bushrangers Hash House Harriers l Personalised service by Navy Canteens of Entry to the City in 2016. We are a social, mixed running/walking group Ticketing staff to secure tickets to shows We support both the Windsor and Richmond and meet at a predetermined site somewhere and sports events RSL during the ANZAC Sunday, ANZAC Dawn within the Hills district each Monday evening at l eNewsletters with availability of upcoming Services and Remembrance Day Services. 1830 hrs, 52 weeks a year. Hash House Harriers shows and special offers Additionally, we support the Australia Day is an international group that has been going l Discounted tickets when available Flag Raising Service at the Castlebrook Lawn for over 80 years and Bushrangers is one of l Preferential booking times and seating when Cemetery, Windsor Rd Rouse Hill, for the a number of clubs in the Sydney area. All are available Castle Hill RSL. We place National Flags at the welcome. For further information contact: l Discounted prices at different attractions Graves of Veterans. The SQN conducts 3-4 Dave McIllraith 0416 074 750; Judy Mutton 0438 around Australia Field Exercises each year at either Scheyville 009 624; Pete Matthey 0408 289 562. l Complimentary tickets to shows and events when available National Park or within the Blue Mountains National Park. The defence special needs support group l Discounted holiday and hotel DSNSG is a national not for profit benevolent accommodation where available Building A12, RAAF Base Richmond (near the volunteer organisation. DSNSG provides Membership Annual Fee: Navy (permanent, water tower). Parade time: 1800-2130h Monday support, information, assistance and advocacy reserves and retired) $0; Army/RAAF/APS/ night. For more information call 02 4587 7013 for all ADF families who are currently serving Contractors $20. More information is available (Monday nights only), email admino.336sqn@ as well as ex serving with special needs at navycanteens.com.au/ticketing or facebook. aafc.org.au, FLTLT (AAFC) Dennis Lockwood located both around Australia and overseas. com/navyticketing. 0418 678 862, email [email protected].

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HOUSING

MOVING HOUSE can be both markets and directly sourcing and leasing l Ask you to sign a DHA an exciting and daunting prospect properties from private owners. Residence Agreement – some big decisions need to be l Discuss your rights and responsibilities made, the most important one SERVICE RESIDENCES as a tenant being where you are going to live. Children’s The main form of housing offered by DHA l Take you through the inspection condition education, distance to work for both the to Defence Members and their families is report, explaining the amenities and member and spouse/partner, health care, Service Residences (SR). These properties are features of the home lifestyle preferences and the amenity of located in proximity to Defence bases and l Provide you with two sets of keys available housing are all factors that need offices throughout Australia and are generally to your home and a set of any to be considered. provided to members with dependants. remote-control units. You can check your eligibility for a SR at RENTAL ACCOMMODATION dha.gov.au/housing. If you own a home in your UTILITY CONNECTION Defence Housing Australia (DHA) current posting location and it is suitable for You are responsible for the opening and provides housing and related services for you to live in, you will not be eligible for SR. payment of any electricity, gas, telephone or Australian Defence Force (ADF) members internet accounts. DHA will provide a telephone and their families. HOW DO I FIND A SERVICE line, however you will have to source handsets The organisation’s portfolio comprises RESIDENCE? at your own expense. modern freestanding houses, townhouses and As soon as you know you require a Service A quick, hassle-free way to have your apartments in selected locations. The majority Residence, call DHA on 139 342 to get a telephone, electricity, internet, and gas are off-base, integrated throughout the local username and password to access Online services connected and disconnected is community, in reasonably close proximity to Services, a unique online tool that will through Utility Connect. Utility Connect can Defence bases and establishments, as well allow you to select your new home. also offer connection or disconnection of pay as a range of amenities and services. television once approved by your local regional DHA maintains the currency of its portfolio MOVING IN office. This is a free service for Defence by upgrading existing properties (on and When you get to your new posting a DHA members and provides you with a choice off-base), sourcing new properties through property manager will meet you at your of service providers. You can start a Utility a variety of construction activities, acquiring new residence. The Property Manager will: Connect application in Online Services after properties through traditional real estate l Provide you with a DHA Welcome Pack reserving a property.

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PRIVATE RENTAL Sale Expenses Allowance (HPSEA) which If DHA cannot provide you with a suitable SR, reimburses reasonable buying and selling you may be eligible for Rent Allowance, see costs. Details may be found in the Pay dha.gov.au/housing/rent-allowance. Rental and Conditions Manual – defence.gov.au/ properties in the region can be sourced from PayAndConditions/ADF/Chapter-7/Part-3/ local real estate agencies or on any of the Div-2.asp. following commercial websites: MORE INFORMATION l realestate.com.au/rent For information on other accommodation l domain.com.au/rent options, application forms and to access l rent.com.au to access Online Services, see dha.gov.au. l realestateview.com.au/rental-properties l rentfind.com.au/rentals

