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DEFENCE 2020 YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM - Series 2010
20/07/2010
Investigating Defence Issues and Your Future:
Is the Spirit of ANZAC relevant to the ADF today?
From April through July 2010 a Youth Challenge program was held in all states and territories throughout Australia.
The Challenge brought together secondary school students and teachers, politicians and ADF personnel (many of whom have had direct and recent peacekeeping experience) to explore many of the issues surrounding defence and Australia's future.
The theme for 2010 encouraged participants to investigate the Spirit of ANZAC and determine how relevant it is today to the ADF and to all Australians. Click on the following link to find out more about the program and how young Australians responded to the challenge! Youth Challenges ...
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Teacher's Guide
View the Teacher Guide to the interactive learning modules on this website
New Resources
Studies Issue 1/2010
View the Ginger Mick Translations of Poems from the Links and Resources page.
Defence 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. 
The 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. 