Conference 2019
2019 National Conference
“Meeting the Challenges for Reservists to Serve” was the theme of the 2018 Defence Reserves Association (DRA) National Conference held on Saturday 25 August 2018 at the Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport. The aim of the Conference was to discuss crucial issues associated with meeting the challenges facing Reservists in rendering ADF service and the actions required by Government, Department of Defence and employers to enhance the availability of Reservists to serve.
Read more...DRA National Conference 2019 Program
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The Government's position on how the Reserve Forces can be used to build on the success of the total force
Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
Minister for Defence
Read more...The Opposition's position on how the Reserve Forces can be used to build on the success of the total force
The Hon Shayne Neumann MP
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel
Read more...‘Growing the Pie’– the Total Workforce Model in Army
Major General Katherine Campbell
COMD 2 DIV
Read more...Building Defence Part Time Workforce Capability Through a New Approach to Employer Engagement
Ms Jane McAloon
National Chair - Defence Reserves Support Council
Read more...The ADF as a Total Force - 'Not Just Rhetoric'
Major General Natasha Fox
Head People Capability Division
Read more...Update on Reserve and Youth Division
Rear Admiral Brett Wolski
Head Reserve & Youth Division
Read more...Current and future case for Reserve Remuneration / Air Force Initiatives
Group Captain Jo Elkington
Representing Air Commodre Robert Rodgers - Director General Reserves - Air Force
Read more...Naval Reserve Update Including the Total Work Force Model
Commodore David Greaves
Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves
Read more...Accelerated Warfare - some Opportunities for the Army Reserve as part of the Total Force
Colonel Mark Armstrong
Project Director, Headquarters 8th Brigade
Read more...National RSL – our relationship with the Reserves and the DRA
Major General Greg Melick (Retd)
National President of the RSL
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