BUYING A HOUSE ABOUT DHA You may feel that it’s time to enter the Established in 1988, DHA is a Government Business Enterprise that delivers its products and services housing market, or you may wish to sell your in a commercial environment with a Services Agreement as the contractual vehicle in place between home in your losing locality and purchase in Defence and DHA. It provides quality, economic housing that fits community needs, while achieving the gaining locality. financial results that meet or exceed the expectations of its shareholders (the Departments of Defence The Defence Home Ownership Assistance and Finance), as well of those of its private investors. Scheme (DHOAS) pays a monthly subsidy Defence Housing Australia on a member's home loan interest. The • manages approximately 18,000 properties in all states and territories of Australia scheme is administered by the Department of • allocates DHA-managed properties to about 16,000 ADF members Veterans’ Affairs - for details see dhoas.gov.au. • administers Rent Allowance (RA) to about 14,000 ADF members Members selling and/or buying a home • allocates on-base accommodation for about 11,000 ADF members (31,000 rooms/40,000 beds). may be eligible for the Home Purchase or

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FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS, of the great value cover at Defence Health. Gold is firmly focused on valuable benefits and Defence Health has been Private hospital cover gives people access affordable cover for ADF families. Children can providing great value health to timely medical treatment, by a doctor of their receive one no-gap mouthguard, custom-fitted insurance, specially tailored choice. Instead of months on the public hospital by a dentist, every year until they turn 21. for Defence families. elective surgery waiting list, private patients get And unlike other funds, there’s no lifetime limit Defence Health has always been not-for- the treatment they need almost immediately. on the benefits paid for orthodontic treatment. profit and all for members. As a Members Own And extras cover helps fund the important The premiums are very competitive too – Health Fund, Defence Health delivers better general treatment – such as dental, physio and with the added bonus of national pricing for ADF service, has more satisfied members and gives optical services – that Medicare does not cover. families. Plus there’s a 10% discount for 12 months more back in benefits. Defence Health has dental and optical for discharging personnel. Because management expenses are kept networks that deliver better value for members. Defence Health has a range of hospital cover low, around $0.94 of every $1.00 of premium At a network dentist, Defence Health members for extended family – from Basic Plus through to revenue is returned to members in benefits. will save at least 15% off the usual dental fee Gold. And people under 30 can take advantage But what many serving men and women charged by the network dentist. Optical of a youth discount on the Everyday Hospital don’t realise is that their extended family is network providers give Defence Health Bronze Plus cover – up to 10% off if they join eligible to join Defence Health too. members the choice of no-gap glasses from before the age of 26. That means mum and dad, brothers, sisters, and a wide range of fashionable frames. If you’re looking for a health insurer you can of course partner and children, can take advantage The Defence Health ADF Total Package trust, it makes sense to check out Defence Health.

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WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 43 EDUCATION Childcare Choosing the right childcare and early learning service will depend on your family’s needs and the environment with which you and your child will feel most comfortable.

AS WELL AS PROVIDING care, childcare and early learning services provide an opportunity for your child to develop social, emotional and learning skills. When deciding on the type of care that is best for your child, you may want to ask yourself: l How many hours of care do I need? l Do I want my child cared for in a home environment or in a centre? l What kind of qualifications and experience do the staff members have? l Does the service offer a preschool program? l What learning and play opportunities do I want my child to have? l What kind of routine will my child have? l Do I want the service to provide lunch? Can I have a look at a sample meal plan? l What is the carer-to-child ratio? l Can I claim the Child Care Subsidy if I choose a certain childcare and learning service? FAMILY DAY CARE stimulate children’s thinking, communicating, LONG DAY CARE Family Day Care services delivers flexible home- investigating, exploring and problem-solving Long day care is sometimes referred to as centre- based education and care for children aged six skills. The program includes play-based based care and is generally provided in a building weeks to 12 years via a network of family day care activities that help children learn how to interact or part of a building that has been created positively with other children. The program also educators. An educator may provide care in their specifically to be used as a childcare centre. supports the development of early language, home for the maximum number of children, Centres usually operate between 7.30am literacy and numeracy skills. including their own children, in accordance with and 6pm and offer professional care for children Many preschools operate from 9am to 3pm the national law and the national regulations. aged from six weeks to six years. Children are and the majority only operate in line with public These services can provide flexible care, usually grouped in rooms according to age school terms and close during school holidays. including all-day, part-time, casual, overnight, and developmental stage. Childcare is usually School-based preschools provide educational before and after school, and care during school available for all day or part of the day. Some programs for children one year prior to enrolment holidays. The majority of Family Day Care centres offer morning or afternoon sessions. in kindergarten. A child may be eligible for Many centres offer meals throughout the services are approved childcare services. This enrolment in preschool from the beginning day including morning tea, lunch and afternoon means families using the service may be eligible of the school year if they turn four years on or tea. Most long day care centres will have an for the Child Care Subsidy. Visit nswfdc.org.au before 31 July that year. Applications for the next early education component to their program so year are taken from Term 2 of the current school children will learn as they are cared for. PRESCHOOL year. schools.nsw.edu.au These centres are run by private companies, Preschools generally provide early education local councils, community organisations, and care for children aged between three IN-HOME CARE individuals, non-profit organisations or by and six years, although some may be licensed In-home care is similar to family day care, but employers for their staff. The majority are to take children from two years of age. the professional carer looks after the child in approved childcare services, which means families Some preschools offer half-day sessions, the child’s home. It is not widely available, but is using the service may be eligible for the Child with children attending either five mornings suitable for families who have no access to other Care Subsidy. Approved services must also show or five afternoons per week. Others provide full- childcare services and/or whose circumstances they are meeting certain quality standards. Visit day attendance for two, three or five days a week. mean that an existing childcare service cannot mychild.gov.au The preschool program is designed to meet their needs and to whom one or more

