Community engagement

Robertson Barracks Open Day 2011

The Australian Army is actively involved in community engagement in Australia and overseas. Through these activities we strengthen our knowledge and contribute to improving the lives of others.

An Australian Army soldier receives a RSL Australian Forces Overseas Fund care package.

Supporting Defence personnel on Anzac Day

In the lead-up to Anzac Day, Australians are encouraged to show their support for Australian Defence Force members, particularly those deployed on overseas operations.
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Australian Army Cadet pays his respects during an Anzac Day service.

Australian Army Cadets commemorate Anzac Day

Army Cadets across Australia will participate in a military tradition almost 100 years old as part of Anzac commemoration services throughout April.
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Australian Army Soldiers assist in the clean up. Queensland 2011.

Disaster relief at home

Over recent years, the Army has been involved in a number of domestic natural disaster relief efforts. This section profiles some of these efforts.
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Reg Saunders

Exercise SAUNDERS 2011

Some 400 kilometres inland from Broome in Western Australia is the remote community of Fitzroy Crossing. It is here that the 19th Chief Engineer Works (19 CE Wks) of the 6th Brigade (6 BDE), supported by other units, conducted the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) for 2011.
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Basel Tattoo

Australian Army Band performs in Switzerland

The Australian Army Band was afforded a fantastic opportunity to perform at the 2011 Basel Tattoo in Switzerland
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Mark Donaldson, VC with Childern from Kaleen Primary School ACT

School Children Support Wounded Soldiers

Canberra’s Kaleen Primary School students have been busy putting pen to paper to support wounded Australian soldiers overseas.
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