THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Friday, 12 June 2009
029/2009
VICTORIAN BOSSES TO EXPERIENCE DEFENCE LIFE
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP today commended the involvement of a group of 30 Victorian employers
who will spend this weekend (12-14 June) at RAAF Base Williams discovering
the benefits of Reserve service.
The employers will be participating in Exercise Executive Stretch (EES), a
Defence program designed to allow employers to directly experience the type
of training that their employees undertake as Reservists. It is a great
opportunity to experience first-hand the invaluable skills that can be gained in
the military and transferred to the civilian workplace.
EES is being coordinated by Defence Reserves Support – Victoria with the
assistance of No. 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, Royal Australian Air
Force.
“This is a unique opportunity for employers to get involved, as they
experience the military training and lifestyle of a Reservist in the Australian
Defence Force,” Dr Kelly said.
Activities will include team building exercises, leadership training and physical
challenges such as using a water craft, participating in a simulated search and
rescue activity and being involved in a live firing exercise.
“EES highlights the skills Reservists gain from being in the ADF and how
those skills can benefit civilian employers,” Dr Kelly said.
“Furthermore, we want to encourage employers to make use of support
measures available through Defence, including the Employer Support
Payment Scheme or the ESP. The ESP can provide up to $1123.30 per week
to qualified employers who release their employees for Reserve service.”
For information about Australian Defence Force Reserves visit
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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