Wellbeing | The Runway

Wellbeing is essential to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as it directly impacts operational readiness, performance, and overall morale. When ADF personnel are physically fit, mentally resilient, and emotionally balanced, they can fulfil their duties effectively, make sound decisions, and enhance team dynamics. Prioritizing wellbeing creates a supportive environment, recognizes the sacrifices of personnel, and improves job satisfaction and retention. It also proactively addresses mental health challenges, reduces stress, and promotes psychological resilience among ADF members. By investing in the wellbeing of its personnel, the ADF ensures readiness, cohesion, and the overall success of military missions.

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Watching with slight trepidation, Captain Gabrielle Raffin knows Combat First Aider Private Shannon Tucker will do a painless job administrating the Flu vaccination available to all International Stabilisation Force personnel on deployment in East Timor

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Australian Army personnel assist emergency services at a simulated car crash scene in Ingham as part of a Royal Military College—Duntroon peacekeeping training exercise in northern Queensland between 28 October and 12 November 2014.

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Australian Army officer Major Ash Watt, spends Christmas day aboard HMAS Adelaide as it sails to Fiji to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief to those affected by Cyclone Yasa.

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Australian Army officer Major Mark Baretta leads Tour de Cure 2022 participants to the finish line at the Royal Military College at Duntroon in Canberra.

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Pilot officer Alex Walsh of the Royal Australian Air Force orders a coffee and food from an Olinda business as he takes a break from his duties assisting the community of Olinda with storm recovery efforts to have some lunch and support the local businesses who are still operating.

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Sunrise at Sarbina Point, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, QLD during exercise Talisman Saber 07.

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Army officer standing with mask on.

20 November 2021

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Royal Australian Air Force physical training instructor Corporal Sean Colville from No. 26 Squadron guides Leading Aircraftwomen Emily Stark of No. 1 Security Forces Squadron through deadlifts at the RAAF Base Williamtown gym.

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Air Movements Operators from No. 23 Squadron load an Ambulance bound for Solomon Islands onto a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III, at RAAF Base Amberley, in Queensland.

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