Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger

Private Liam Haven lead the parade guided by two of his best mates Private Daniel Ball (left) and Private Ian Dick (right) all from 6RAR

Army continues to learn from our experience of managing wounded, injured and ill soldiers and continues to evolve this framework as the Army Support to Wounded, Injured and Ill Program (SWIIP). SWIIP recognises that, regardless of the mechanism of wounding, injury or illness, we must work to help overcome the challenges our soldiers face on the road to recovery.

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General D. Morrison, AO

Chief of Army message

One of my greatest responsibilities and commitments as the Chief of Army is to ensure soldiers who are seriously wounded, injured and ill while in service receive the best care and support to assist them in making a full recovery.
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PTE Brodie Keating (left) and PTE Christopher Cathcart (right) carry PTE Matthre Bovell, a ‘wounded’ member of their section from 8 Platoon, Charlie Company, ANZAC Battle Group during cordon and search activities in the village of Nurgal at Cooperative Spirit 08

Support to Wounded, Injured and Ill

The Army Support to Wounded Injured and Ill Program (A-SWIIP) was established in 2008 to meet the needs of an increasing number of our wounded, injured and ill soldiers. It streamlines processes and assures our soldiers and their families that recovery needs will be met.
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Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director, Sydney Theatre Company signs the Sydney Theatre Company joint venture agreement with Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley as Andrew Upton, Creative Director, Sydney Theatre Company, and Brigadier Alison Creagh look on.

Australian Defence Force Theatre Project

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a new rehabilitation program known as the ‘ADF Theatre Project’ to support soldiers who have been wounded, injured or ill on operations or during service.
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Deputy chief of Army, MAJGEN Angus Campbell, DSC, AM speaks at the third Wounded Injured and Ill Diggers Forum in Canberra.

Wounded Injured and Ill Forum 2012

More than 100 soldiers, families and guests met with Army’s senior leaders and service providers at the third annual Chief of Army Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger Forum in Canberra on 12 September 2012.
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WO2 Dennis Ramsay competes in the 5000 meter wheelchair event at the 2011 Arafura Games.

Sport

Sporting events and programs such as the Arafura Games and the Australian Defence Force Paralympic Sports Program promote and enhance the functional abilities of seriously injured members and provide valuable input into the development of Army’s own acquired disability sports programs.
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Darwin welcomed home 1200 Australian Defence Force personnel from operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor today with a morning parade through the city.

Support tools

In this section of the Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger page you will find support tools and links for families, assistive technology and veterans' associations.
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