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    The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within the Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service. Defence Work Experience activities are designed to be hands on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:

    • demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
    • ease the transition of students into the workplace
    • contribute to the development of the skills of young Australians.

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    Indigenous students experience Army life
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    Students celebrate International Women’s Day at Royal Australian Air Force Wagga Base
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