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Goals on the horizon SOME people have a goal in life they’re willing to work hard for, to give it their all, until it’s finally within their grasp. For 11 indigenous young men and women, that goal was achieved on Thursday 13 October when they graduated from recruit training in front of family, friends and the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN. For Seaman Star Marine Technician Jeff Andrews, the hard work was worth the effort. Awarded Recruit of the Intake and Sportsperson of the Intake, Andrews impressed with his performance, attitude, skill at motivating others and in helping fellow recruits achieve their goals. “I had several attempts to get into Navy before being accepted by the Defence Indigenous Development Program – Navy. I was determined and lucky to be given the opportunity,” Andrews said. “I have a twin brother in the Army who has served eight years. He’s very proud of my achievement and I’m proud of his. This sense of direction has been one of the most rewarding feelings.” The path to enlisting in the ADF can be a long one. For the 11 indigenous graduates of General Entry 346, Emms Division, the journey started in March when they began the five month program in Cairns, Queensland, managed by the RAN Recruit School. After that they applied to remain in the Navy and started initial entry recruit training on 1 August. Asked why they chose the Defence Indigenous Development Program and Navy, their answers had a common theme of becoming a role model to their family and communities. Each graduate pointed out that “back home” they had limited opportunities – they had jobs, not careers. Seaman Star Maritime Logistics – Chef Jessica Thompson said that being away from her family was her biggest challenge, but that enlisting with her fellow graduates felt like she was bringing her family with her.
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Well done: Seaman Star Marine Technician Jeff Andrews is congratulated by Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN.
Vice Admiral Barrett congratulated the graduates on reaching the first milestone in their naval careers and shared some advice for their future. “Do your best, no matter what the task is. The work that we do, at sea and ashore, is rarely easy, often demanding, and potentially dangerous. “You will be well-trained and well-prepared, but to achieve success you will need to dig deep and display determination and endurance.”
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ally well throughout the events, winning her section against 18 other top riders from around Australia and receiving a sash and horse rug for her efforts. For her win Ruby was selected in the Australian Combined Training Team where she received another sash and horse rug. At the closing ceremony Ruby was judged the rider with the least accumulated penalty points out of 119 riders and was named Australian Combined Training Champion. “Ruby has displayed great dedication to her training over many years,” college sport coordinator John Walker said. “On behalf of the school I would like to congratulate Ruby and the Stubbs family on such a wonderful achievement.”
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SOMERVILLE student Ruby Stubbs, pictured, placed second in the CT60 combined training section at the State Interschool Equestrian Championships at the Victorian Equestrian Centre, Werribee, during the second term holidays in April. This earned her a spot in the Victorian Inter-school Equestrian team to compete at the national level in the event, which involves both dressage and show jumping. The Australian Equestrian Godolphin Championships were held during the September school holidays at the Sydney Olympic Equestrian Centre. Ruby, who attends Mornington Secondary School, prepared her horse Aljerrer Park Emirra to look its best for the trials. She rode exception-
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Western Port News 18 October 2016
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