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Where demand for childcare is high, l the child lives in a rural or remote area all approved services with the exception l the work hours of the child’s guardian (or guardian’s partner) are hours when no of Occasional Care must adhere to Priority other approved childcare service is available of Access Guidelines (available at dss.gov.au) to ensure there is a fair childcare system. l the child’s guardian (or guardian’s partner) is caring for three or more children who have The system ensures that, where there are not yet started school. vacancies or a waiting list for childcare services, australianhomechildcare.com.au places are allocated to families with the greatest need for childcare. These guidelines only apply OCCASIONAL CARE to Child Care Subsidy-approved childcare This service is suitable for families who do not services with the exception of Occasional Care. need childcare on a regular basis, but would Every approved service with the exception of like someone to look after their children Occasional Care has to abide by the guidelines and occasionally, for example when they have tell you about them when you enrol your child. a medical or other appointment. Most Occasional Care centres have flexible CHILD CARE SUBSIDY operating hours and can cater for children The Australian Government provides families whose parents work irregular or unpredictable with financial assistance to help them cover the hours, such as shift workers. With this type costs of approved childcare, under the Child of care, you only pay for the hours you use. Care Subsidy. occasional-child-care.com.au The Child Care Subsidy is income tested and of the following applies: is usually paid directly to approved Child Care l the child has, or lives with another child WAITING LISTS Services to reduce the fees that eligible families who has, an illness or disability There may be situations where there are no pay. You can apply for the Child Care Subsidy l the child’s guardian (or guardian’s partner) vacancies at the childcare or early learning online or in person through Centrelink. To apply has an illness or disability that affects their service you wish to use and some of these online, visit the Department of Human Services ability to care for the child services have waiting lists. website at humanservices.gov.au.

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offer a snack as well as the Active After-school Communities exercise program. The majority of OSHC centres are approved childcare services. This means families using the service may be eligible for the Childcare Benefit and Childcare Rebate. Approved services must also show that they are meeting certain quality standards. HIGH SCHOOL NSW students enter high school in Year 7. Once you have determined which high school you would like your child to attend, the next step is to complete an expression of interest for placement in Year 7 form. If your child is already attending Year 6 in a public primary school, you will receive this form towards the end of Term 1. SCHOOL LEAVING AGE Students must complete Year 10 (or its to the needs, learning styles and rates of equivalent) then remain in approved education progress of individual students. Specialist advice or training or a combination of education and Schooling and support is available to parents/caregivers paid work until the age of 17. of children with disabilities to help them access There’s a lot to learn about how educational services. Talk to the school as early SENIOR YEARS as possible about these services. Students in Year 10 choose the subjects they primary schools and high schools wish to study for the Higher School Certificate function — especially as different ORIENTATION DAY (HSC). There is a lot to consider and support is states have different arrangements Most schools have orientation days towards provided by your school to help students make the end of the previous year to welcome in place. Read on to find out about informed decisions about their future. The children to kindergarten. Many schools also school’s career adviser is available to guide New South Wales. have transition to kindergarten programs over and support each student’s subject choices several weeks in the second part of the year. PRIMARY SCHOOL in line with individual career and transition KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 6 planning. Sound advice for young people Primary school in New South Wales and their parents/carers about choosing school Children may enter kindergarten at the follows a curriculum based on subjects is available at the My Future website beginning of the school year in NSW stages of learning. Each stage is approximately myfuture.edu.au. equivalent to two school years. For each government schools if they turn five on or learning stage there are skills, knowledge and before 31 July in that year. By law, all children STARTING YEAR 11 levels of understanding that each student should must start school by their sixth birthday. Students begin to prepare for their HSC in Year Kindergarten to Year 6 focuses on the key develop. Visit schools.nsw.edu.au for some 11 so it’s important to get settled into a good learning areas of English, mathematics, science handy booklets, activities and checklists. study routine at the beginning of the year. Study and technology, human society, personal requirements will increase markedly in Year development, health and physical education, FINDING A SCHOOL 11 and more so in Year 12. There are two types Each NSW public school has a defined local creative arts and languages. of HSC courses: Board-developed courses, enrolment area. This means your child is which are set and examined externally and may designated to a particular school based on the OUTSIDE SCHOOL contribute to the calculation of a Universities permanent residential address of the primary HOURS CARE Admission Index (UAI), and Board-endorsed caregiver. Every public school reserves enough Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) centres courses, which are developed by schools, TAFE places within their school for students in their provide care for primary school-aged children or universities and count towards the HSC, but local enrolment area. Non-local applications before and after school (7.30am to 9am and do not count towards the calculation of the may be considered by the school’s enrolment 3pm to 6pm), during school holidays and on UAI. Vocational Education and Training (VET) panel, according to the department’s policy pupil-free days. OSHC is also referred to as and subject to selection criteria such as Out-Of-School Hours (OOSH) care in some Framework courses give specific competencies availability of appropriate staff and classroom states or territories. Vacation Care is a type that are valuable in the workplace. VET courses accommodation. Contact the school to find of OSHC that includes indoor and outdoor give students work-related skills in a variety out about their out-of-area selection criteria. activities. These centres are sometimes run by of industry and can count towards the HSC if the same organisation that runs before- and students sit the HSC exam. Students will receive STARTING SCHOOL after-school care. Centres are usually located on a nationally recognised qualification when they Starting school is an important step. Children primary school sites in the school hall and/or in successfully complete their course. Some VET develop at different rates and learn skills in a childcare centre, community facility or OSHC courses are studied at school while others can different ways. It is the school’s task to respond centre near the primary school. Many centres be studied at TAFE.

