YC 2012 links and resources

Dates, locations and venues

Date Location Venues
27/03/12 Sydney NSW
 Australian National Maritime Museum
Darling Harbour
29/03/12 Hobart TAS
 Mercure Hotel
Hobart
19/04/12 Townsville QLD RAAF Base
Townsville
20/04/12 Brisbane QLD BTP Technology & Conference Centre
Brisbane
30/04/12 Melbourne VIC Victoria University Conference Centre
Melbourne
08/05/12
 Perth WA WABC - Ellis Room
Floreat
11/05/12 Canberra ACT
FULL		 Canberra Southern Cross Club
Phillip
22/05/12 Alice Springs NT Crowne Plaza
23/05/12 Darwin NT Holiday Inn Esplande
25/05/12 Adelaide SA
FULL		 Technology Park Adelaide
Mawson Lakes

YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM SERIES 2012
Has the ADF helped shape Australia's national identity?

Introduction

The 2012 series of the DEFENCE 2020 – Has the ADF helped shape Australia's national identity? Youth Challenge Program will be held across Australia between May and June.

This is the fifth year of the DEFENCE 2020 program which brings together students from different schools and Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to explore many of the issues surrounding defence and Australia’s responsibility as a global citizen in the past, present and the future. 

Years 9-11 students benefit most from the Youth Challenge Program, as it is particularly relevant to SOSE, Citizenship Education, History and English curriculum areas.

Some 8,000 students have participated in the program to date and 92% have adjudged it either Excellent or Very Good. 

If you haven't been to one of the challenges you are missing a great day of fun and investigative learning. 

Register online now or call Bernadette Lightfoot on (03) 9500 2399 for further details.

Attention Schools & Teachers - Venues are filling fast

If you wish to attend a location that is already full you can still apply to go on the waiting list. For all school inquiries please contact Bernadette Lightfoot at Ryebuck Media 03 9500 2399 or via email ryebuck@ryebuck.com.au

Attention Defence Personnel 

For further information about participating in the Defence 2020 Youth Challenge Program please contact CMDR Bob Nelson – robert.nelson3@defence.gov.au

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YC 2012 Galleries & Individual Evaluations

Select from the links below to see photos from each of the Youth Challenges in 2012.

Sydney
NSW
Hobart
TAS
Townsville
QLD
Brisbane
QLD
Melbourne
VIC
Perth
WA
Canberra
ACT
Alice Springs
NT
Darwin
NT
Adelaide
SA

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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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