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Awards recognise top Reserve employers in ACT and south-east NSW
Posted Thursday, April 29, 2021
Defence has begun presenting coveted Reserve Employer Support Awards to organisations that have gone above and beyond for their ADF Reserve employees.
Read more about Awards recognise top Reserve employers in ACT and south-east NSWFollow Defence Reserves and Employer Support on LinkedIn
Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2021
You can now find Defence Reserves and Employer Support on LinkedIn!
Read more about Follow Defence Reserves and Employer Support on LinkedInPrince of Wales Award Winners 2020
Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Defence reservists and their civilian employers have been recognised across Australia for their outstanding contribution to the Australian Defence Force through the Prince of Wales Award (PoWA) scheme.
Read more about Prince of Wales Award Winners 2020Reserves roll up their sleeves for Legacy widow
Posted Monday, December 21, 2020
Army reservists from Unit 41 st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (41 RNSWR) have rolled up their sleeves to help clean up the overgrown garden of 92 year old Legacy widow, Mrs Myrie McPherson.
Read more about Reserves roll up their sleeves for Legacy widowChevron recognised for its support to reservist employees
Posted Friday, December 11, 2020
ROYAL Australian Navy Reservist, Lieutenant Peter Velterop has welcomed an award acknowledging the outstanding support that his civilian employer has provided him throughout his military career.
Read more about Chevron recognised for its support to reservist employeesOur People – Corporal Amy Broham
Posted Friday, November 27, 2020
Even before the Reserve call-out in January, Australian Army Corporal Amy Broham had put her hand up to be part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019–2020. She was away camping with her family when she got the call.
Read more about Our People – Corporal Amy Broham2020 National Employer Support Award Winners
Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Congratulations to the 2020 National Employer Support Awards winners! Due to COVID-19, the 2020 National Employer Support Award Winners have been announced as a virtual event by the Minister for Veteran Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Hon Darren Chester with a special thanks from the Deputy Mayor of Kangaroo Island, Cr Bob Teasdale.
Read more about 2020 National Employer Support Award WinnersDefence Reserve Employer Support Award State and Territory winners announced
Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Defence recognises the contribution of all civilian employers who support their Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservist employees. Each year, ADF Reservists are asked to nominate their civilian employers as part of the Employer Support Awards in recognition of continued, significant support.
Read more about Defence Reserve Employer Support Award State and Territory winners announced2020 Employer Support Award Winners Announcement
Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Defence recognises the contribution of all civilian employers who support their ADF Reservist employees. Each year, ADF Reservists are encouraged to nominate their civilian employers as part of the Employer Support Awards in recognition of continued, significant support.
Read more about 2020 Employer Support Award Winners AnnouncementNew approach strengthens ties with civilian employers
Posted Monday, September 21, 2020
With reservists playing an important role in delivering current and future Defence capability, having effective relationships with their employers is vital.
Read more about New approach strengthens ties with civilian employersReserve involvement in Op COVID-19 ASSIST
Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2020
More than 2200 Reserve personnel have been directly involved in the first 10 weeks of the ADF’s expanded contributions in support of the whole-of-government action to address the impacts of COVID 19.
Read more about Reserve involvement in Op COVID-19 ASSISTReserve work provides financial security during Pandemic
Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Air Force Reservist FLTLT Michael Holding admits being stood down without pay from his civilian employer as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted his family greatly.
Read more about Reserve work provides financial security during PandemicEdinburgh Reservist steps up to the challenge during COVID-19
Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2020
RAAF Base Edinburgh Security Force Reservist Aircraftswoman Pip Ashby has rolled up her sleeves to support base security efforts during the current COVID-19 Pandemic.
Read more about Edinburgh Reservist steps up to the challenge during COVID-19Civilian work life balance for Reservist
Posted Friday, June 12, 2020
Currently serving with the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment in support of JTG 629.3 operations in western Queensland, CPL Smith points to the civilian work benefits of Reserve service, and the influence it can have.
Read more about Civilian work life balance for ReservistDefence helping to trace those at risk
Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2020
If someone hears from “Henry” calling on “behalf of NSW Health”, they could be speaking to Army reservist Lance Corporal Henry Hudson. He is one of about 30 Navy and Army personnel helping NSW Health trace COVID-19 cases.
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Last update: Wednesday, March 2, 2022