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YEAR 12 frequently without any obvious indicators. Many Encourage a reasonable balance between Students and their families can find the HSC fear they might let their family down or will not work and leisure. Planned leisure periods are an year stressful. For study tips and information be able to match the performance of siblings essential component of a good study program. on preparing for and completing the HSC, or relatives. There are also many pressures An occasional total escape for a few days may also other than exams. Many students experience be excellent therapy for a student who is feeling see studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au. a sense of impending departure: leaving home, excessively stressed. The most obvious forms of support parents leaving lifelong friends, the prospect of starting It is important to encourage and allow your can offer are the practical, physical things: university. Appreciate that it is normal for people child to be as independent as you can possibly l Pr ovide a good place to study. Ideally it should under pressure to become super-sensitive and stand. The more independent he or she can be be quiet, a comfortable temperature, with explosive from time to time. Family members are in meeting the demands of Year 12, the better good ventilation, good lighting, adequate desk usually the first targets. Try not to overreact prepared he or she will be to succeed at a tertiary or table space and free from distractions such to such outbursts. level or in the workforce. as TV, noise, telephone, conversations and little brothers and sisters. l Pr ovide good, balanced meals. Encourage SCHOOL DATES FOR 2020 sensible levels of sleep and some form of This information is relevant to New South Wales state schools. Independent and Catholic regular exercise. Encourage moderation in school term dates can vary from school to school so check directly with the relevant school. late-night parties and alcohol consumption. Of equal, or perhaps greater importance, are PERIOD START FINISH the things you can do to provide a positive Term 1 Tuesday 28 January Friday 10 April and understanding emotional environment: School Holidays Saturday 11 April Sunday 26 April l B e supportive and encouraging. If you Term 2 Monday 27 April Friday 3 July have doubts, keep them to yourself. School Holidays Saturday 4 July Sunday 19 July l Highlight strengths and successes. Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September Encourage your child not to dwell School Holidays Saturday 26 September Sunday 11 October on failures. Term 4 Monday 12 October Friday 18 December Appreciate that most students will be School Holidays Saturday 19 December Tuesday 26 January 2021 experiencing quite a high level of stress,

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DEFENCE COMMUNITY education environment and to raise of relocation on learning outcomes) ORGANISATION (DCO) provides awareness of issues facing Defence children l monitoring the social, emotional and information, resources and l informing families about Defence support academic wellbeing of Defence students programs to help with the transition services available, such as financial assistance l helping students develop self-confidence, between schools and education systems under the Education Assistance Scheme. self-reliance and resilience when ADF members and their families move. To contact your nearest Education Liaison l referring students to services or school It provides support for the unique needs Officer, call the Defence Family Helpline community programs that meet their needs. of Defence children. on 1800 624 608. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE REGIONAL EDUCATION DEFENCE SCHOOL MENTORS Defence families can access a range of financial LIAISON OFFICERS DCO’s Defence School Mentor program support to help minimise the disruption to Education Liaison Officers are experienced provides support to the children of ADF schooling caused by posting and relocations. staff who help Defence families as they move members, particularly when moving in and These include: around the country, providing information, out of a school on posting or when a parent is l tutoring assistance advice, referral and specialised assistance. They absent from home. Under the program, Defence l boarding school allowance are located in each state and territory and have school mentors in primary and secondary l tertiary accommodation extensive knowledge about the local schools schools support Defence students transitioning l students with special needs and education systems as well as the challenges from school to school and during times of l reimbursement of a lost scholarship faced by Defence children. parental absence. l reunion travel The assistance provided to families includes: Mentors help schools, families and children The aim is to provide students with educational l informing families about local schools to develop strategies to successfully integrate stability or short-term assistance to help overcome and education systems into the school community. Their role includes: any immediate difficulties with education or l helping families, students and teachers l assisting children and families to integrate emotional wellbeing as a result of relocation. to manage the transition to a new school into the new school and local community l linking families with special education l coordinating appropriate welcome and CONTACT US providers, resources or support agencies farewell activities For more information about these services, according to their children’s individual needs l smoothing the transition from school to contact the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 (including special needs students) school and between different education 608, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or email l working with schools to ensure a supportive systems (including minimising the impact them at [email protected].

