Defence Chiefs sign the Regional Level Agreement for Regional Health Services
As part of the enhancement and reform of Defence Healthcare, Regional Level Agreements (RLAs) have been introduced as a clear way of outlining who has responsibility for providing health services across Australia. RLAs remove ambiguity on what exactly will and will not be provided, and will specify the mutual requirements for all parties involved with the delivery of health care. The signing of the RLA for Regional Health Services between the Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Chief of Army, Chief of Air Force and Deputy Secretary of Defence Support took place on Thursday, 29 July 2010, marking another milestone in the improvement in the administration and delivery of Defence health services and programs.
(L to R) Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane; Chief of Air Force, AIRMSHL Mark Binskin; Vice Chief of the Defence Force, LTGEN David Hurley; Chief of Army, LTGEN Ken Gillespie; Deputy Secretary Defence Support, Mr Simon Lewis; Commander Joint Health Command, MAJGEN Paul Alexander.
(L to R) Deputy Secretary Defence Support, Mr Simon Lewis; Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane; CDRE Robyn Walker; Vice Chief of the Defence Force, LTGEN David Hurley; Commander Joint Health Command, MAJGEN Paul Alexander; AIRCDRE Tracy Smart; Chief of Air Force, AIRMSHL Mark Binskin; Chief of Army, LTGEN Ken Gillespie.
Australian Medics Share Expertise And Experience With Honiaria Hospital Medical Staff
Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy Medics of Combined Task Force 635 (CTF 635) assist local medical staff with the night shift at Honiara Hospital in the Solomon Islands.Medics from CTF 635 conduct medical procedural training at Honiara Hospital on an irregular basis. The training provides an opportunity for the Combat First Aiders (CFAs) and medics of CTF 635 to further their medical experience and to assist and share their expertise with the Honiara Hospital medical staff.The medics are deployed to the Solomon Islands as part of Operation ANODE – the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Australian led Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Pictured above: Lance Corporal Melanie Wells and Private Abraham Boxx attend to an injured Solomon Islands' local, during the night shift at Honiara Hospital, in the Solomon Islands.
The Head of Corps Welcomes New RMC Graduates to the RAAMC
The RAAMC Head of Corps and Surgeon General Australian Defence Force MAJGEN Paul Alexander welcomes LT Lyn Adamson & LT Abbie Willmore to RAAMC. Both graduated from the Royal Military College in June. LT Adamson has been posted to 2HSB & LT Willmore to 1HSB. Both were presented with commissions by the Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshall Angus Houston, AC, AFC.
MAJGEN Pual Alexander welcomes LT Abbie Willmore to the RAAMC and presents her with the with the MAJ Susan Lee Felsche RAAMC Memorial Award. Also present is LTCOL Klaus Felsche.
LT Lyn Adamson being presented with her commission by the CDF, Air Chief Marshall AC AFC Angus Houston.
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Medical Careers Day Held at Gallipoli Barracks
A specialist Army medical officer candidate experience has been held at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane for around 40 potential candidates in a day of activities and interaction with serving members designed to answer and demystify some of the common misconceptions surrounding medical careers within the ADF.Attracting and retaining sufficient numbers of health professionals continues to be a challenge as Defence competes with the private and public sectors.The day showcased what the ADF has to offer specialist medical officers and the many other career opportunities available in the Navy, Army and Air Force.
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DISCHARGING AFTER 20 YEARS SERVICE
Leaving the Corps after 20 years service? Well we would like to know about it so your service can be acknowledged in an appropriate manner. Often information about a members departure from the Army and the RAAMC gets to us too late. By using the link below contact the Corps RSM and let him know the following:
Your Current Unit,
Your Date of Discharge,
The Unit you will be discharged form if different from the one above.
ARTICLES NEEDED FOR 2010 EDITION OF THE RAAMC MAGAZINE PAULATIM
It's that time again. Articles for the 2010 edition of the RAAMC Corps Magazine PAULATIM are being called for. Articles needed to make your Corps Magazine a success again this year inlude: Personal Stories or experiences that would be of interest to others and reports from Units and Sub-Units inlcluding RAPs and Medical Centres. Irrespective of your rank - give it a go. Also don't forget the author of the most outstanding article is eligable to win the Butler Award. Don't leave it until the last minute. Start looking at putting in your submission now. Articles should be forwarded to the SO2 Corps, CAPT Angela Dent no later than 31 Aug 2010.
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ANZAC DAY 2010
RAAMC Members were represented in All States on ANZAC Day. In Sydney the RAAMC Association was led by COL Georgeina Whelan, Chief Health Officer FORCOMD and the Callsign Vampire Association (1st Australian Field Hospital/1st Health Support Battalion) were led by the CO 1 HSB, LTCOL Lachlan Sinclair and unit members. Following the march the RAAMC Association and RAAMC Unit gathered for reunion celebrations at the Paddington RSL. WO1 Tania Harmer also celebrated her birthday to the Tune of "Happy Birthday Dear Tania" sung by the entire NSW RAAMC Community. In Melbourne the march was led by MAJGEN Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Surgeon General Defence Health Reserves. In Brisbane the march was led by the RAAMC's Living legend, MAJGEN "Digger" James. Photos and YouTube video can be viewed by visiting the RAAMC Association Website. Photo Above: L to R COL Georgeina Whelan, CAPT Monica Kleinman and CAPT Carol Waldeck at the ANZAC March Sydney.
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RAAMC Print - From the Sudan To Afghanistan
The RAAMC Prints have finally arrived and are ready to purchase. The Prints are signed and numbered (1 to 200) by the artist, Martin Campbell. Only two hundred will ever be sold. Negotiations are currently taking place to have the original hung on permanent display to the public in a major venue. Divulging this venue at this stage may jeopardise these negotiations, but suffice to say this print could become highly collectable and an outstanding investment. All proceeds from the sale of these prints go to the RAAMC Fund and returned to you. Don't kick yourself later for not obtaining one. Order yours now. Examples of these prints can be viewed in the QM Office 2 HSB for those in the Brisbane Area.
