Two years on from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report, we reflect on the courage of those who shared their experiences and helped shape a better future for Defence. Their lived experiences continue to lead to improvements, from enhanced suicide prevention and mental health initiatives to stronger protections against sexual violence and improved support for families. While important progress has been made, there is more work to do. Defence remains committed to delivering meaningful and enduring reform that improves the health, wellbeing and safety of our people and their families.

Teachers have the power to turn curiosity into real-world impact. This #NationalScienceWeek, meet Defence chemist Kilahney and discover how inspiration in the classroom set her on the path to a career in STEM. 🧪🔬 ➡️ spr.ly/6013B19nJB #YourADF #SeedsOfScience @DefenceScience

What do you do when time is short and data is limited? As an operations analyst, Dr Patrick Hew uses maths to help Defence break down complex problems into clear and actionable information that supports real-world decisions. This National Science Week, his message is simple: "It’s in our interest to have as many people as we can understanding STEM as much as they can, because it makes us better equipped to understand the world.” 📊 💡 ➡️ spr.ly/6015B1bgJB #YourADF #NationalScienceWeek #ScienceWeek #SeedsOfScience @DefenceScience

Defence is proud to celebrate #NationalScienceWeek Defence is home to a world-class #STEM workforce, who we recognise for their invaluable contributions to the ongoing protection of our nation. Hear from Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro AC why #ScienceWeek is such an exciting opportunity to raise awareness of science across Australia, and the vital role that innovation, science and technology plays in supporting the Australian Defence Force in today’s technology-driven world. #YourADF #SeedsOfScience #DefenceScience @DefenceScience @AustralianArmy @AusAirForce @Australian_Navy @ausgov