The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a volunteer force comprised of a full-time component and a part-time Reserve component. The Reserve is an important element of the ADF, both in terms of its proportion of the total force and the capabilities (particularly specialist and complementary skills) that it brings to the ADF. It is critical to have appropriate structures, mechanisms and processes in place, to facilitate the availability of Reservists. Many staff within WA Health are active members of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves.

The Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC) provides a link between the Australian Defence Force, employers, employer and community groups, and the three levels of government. The Council is responsible for enhancing the availability of Reservists through liaison and participant membership of employer organisations and the community in general.

The Department of Health is an employer member of the Western Australian Committee of the DRSC. This membership further enhances our relationship with the ADF, both from representing the Reservists we have working within the Department and from a disaster response point of view.

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For further information, contact defence.support@health.wa.gov.au