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Indigenous students experience Army life

A group of Indigenous Australian youths explored life in the Army during a work experience day at 10 Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) in Bindal Country, Townsville.

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Students get the chance to experience world-class Navy training

Maritime Warfare South at HMAS Cerberus has hosted Defence work experience students for the first time, with 20 local teenagers getting to try out some of Navy's newest training facilities.

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A taste of life in Defence’s Land Engineering Agency

The Defence Work Experience Program is up and running again, with three Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology students getting a taste of life in Defence’s Land Engineering Agency.

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Students celebrate International Women’s Day at Royal Australian Air Force Wagga Base

Air Force Technical Experience for Young Women residential placement was held over four days at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wagga Base.

Students celebrate International Women’s Day at RAAF Wagga Base

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Defence inspiring tomorrow’s aspiring Indigenous STEM leaders

Students from the Indigenous Science and Infrastructure Development School have toured of Gallipoli Barracks in order to gain insight into a potential career in the Australian Army.

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COVID 19 Defence Work Experience news

Planning for future Defence Work Experience placements are ongoing and will be implemented when it is safe to do so in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures governing the States and Territories. As placements are confirmed, they will be advertised on our online placement list and we encourage you to check the website regularly.
A body of work has been completed to ensure that future placements are planned.