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Defence Family Matters : December 2016
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December2016 32 DFM A LITTLE HELP FOR PARTNERS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT ON POSTING IAN ATKINSON A fter being out of the workforce for 10 years while she raised a family, Shauna Arkell wanted to go back to work. But posting around the country with Army husband Rhys has meant the employment options are often limited. Shauna grew up in Perth and married Rhys Arkell, who is currently serving as an Infantry Sergeant at Gallipoli Barracks in Queensland. Life in the Army has seen the couple move around the country on postings, but during this time, they also welcomed three kids into their already busy world. Like a lot of mums, Shauna simply did not have time for a job outside the full-time job she had at home. But when the family moved to Queensland on their latest posting and their youngest child started school, Shauna decided she was ready to go back to work. Itjusthadtobeajobthat developed skills that were transferable from one posting to the next. “I wanted to be able to find work pretty much wherever we moved on postings,” said Shauna. So she applied for funding under the Partner Education and Employment Program (PEEP) program. Currently, you can apply to access funding for personalised resume preparation, professional employment assistance (such as career advice and job search skills) and professional re-registration costs, in addition to some education and training courses. Within a short time of getting funding, Shauna started working at the local school as a Teacher’s Aide. “My role is to help the teachers with lesson preparation and to offer assistance to those students who need a little extra guidance, or one-on-one where possible,” said Shauna The whole process, from application through to gaining employment, was easier than she thought it would be. “Applying for funding and completing the training were surprisingly manageable,” said Shauna. “And I now have a qualification I can take with me.” n Shauna Arkell—here with her children Lachlan (9), Lucas (8) and Adelene (5)—now works as a Teacher’s Aide at the family’s local school. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski. HISTORIC MUSEUM ON SYDNEY HARBOUR JOCELIN KELLY PEEP IS BEING REVIEWED TO ENSURE IT ASSISTS WITH THE IMMEDIATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO POSTING WITH THE ADF MEMBER. TELL US YOUR EXPERIENCE OF PARTNER EMPLOYMENT IN THE MARCH 2017 ADF FAMILIES SURVEY. WWW.DEFENCE.GOV. AU/DCO Locatedwithinthe historic Garden Island public access precinct, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Heritage Centre collection is displayed in two renovated National Estate listed buildings—the Gun Mounting Workshop and the Boatshed. Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay. Director, Commander Peter Cole, said that the Centre has become an important institution that shares the story of Australia’s Navy history with the public. “I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to visit and spend an enjoyable and interesting day with us,” said Peter. “I was recently sharing the Heritage Centre barbeque facilities with a family who were here to celebrate their grandmother’s 80th birthday. “Three members of the family currently serve in the Navy, and they chose to hold the party here because it’s a location that is meaningful to the whole family.” All money raised through the Centre goes directly back into conserving, restoring and exhibiting the Naval Heritage Collection nationally. The RAN Heritage Centre is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm daily (except some public holidays). n Entry to all areas of the RAN Heritage Centre is free. Families in Sydney CAN EXPLORE AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION dedicated to Australia’s NAVAL HISTORY. There are more than 3000 artefacts on display, and exhibits range from large- scale weapon systems to sailors’ personal items, spanning 100 years of Navy history. You can see, touch and listen to a range of displays that provide a realistic experience of life at sea. While exploring the Centre you will see unique artefacts and rare books, including Captain James Cook’s plotting board from the HMS Resolution and first editions of Matthew Flinders’ Terra Australis and Arthur Phillip’s The The Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Williams. The Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre provides the opportunity to explore and experience the story of Australia’s Navy, from colonial times to the present day. Photo by Able Seaman Chantell Bianchi. 33 INTHESPOTLIGHT
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