Conference 2018
2018 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.
DRA National Conference 2018 Program
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President's Opening Address
“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.
DRSC – Supporting Reservist’s Availability for ADF Service
Jane McAloon
National Chair - Defence Reserves Support Council
Reserve and Youth Division – Meeting the Challenges of Supporting the ADF’S Part-time Workforce
Rear Admiral Bruce Kafer AM CSC RANR
Head Reserve and Youth Division / Commander ADF Cadets
Review of ADF SERCAT 3-5 (Reserve) Employment Package
Group Captain Tony Hindmarsh CSC
Project Officer - Director General Reserves - Air Force
A Risk-Based Approach to Transitioning the Air Force People Element of Capability
A Risk-Based Approach to Transitioning the Air Force People Element of Capability to Enable a 5th Generation Air Force From a Service Category 2-5 Perspective
Group Captain Tony Hindmarsh
Project Officer - Director General Reserves - Air Force
Naval Reserve Contribution to Capability
National Conference 2018 Presentation
Commodore Mark Hill CSC RANR
Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves
Opportunities and Challenges In Operationalising the Full Potential of the Total Workforce Model
Brigadier Simon Gould
Suakin Branch
People Capability Division
Proposed actions to enhance availability of Reservists to serve
The Hon Gai Brodtmann MP
Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence
Army Reserve Update and Policy changes affecting Reserve personnel in Army
Brigadier Michael Annett
Director General Reserves - Army
The Defence Reserves Association – 2008 to 2018
Major General Neil Wilson AM RFD (Retd)
DRA Vice President – Army
Smaller Scale and Skilled: Part Time Forces Worthwhile Resources for Australia
An Examination of Part time personnel in Armed Forces/ Significance and Strategy for Global and Local Resources
Dr Pamela Schulz OAM
Executive Committee Member of the Defence Reserves Association