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Windsor Street. Richmond Park boasts a pavilion built in 1883-84 and hosts the Richmond Good THE HAWKESBURY Food Markets on Saturday mornings. Beside the Hawkesbury River, the town was THE HAWKESBURY is one of Australia's earliest Windsor Court House (1822), and St Matthews named after Solomon Wiseman who settled here settlements and many of the area’s original Anglican Church (1817), the latter two designed in 1817 and started the first ferry service. He was buildings have survived, creating a “time capsule” by Sir Francis Greenway. Thompson Square is the the inspiration for The Secret River, written by his of Australian colonial history. Historic towns oldest public square in Australia and the mall is great-great-great granddaughter Kate Grenville. and rural settlements dot the area, many beside lined with historic buildings. Windsor has a regional The World Heritage walk in Dharug National the Hawkesbury River, interspersed with farms, museum, gallery, stores, cafes and markets, where Park includes parts of the convict-built Old Great orchards and national parks. you can stock up for a picnic in Deerubbin Park. North Road that ran 240km to the Hunter Valley. HISTORIC TOWNS Richmond St Albans Windsor The town’s historic buildings include the Richmond Historic St Albans sits in the Macdonald Valley. Settled in 1791, Windsor has a number of colonial School of Arts, St Peters Anglican Church (1841), the Stop for lunch at the Georgian Settlers Inn, built buildings still used for their original purposes, post office, courthouse and Victorian mansions in 1836 from convict-hewn sandstone and once including the Macquarie Arms Hotel (1794), along March Street, West Market Street and a stopover for stagecoaches travelling between

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Hawkesbury Regional Gallery Six Foot Track Marathon March 14. A changing program of exhibitions includes Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. visual art, craft, photography and design with sixfoot.com talks, workshops, film screenings and tours. Open 10am-4pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday, Blue Mountains Music Festival March 13-15. 10am-3pm Saturday-Sunday (closed public Lurline Street, Katoomba.

Destination NSW bmff.org.au holidays). Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/gallery

PHOTO: Penrith Working Truck Show March 29. Little River Art Studios & Gallery Museum of Fire, 1 Museum Drive, Penrith. Sydney and Newcastle. St Albans hosts an annual Featuring work from eight artists along with the folk festival around the Anzac weekend and the St Albans Folk Music Festival April 24-26. equine art of Jeanette Starr, the gallery is set on a St Albans Writers' Festival in spring. stalbansfolkfestival.com.au historic horse stud. Bracken Stud, 226 Wilberforce Road, Grosewold. littleriverartstudios.com.au Hawkesbury Show May 1-3. Wilberforce is home to The Australiana Pioneer Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail hawkesburyshow.com.au Village, a collection of historic working buildings Explore galleries, visit studios and meet the set on 11ha along the riverbank. Just up the road Yulefest in the Blue Mountains July/August. artists. Some members hold regular classes is The Butterfly Farm and Indy 800 Kart Track yulefest.com and workshops. haat.com.au with riverside camping and water skiing. Blue Mountains Elvis Festival August dates TBA. Pitt Town NATIONAL PARKS bluemountainselvisfestival.com.au Pitt Town and surrounds were the location for the The region's numerous national parks are ideal Penrith Show August dates TBA. Penrith long running TV series A Country Practice. The for bushwalking, canyoning, cycling, canoeing, Showgrounds, Station Street. village’s heritage buildings include the Bird in the picnicking, camping and bird watching. For penrithshow.com Hand Inn (1825). Nearby Scheyville National Park details of Hawkesbury’s most popular bushwalks, and Longneck Lagoon are great for birdwatchers. see discoverthehawkesbury.com.au. For more St Marys Spring Festival September dates Bilpin on National Parks, see nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. TBA. Queen Street and CBD, St Marys. In the mountain foothills, Bilpin is known for stmarystowncentre.com.au stone fruit and apples and during harvest you Leura Gardens Festival September/October can pick your own. Cafes and stores sell seasonal dates TBA. Leura Mall, fare such as cider, apple pies, honey, jams and leuragardensfestival.com.au berries. Bilpin has two cider companies offering tastings and sales and Wildwood, a luxuriant cool Blue Mountains Artfest November dates climate garden with a cafe, nursery and gift shop. TBA. Wentworth Falls Public School. Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. MUSEUMS & GALLERIES bluemountainsartfest.net.au Hawkesbury Regional Museum Glenbrook Spring Festival November dates TBA. The museum has a permanent exhibition on the Park and Ross Streets, Glenbrook. themes River, Land, People and a program of marketsandfairs.com.au temporary exhibitions on different aspects of Australia’s third mainland settlement. Open Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Destination NSW 10am-4pm Wednesday to Monday. 8 Baker November dates TBA. rhodofestival.com Street, Windsor. hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum PHOTO: Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic MORE INFORMATION November dates TBA. 112km race along the Hawkesbury River to Windsor. Visitor Information Centre, 1/328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond bridge2bridge.com.au (opposite RAAF Base Richmond). 02 4560 4620. discoverthehawkesbury.com.au

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AT THE FOOT of the beautiful Blue Mountains to the south of Richmond, the is the gateway to Western Sydney and has been dubbed the adventure capital of NSW. It features a stellar line up of attractions, world-class sports venues and thrilling sporting events such as Ironman 70.3 and the Sydney International Rowing Regatta. There is also an exciting mix of weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual events including markets, performances, festivals and shows.

