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Defence2020 Youth Challenges 2009
30/01/2009
15 Defence 2020 Youth Challenges will be held throughout Australia in 2009.

The major theme is: Are Australia's Peacekeepers Responsible Citizens?

Don't miss out on the opportunity to book your school in for the Defence 2020 Youth Challenge in your area.

 

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  • 05/12/2008 Defence 2020 National Youth Challenge, Canberra
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  • 20/11/2008 Defence 2020 Civics and Citizenship National Youth Challenge
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  • 06/11/2008 2008 Challenges complete
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What does being a good citizen have to do with Defence?
What are our core Australian values and how are they relevant to our Defence forces?
How do our Defence forces uphold these values both at home and abroad?
How can the work and values of our Defence forces inspire our younger generation?

These are the types of questions that can be explored in the second stage of the Defence 2020 education program that will be available in every Australian secondary school in 2008.

On this site you will be able to:

  • Discover how our Defence forces work as a community and with other communities both at home and abroad
  • Explore the decision maker interactives to test yourself - are you a good decision maker?
  • Explore how our Defence forces promote the core values that underpin our nation's cultural image through educational material related to defence issues
  • Discover the work done by students during 2008 who investigated past and present individuals or groups who have served, or are currently serving, our nation with distinction
  • Find out about the 2009 Youth Challenges in your area.

Defence Technical Scholarships

DTS logoDefence Technical Scholarships (DTS) are available to Year 11 and 12 students intending to pursue an ADF general entry technical trade career. A selected number of Scholarships will be offered each year, with successful Year 11 recipients receiving $2,000 and successful Year 12 recipients receiving $3,000.
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ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Awards

ADF LogoThe ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards are available annually to every school in Australia with students in Years 10, 11 or 12. They are awarded to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community. Year 10 winners receive $100, Year 11 winners receive $250 and Year 12 winners receive $500.
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