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| Framed Print with Matting and Badge $450 + P&H |
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| Framed Print without Matting and Badge $350 + P&H |
Payment can also be made by Credit Card AMEX/Visa/Mastercard by calling MAJ John Straskye on 0408 867606.
Cost - $250.00 plain print (unframed) + postage & handling, $350.00 framed print (basic) + postage & handling and $450.00 framed print (detailed) + postage & handling.
Payment - Direct / Electronic Funds Transfer with transfer confirmation faxed / emailed to SO2 Corp. Payment to include P&H unless alternate means to collect print has been pre-arranged with SO2 Corp.
Transfer details - Defence Force Credit Union Limited
Account Name. RAAMC Corps Fund.
BSB 803205
Member Number 66399
Account Number 20532756
* Please ensure that your rank and name are recorded on the transfer.
Delivery details - Ensure full address details are emailed through to SO2 Corp.
Postage & handling costs (including GST)-
Australia Post
- Print only : $9.30 anywhere in Australia
- Fastways Couriers (Albury)
- Framed print : Darwin $70.50
Adelaide / Brisbane $37.50
Sydney $32.00
Melbourne $23.20
POC - SO2 Corp Health Services, CAPT Angela Dent : Ph (02) 6055 4090 / Fax (02) 6055 2436
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Surgeon General ADF Visits 2 HSB
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| MAJGEN Paul Alexander Addresses Members of 2HSB |
MAJGEN Paul Alexander, The Surgeon General ADF and RAAMC Head of Corps visited the 2nd Health Support Battalion on 26 February 2010. During his visit MAJGEN Alexander presented several members of the Unit with service medals and commendations. MAJGEN Alexander was in the Unit to Chair a RAAMC Committee Meeting. These meetings are usually conducted in a different Unit and State. During this meeting MAJGEN Alexander met with some Unit Members who conveyed trade related issues to him.
Health Professional Recruiting - AUSTRAUMA SEMINAR SYDNEY
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| WO1 Tania Harmer and CAPT Carol Waldeck |
SMO Forces Command, COL Charles New and a recruiting team comprising of CAPT Carol Waldeck and WO1 Tania Harmer attended the Austrauma Seminar at Darling Harbour Sydney 11 - 13 February 2010. The team was well received by Health Professionals attending the semniar and fielded a number of enquires by those attending and wishing to join the RAAMC.
Commendation for Gallantry - CPL Bernard Ronald Ryan
The RAAMC Head of Corps, MAJGEN Paul Alexander and the RAAMC Committee, congratulate CPL Bernard Ryan on receiving the Commendation for Gallantry in the Australia Day Honours List. Below is the CPL Ryan's Citation:
Corporal Bernard Ronald RYAN, NT For gallantry in action while an advanced medical technician in the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team at Kwajeh Ahmed, Afghanistan on 24 March 2009.
Corporal Ryan, despite being seriously injured by an improvised explosive device and while under enemy fire, acted selflessly and highly professionally by issuing instructions to others and moving himself under great pain to administer life saving first aid to two soldiers who were very seriously injured by the explosion. After he had treated the other injured soldiers he treated his own wounds and continued to monitor and provide sound advice on the casualties.
PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR STRUCTURE FROM 18 MARCH 2010
As a result of the DFRT determination No. 10 of 2009, Graded Other Ranks Pay Structure 2009, of 16 Oct 09, the new career and training requirements for ECN 185 Physical Training Instructor (PTI) category will take affect as at 18 March 2010. Implementation Plan (GORPS 2009) No.17/09 - Restructure of Physical Training Instructor (ECN 185) Employment Category provides detailed information for its implementation.
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FORCES COMMANDERS COMMENDATION
WO1 Liz Matthews, Command and Health Material Warrant Officer, Forces Command, receiving her Forces Commander's Commendation from Forces Commander, MAJGEN Morrison recently at Victoria Barracks, Sydney. The RAAMC Committee congratulates WO1 Matthews on her outstanding work during the year and receiving this well deserved commendation.
HARKNESS Memorial Award Presentation
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| CAPT Eyb being presented his Harkness Award by BRIG Micahel Krause |
RAAMC PAINTING - From The Sudan to Afghanistan
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The RAAMC Painting "From The Sudan to Afghanistan" was on display at the RAAMC FORMAL DINNER following the RAAMC Conference 2009 at Bandiana. Pictured above (L to R) is artist Martin Campbell, COL Georgeina Whelan AM CSC, Deputy Head of Corps (Full-time), BRIG Tony Gill, Head of Corps RAAMC and BRIG Darrel Duncan, Deputy Head of Corps (Part-time. Limited edition prints of this painting signed by the artist and framed (a total of 200) will soon be available. This will be an opportunity for members of the Corps to own part of its history. It is anticipated that the cost of the print will be around $300 - $350 (depending on the set-up fees.) All proceeds from the sale of these prints will go to the RAAMC Fund. This offer will never be repeated. Most of the cost of the painting will be tax deductible. The original painting will be temporarily kept on display at the at the Logistics Sergeants' Mess Bandiana. To secure a copy of your print click here
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2010 RAAMC ANNUAL CORPS SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE NOW!
RAAMC Corps Funds are now due. Corps Funds benefit members of the RAAMC in many ways, in particular welfare and esprit-de-corps issues that are not funded by Defence. Recently a former member died in WA and the Corps Fund provided a wreath to give an example. REMEMBER RAAMC CORPS FUNDS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE!!
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