FUN & ADVENTURE BBQ facilities and function rooms. Open 6.30am-5.30pm daily. Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith Whitewater Stadium Cranebrook. regattacentre.nsw.gov.au The centre offers whitewater rafting, kayaking, swiftwater rescue training and local, national Jetpack Adventures Fly through air and water with a water-powered

and international slalom competitions. Destination NSW Open September to June. McCarthy's Lane, Jetpack or Flyboard. Gate A Sydney International

Cranebrook. penrithwhitewater.com.au Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, PHOTO: International Regatta Centre Cranebrook. jetpackadventures.com.au a fun and safe way to experience true human An Olympic rowing venue with 5km of cycling iFLY Indoor Skydiving body flight. Panthers Complex, 123 Mulgoa and walking paths, picnic grounds, lakeside A state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel provides Road, Penrith. downunder.iflyworld.com Cables Wake Park Try cable skiing, wakeboarding and knee- boarding at this world-class facility, which features two main cable lakes. Panthers Complex, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith. cableswakepark.com.au Luddenham Raceway Outdoor karting centre with two tracks – a Pro Circuit and a Rookie Circuit designed for eight to 14 year olds. There are also four paintball fields. Open 10am-7.30pm daily. 849 Luddenham Road, Luddenham. luddenhamraceway.com Trees Adventure Soar through the treetops on an array of flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels at Trees Adventure Grose River Park. Open 9am-5pm

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On the river Hire a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard to explore the Hawkesbury-Nepean River, or take a cruise aboard a romantic, old-world paddlesteamer. Nepean Belle Paddlerwheeler cruises depart from Tench Reserve, Penrith (nepeanbelle.com.au) and the Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler runs daily cruises from Windsor (paddlewheeler.com.au). GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Penrith Regional Gallery The beautiful gallery set in heritage gardens on the Nepean River in the former home of sculptor Gerald Lewers and his wife Margo Lewers, a

well-known artist. Open 9am-5pm daily. 86 River Destination NSW Road, Emu Plains. penrithregionalgallery.com.au

Museum of Fire PHOTO: One of the most popular family attractions in Penrith, the museum has an impressive BLUE MOUNTAINS collection of fire-fighting vehicles and memorabilia. Open 9.30am-4.30pm daily. 1 Museum Drive, Penrith. museumoffire.com.au RISING TO THE WEST of Richmond, the Blue Mountains region is one of the state’s premier tourism destinations, with stunning natural beauty, charming villages, gardens, galleries and good food, it Naval Museum draws visitors year-round. Spend a day canyoning, abseiling, caving, bushwalking or mountain biking, The Museum houses a collection of Naval unwind at a day spa, relax over afternoon tea at an old-world cafe, lunch at a historic grand hotel, forces memorabilia. Open 1pm-4pm weekends. browse through boutique shops or enjoy a round of golf at one of the four mountain courses. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith. nepeannaval.org.au VILLAGES Katoomba Arms of Australia Inn Wentworth Falls Along with restaurants, antique shops and galleries, A great place to discover the local history of This pretty village has cafes, restaurants, Katoomba is home to the art deco Paragon Penrith with artefacts, photos, tours, special specialty shops and galleries, surrounded by Café and historic Carrington Hotel. Waradah events and exhibitions. Open 9am-2pm Monday, spectacular bushland. There are extensive trails Aboriginal Centre is a gallery with art works and Wednesday and Thursday and 1pm to 4pm on and Wentworth Falls Lake is a good picnic and performances. Scenic World Blue Mountains the first and third Sundays of the month. Corner barbecue spot with children's' play equipment. has one of the world's steepest railways and the Great Western Highway and Gardenia Avenue, glass-floored Skyway, 270m above the ground. Leura Emu Plains. nepeanhistoricalsociety.org.au A good spot for morning or afternoon tea or lunch, Blackheath Leura has heritage buildings, glorious gardens and a The relaxed village draws visitors for its annual MORE INFORMATION: Penrith charming main street lined with stores, restaurants Rhododendron Festival, stunning views and Tourism, Civic Centre, 601 High St, and cafes. There are numerous walking tracks bush walks. From Blackheath, a road winds down Penrith. visitpenrith.com.au around the village, and you can enjoy panoramic to Megalong Valley where you can horse ride, mountain views from Sublime Point. mountain bike or walk along bush trails.

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Mount Victoria The westernmost village in the Blue Mountains, Mount Victoria has historic buildings dating to the mid 19th century, including the Imperial Hotel, The Manor House and Toll Keepers Cottage.

WORLD HERITAGE AREA Covering a million hectares, the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area includes numerous spectacular National Parks. The Blue Mountains National Park has walking tracks for all levels of fitness, along with camping, canyoning, climbing and mountain biking trails. Bush walks range from easy strolls around lookouts such as Govetts Leap and Sublime Point, to longer walks such as the Grand Canyon Track, from cliff

