THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Friday, 21 November 2008
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ADF NURSES CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON DEVELOPMENT
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon
MP, today thanked Australian Defence Force nursing officers for their ongoing
commitment to improving military health.
Around 130 delegates met in Canberra this week to attend the ADF Nurses
Conference, an event held every two years.
Mr Snowdon said theme of this year’s conference was “growth through
diversity – the journey continues” with an emphasis on developing ADF
nursing roles.
“Our nurses in the ADF provide critical health support on operations as well as
here in Australia,” Mr Snowdon said.
“The ADF Nurses Conference serves not only to ensure they are up to date
with key health developments in wider health organisations in Australia and
overseas, but also allows them to share their own experiences and research
with each other and with other militaries.”
Presentations were made by a number of eminent civilian nursing leaders.
The Commonwealth Chief Nurse and State Chief Nurses took part in the
conference. Representatives from the College of Nursing and New Zealand
Defence Force Nursing also attended.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the civilian delegates for their
support and input into this very important forum,” Mr Snowdon said.
“This Government is committed to ensuring that the very best health support
is available for ADF personnel and the ex-service community, and it is through
the professional development of our health personnel that we will maintain a
fit and healthy Defence force before, during and after deployment.”
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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