1 October
The Australian Department of Defence (DOD) has announced changes to the Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) to offer increased support to partners of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the programme, partners can avail up to A$1500 for employment-related initiatives any time during the posting cycle. In the next financial year, the changes will potentially inject up to $4m into the Australian Career Management Industry.
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Personnel from 51 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) Regiment and RAF Music Services elements are on standby to support Op RESCRIPT. They will remain ready to support the nation whenever required and will work under the command of Number 5 Force Protection Wing along with the other Services. Op RESCRIPT is the UK Armed Forces contribution to tackle the coronavirus pandemic at home. Currently, around 100 military personnel are set to support Birmingham City Council’s ‘Drop and Collect’ Covid-19 Test Distribution.
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