tops down into deep valleys. Destination NSW On the escarpment in Katoomba, Echo Point Lookout has views of the Jamison Valley and the PHOTO: iconic Three Sisters. It is the gateway to many GALLERIES & MUSEUMS great walks, including the Giant Stairway down Norman Lindsay Gallery more than 800 steps to The former home of artist Norman Lindsay the valley floor and the Federal Pass. is now a gallery displaying his diverse work. At picturesque Wentworth Falls, Jamison 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Creek drops over the escarpment and normanlindsay.com.au plunges 187m before flowing into the Valley Gallery Blackheath of the Waters. Bushwalks in the area vary from An artist-owned and managed not-for-profit 10 minutes to more than four hours. gallery showcasing works by seven prize- The Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve winning local artists. 44 Govetts Leap Road , has a spectacular cave system with fantastic Blackheath. galleryblackheath.com limestone formations and underground rivers. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre There are guided tours through nine show caves The Blue Mountains City Art Gallery showcases along with walking trails. Visit for the day or local and national artists and touring exhibitions. stay in the historic Jenolan Caves House hotel Also on site, the Blue Mountains World Heritage (jenolancaves.org.au). Keen walkers enjoy the Interpretive Centre is a high-tech, interactive Six Foot Track, a three-day walk along the exhibition. 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Destination NSW original bridle trail between Katoomba and bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Jenolan Caves. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au PHOTO: Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum In a grand home surrounded by glorious Everglades Gardens gardens, the museum has a unique collection of The beautiful Everglades House and gardens fabulous children's toys and trains. 36 Olympian are owned by the National Trust and open to Parade, Leura. toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au the public all year round. 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades- GARDENS house-gardens Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Windyridge Garden Mount Wilson The cool-climate garden covers 28 hectares Two hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens. with more than 40,000 plants from around the Queens Avenue, Mount Wilson. world. There are picnic areas with barbecues and Tomah Gardens Restaurant with views of Wollemi National Park. Bells Line of Road, Mount MORE INFORMATION Tomah. bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au Echo Point Visitor Information Centre, Campbell Rhododendron Gardens Echo Point Road, Katoomba. Covering 18.3ha, the gardens include Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre, Great Western Highway, Glenbrook. rhododendrons, azaleas, maples and other Destination NSW bluemountainscitytourism.com.au deciduous trees and pristine native bushland.

PHOTO: Bacchante Street, Blackheath. rhodogarden.org.au

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NEED AROUND TOWN Destination NSW PHOTO: ACCOMMODATION HAWKESBURY RACE THE CHURCH BAR CLUB MOTEL Unique and relaxed atmosphere.Live music Friday night Hawkesbury Race Club Motel features views and Sunday lunch. Selection of beers and wines, steaks, of the racecourse, stables and the world-renowned seafood, gourmet schnitzels, pizzas and finger food. Blue Mountains. The four-star motel is just one Catered functions and outside dining. We are closed minute walk from Clarendon Railway Station and only two minutes from the Mondays. Open from 11.30am every other day until Richmond RAAF Base. The motel has been designed ultimately with your comfort late. Lunch Specials Tues to Fri from $10. Meals can be in mind, with each of our suites offering full kitchen facilities, spacious living areas pre-ordered during lunch times for speedier service. and separate king sized bedrooms.. Takeaway service provided. CONTACT (02) 4560 4300, www.hrcmotel.com.au, [email protected], CONTACT 02 4577 6151, thechurchbar.com.au 1 Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756

QUEST PENRITH RICHMOND CLUB Located in the regional hub of Penrith, Quest Richmond Club is the Hawkesbury’s leading Penrith brings a new standard of accommodation dining, entertainment and function venue. to Western Sydney for the short- and long-stay Established in 1947 by WWII ex-servicemen, traveller. Quest Penrith offers one- and two- we continue to be a valued community bedroom apartments with a fully equipped kitchen partner in the region. Located on East Market St, Richmond, the club has and laundry facilities to create a home-away-from-home experience. been extensively renovated and is home to Villaggio Bistro - sports lounge, Property facilities include an onsite gym, complimentary wi-fi, secure car Café Villaggio, Active8 Gym, Amber Style & Beauty, Arcadia kids entertainment, parking, 24-hour onsite management and a selection of local Wanderest Travellers Park, plus a range of bar and entertainment services. chargeback restaurants. It also operates Richmond Golf Course and Hawkesbury Living aged care.

CONTACT 02 9136 1100, questpenrith.com.au CONTACT 02 4578 1144, richmondclub.com.au BARS, CLUBS & DINING CLUBS BARS, CHILDCARE CLARENDON TAVERN BLIGH PARK COMMUNITY Clarendon Tavern is a local pub located between SERVICES the RAAF Base and the Hawkesbury racecourse. We offeroffer a a varietyvariety ofof servicesservices for residents of all ages, It has a TAB and betting facilities, bar, courtyard, ofincluding all ages, providing including low-cost providing out-of-school-hours low-cost out-of-school-hours care for primary care aged bistro and an enclosed outdoor beer garden. forchildren primary and aged free childrenin-and-out-of-school and free in-and-out-of-school activities for 12 to 18 activities year olds. for We The tavern has undergone major renovations with 12offer to 18 free year counselling, olds. We also courses offer freeand activitiescourses forand adults. activities Our for premises adults, host three new bars, 54 taps, new bistro and menu, barber shop, andreasonably our premises priced hostfitness, reasonably dance, self-defence priced fitness, lessons dance, and self-defence a range children’s play area, arcade and new furniture. andof activities guitar lessons. suitable for all ages.

