Brett West
“The Australian Defence Force is a great place to work, to either provide the skills and knowledge to progress to another role, or to serve a long military career; it has its own culture that you immerse yourself in, you just need to make sure you don’t lose yourself, your own cultural persona.” – Brett […]…
Stephen Weaver AM
“I love the country I have grown up in and the world has changed significantly, I feel Indigenous members of the ADF have made a significant contribution and I am still hopeful of a country where my grandchildren may enjoy the freedom to do this safely as much as I did.” – Stephen Weaver AM […]…
Mick Enchong
“Defence will challenge you individually, physically, emotionally, intellectually and culturally. But the challenges are there for you to meet and I urge everyone to take that challenge.” – Mick Enchong Mick Enchong Mer (Murray) and Erub (Darnley) Islands – Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe – Aotearoa (New Zealand)Warrant OfficerCommunications Electronics TechnicianRoyal Australian […]…
Shane Phillips
“We don’t need to wait for a government policy to fix us. We need to fix ourselves as a people. It is our cultural responsibility to continue to rebuild ourselves and our community.” – Shane Phillips Shane Phillips Bundjalung, Wonnarua, and Gringai PeoplesFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air ForceIndigenous Liaison Officer for the Royal Australian Air Force […]…
Melissa Miller
“Opportunities are made not given. Situations don’t define capabilities. Achievements are earned. Be proud of your culture.” – Melissa Miller Melissa Miller JardwarjaliSquadron Leader Nursing OfficerJoint Health Unit (JHU-WA) RAAF Base Pearce Health Centre Manager (HCM)Royal Australian Air Force Medals Operational Service Medal – Middle East Area Operation (2 tours)Defence Long Service Medal with 1st […]…
Coen Henry
“To serve sincerely is to give with gratitude.” – Coen Henry Coen Henry Barkindji/Wiradjuri ManFlight LieutenantLogistics OfficerIndigenous Liaison OfficerRAAF Base WilliamtownRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationAustralian Defence Medal “I was born in Western Sydney and grew up in Mount Druitt […]…
Tim Walk
“To serve your country is to be humble and give it all for the freedom of others.” – Tim Walk Tim Walk Yolngu (Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory)CorporalArmourer/Weapons SpecialistRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Defence Force Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal “I was born in Darwin in 1963 where my father, who was the child of […]…
Tara Enchong
“Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati Alone we are vulnerable, Together we are unbreakable.” – Tara Enchong Tara Enchong Mer (Murray) and Erub (Darnley) Islands – Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait)Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe – Aotearoa (New Zealand)CorporalRoyal Australian Air Force (2008 – Present) Medals Australian Active Service […]…
Steve Bailey
“I joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a Military Dog Handler, to serve with all my mates. It was the best job I have ever had.” – Steve Bailey Steve Bailey Sempol and Saibai Islands, Torres Strait Islands – Ka Ka Law TribeCorporalAir Force SecurityRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence MedalRAAF Good Show […]…
Robert Holt (deceased)
“Your life experience far outweighs someone who has gone from one institution to another to another. Do not let anyone allow you to feel that your education is ever less than, nor determine what you are or what you bring to the table.” – Robert Holt Robert Holt Wakka Wakka/BidjaraFlight SergeantAirfield Defence GuardRoyal Australian Air […]…