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.

Royal Australian Air Force aviators Aircraftwoman Jodie Dawes (left) and Leading Aircraftwoman Alysa Linnett (centre) from No. 295 Squadron present Mrs Donna Reggett, OAM, a donation raised by No. 295 Squadron personnel from RAAF Base Amberley at Legacy's Ipswich Branch, Queensland.

TED Talk: The emotions behind your money habits

Our financial behaviour can teach us a lot about ourselves, our relationships and our emotions.

Australian Army doctor and Professor of Military Medicine and Surgery, Joint Health Command, Brigadier Michael Reade AM, MBBS, MPH, DPhil, FANZCA, FCICM, is leading a frozen platelet clinical trial at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in Queensland.

Faecal transplant trial aims to reduce discomfort felt by people with Parkinson's disease

Faecal transplants are being trialled in people with Parkinson's to help replenish healthy gut bacteria.

Royal Australian Navy Medic, Seaman Alana Leonard from HMAS Penguin, administers a COVID-19 vaccination at Vaccination Outreach Clinic at the Nyngan Showgrounds, New South Wales.

More than 40% of Australian defence force fully vaccinated

The ADF has a much higher vaccination rate than other covid-19 high-risk occupations such as those who work in aged care.

Royal Australian Air Force No 76 Squadron held a Family Day at RAAF Base Williamtown on Friday 09 April 2021. The family members of 76 Squadron personnel were invited to visit the base and squadron, presenting a special insight into their family member’s role and work environment. The event included static displays of a Hawk 127 lead-in fighter, PC-21, fire truck, CHC helicopter, simulator demonstrations, military working dog displays and a Hawk flying display.

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Parenting tech-savvy children has never been more challenging, but there is help available to enable parents to guide their kids toward making good online choices.

HMAS Brisbane’s bridge team keep watch after dark as the ship transits through the Indonesian archipelago during a regional presence deployment.

Manipulators Who Misuse Emotional Intelligence And EQ: The Darker Side

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Allen Rowe from the United States Air Force Research Lab sits at the AIM C2 Station during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2018 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay.

Aussie researchers using biosensors to investigate ALS diagnosis and treatment

Researchers are hoping to learn more about neurodegenerative diseases through the use of an amperometric biosensor.

Originating from Toowoomba in Queensland, Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj has joined Victoria’s fight against COVID-19 to support Victoria Police in the hotel quarantine program and provides insight into his experience with Operation COVID-19 Assist in Melbourne, Victoria.

Australian government releases new advertising campaign to boost vaccination rate

A new COVID-19 vaccination campaign is trying to eliminate the complacency being shown by many Australians regarding the pandemic.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms Robyn Mudie (centre left), and Ms Wiesen-Antin (right), United Nations Acting Resident Coordinator for Vietnam, farewell female Vietnamese peacekeepers in Hanoi, Vietnam, deploying to the United Nations mission in South Sudan prior to them boarding a Royal

The Limitations Of GDP As A Gauge Of Nations’ Wellbeing

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) needs to be challenged as the world’s leading economic indicator of a nation’s overall wellbeing.

Royal Australian Air Force airman Sergeant Adrian Cooling, of Number 65 Squadron, scans the x-ray of an explosive projectile at Lever Point on Mbanika Island on 27 September, 2016, during Operation Render Safe.

Lung cancer also affects people who've never smoked. Researchers are trying to work out why.

Experts say more research is needed to determine why lung cancer also affects people who have never smoked.

HMAS Cerberus Commanding Officer, Captain Mike Oborn CSM gives blood as part of National Blood Donor Week.

How are blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine detected and treated?

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