CONTACT 02 4587 9311, [email protected], clarendontavern.com CONTACTCONTACT 02 02 45 457272 5898, 4 5898, 4 Sirius Sirius Road, Road, Bligh Bligh Park, Park, 244 Hawkesbury valley way, Clarendon, NSW, 2756 facebook.com communityservicesblighpark/communityservicesblighpark/

60 WELCOME TO RICHMOND ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2020 YOUR GUIDE TO THE AREA EVENTS & VENUES EDUCATION LOXLEY ON KUYPER BELLBIRDLOXLEY HILL ON BELLBIRD HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL A destination in your back yard. Loxley is a boutique Loxley isvenue a boutique nestled historical on 30 acres property with breathtaking dating back views Kuyper Christian School is a non- to circa 1833,and ample situated opportunities on 30 picturesque for those perfect acres photos.with denominational, Prep to Year 12 Christian We have onsite accommodation for up to 50 people school. Located in a bushland setting at spectacular views. Specialising in weddings and and would love to speak to you about designing your wedding, function, Kurrajong, the school links with parents special events, seating up to 130 guests. Also offering conference facilities and privateconference dining. orWith just accommodation a getaway. Our award on winning site for chefs up to with 50 spoilguests, you ranging with to provide an outstanding Christian education which prepares the finest menu options. We are 1 hour from the Sydney CBD, 40 minutes from Romantic Chalets for two, to our Peppercorn Lodge which sleeps children for life as God’s person in God’s world. from Castle Hill and 30 minutes from Penrith. We are open 7 days a week. up to 18 Contactpeople, us we to can make cater a time for to your have needs. a personal tour and let the magic begin. CONTACT 02 4573 2999, [email protected], CONTACCONTACTT 02 4567 02 77114567, loxleyonbellbirdhill.com.au7711, loxleyonbellbirdhill.com.au,, kuyper.nsw.edu.au facebook.com/LoxleyonBellbirdHillLOXLEYfacebook.com/LoxleyonBellbirdHillLOXLEY ON ON BELLBIRD BELLBIRD HILL HILL HEALTH & BEAUTY ARNDELL ANGLICANANGLICAN COLLEGE DEFENCE HEALTH ArndellCOLLEGE Anglican College is a co-educational, ForFor more than 60 years,years, DefenceDefence Health Health has has Pre-kindergartenArndell Anglican Collegeto Year 12is aschool co-educational, serving the Hawkesbury been providing great valuevalue health health insurance, insurance, region.Pre-kindergarten With a diverse to Year and 12 comprehensive school serving curriculum,the Hawkesbury speciallyspecially tailored forfor thethe Defence Defence community. community. studentsregion. With are encourageda diverse and to comprehensive grow in their individual curriculum, abilities. We’ll keep the family coveredcovered while while you’re you’re serving, serving, and take care of you when you discharge. Familiesstudents can are expectencouraged high-quality to grow pastoral in their care, individual academic abilities. development, and take care of you when you discharge. For health insurance from an insurer who cares, extracurricularFamilies can expect programs high-quality and community pastoral care,engagement. academic At development, Arndell, we have For health insurance from an insurer who cares, give Defence Health a call. builtextracurricular a community programs where andevery community child matters. engagement. At Arndell, we have give Defence Health a call. built a community where every child matters. CONTACT 02 02 45 457272 3633, 3633, arndell.nsw.edu.au, arndell.nsw.edu.au, CONTACT 1800 1800 3 35335 425, 425, defencehealth.com.au, defencehealth.com.au, [email protected] facebook.com/defencehealth

ST PAUL’S GRAMMAR VILLAVILLA THALGOTHALGO DAYDAY SPASPA SCHOOL Relax,Relax, renew renew and and re-energise. re-energise. From From the the St Paul’s Grammar School is a co-educational, momentmoment you you enter enter Villa Villa Thalgo Thalgo at at Crowne Crowne Plaza Plaza interdenominational Christian grammar school HawkesburyHawkesbury Valley Valley you you will will be be taken taken on on a a unique unique in Cranebrook. It has a tradition of excellence and journeyjourney that’s that’s been been created created only only for for you. you. an inclusive, distinctive school culture. Set on a RebalanceRebalance the the subtle subtle energies energies of of the the mind mind 70-acre campus, St Paul’s is an International Baccalaureate World School, andand body body in in your your own own private private sanctuary sanctuary or or treat treat a friend or loved one offering Baccalaureate programmes from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, in addition awith friend a gift or loved voucher. one with a gift voucher. toDEFENCE the New South WalesBANK Education Standards Authority curricula. DefenceCONTACT Bank 02 is47 a 7 member-owned74 888, stpauls.nsw.edu.au bank, serving the financial needs CONTACTCONTAC T02 02 45 457777 1254, 1254, villathalgo.com.au, villathalgo.com.au, of ADF personnel, their families and members of the Defence community 6161 Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Valley Valley Way, Way, Windsor Windsor for more than 40 years. With more than 90,000 members RECREATION FINANCE & PROPERTY and $2 billion in assets under management, youDEFENCE can be confident BANK your financial security YMCA HAWKESBURY isDefence our priority. Bank isRichmond a member-owned branch open bank, INDOOR STADIUM Mondayserving the to Fridayfinancial 9am needs to 4pm. of ADF personnel, Hawkesbury’s home for indoor sports, including their families and members of the Defence sports competitions, court hire, sports training and community for more than 40 years. With more school holiday activities. Indoor sports include futsal CONTACT 02 4570 3600, defencebank.com.au, than 90,000 members and $2 billion in assets under (indoor soccer), indoor netball, basketball, volleyball and badminton. [email protected] management, you can be confident your financial The stadium is also available for hire for events of all sizes, functions security is our priority. Richmond branch open and trade shows. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. CONTACT 02 4587 8788, [email protected], CONTACT 02 4570 3600,defencebank.com.au, 16 Stewart (entry via green hills way), South Windsor NSW, [email protected] ymcansw.org.au/centres/hawkesbury-stadium

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