ADF High Tea

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE HIGH TEA

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) High Tea helped to illustrate the many pathways there are for women within the Defence Force. It was attended by a range of female students from across the state. The High Tea provided the opportunity to analyse the qualities of effective female leaders, such as Jacinta Arden and Michelle Obama, and, the benefits of being a strong leader who uses compassion and the ability to emphatically understand the needs of others who may be influenced by your decisions and actions. pathways. My group leader was Tammy who was a member of the Navy. She had joined after leaving school and demonstrated how the ADF enables a good work/life balance while also providing employees with valuable opportunities. Each group was involved in activities that worked to build our group chemistry as well as our understanding of the importance of effective leadership. It highlighted how anyone is capable of becoming a leader if they are taught the appropriate skills. At the end of the High tea we were given a tour, as well as a Q&A session. “

We were divided into groups and each had an ADF leader from either the Navy, Army or Airforce. They talked to us about our specific needs but also gave their personal experiences and The High Tea was an interesting experience that demonstrated the benefits of joining the ADF. Subsequently the attendees from Eynesbury were emailed about an all-expenses paid trip to Canberra in order to attend the ADFA open day, further showing their commitment to us as they valued our interest in pursuing a tertiary education option with them.

The High Tea was an interesting experience that demonstrated the valuable qualities of leaders, the benefits of joining the ADF and rewarding experiences that it can enable. I also appreciated learning more about the range of career options for women, demonstrating the ADF’s supportive nature for their female employees. I will continue to consider this option for the studies I pursue after I complete Year 12.

”Cayleigh Stock, Year 12

In today's modern ADF, women receive exactly the same salaries, training, vocational development and promotion opportunities as their male colleagues.

Equality is central to their beliefs that career advancement and rewards should be based on potential, effort and achievement.