TEACHING YOUNG AUSTRALIANS ABOUT THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEFENCE

WHO:             The Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel will launch the Defence 2020 Educational Resource Pack for secondary schools.

WHERE:       Australian Defence Force Academy Officers’ Mess
Northcott Ave, Campbell ACT

WHEN:          9.30 am Monday, 25 May 2009.  Media should arrive by 9.20 am

Morning tea will be provided after the launch

The Defence 2020 Educational Resource Pack will assist in encouraging students to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Defence Force especially as they relate to peace operations.

Further information on the Defence 2020 program: defence2020.info

Media contacts:

Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):           02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689

Mal Grieve (Defence Force Recruiting):                            0409 603 684

Defence Media Liaison:                         02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664