OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT GROUP

AND AFP WELL BEING SERVICES

NOVEMBER 2011Detective Superintendent Terry Nunn

Australian Police Adviser to the United Nations New York1

INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT GROUP

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and itspredecessor, the Commonwealth Police, haveparticipated in traditional peacekeeping missionssince 1964.

The International Deployment Group (IDG) wasestablished in 2004.

The IDG manages deployment of Australian Policeoverseas participating in:

Capacity Development Projects;

Regional/Bi & Multi-lateral Programs;

UN Peacekeeping Missions;

External Territories Community Policing; and

Northern Territory Emergency Response Task Force.

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GOAL

To provide leadership within the law and justice sector in the delivery of offshore law enforcement initiatives.

PURPOSE

To contribute to regional and international stability and security on behalf of the Government of Australia.

ACHIEVED BY

Contributing to offshore law enforcement initiatives.

Participating in capacity development programs within the law and justice sector.

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IDG STAFFING MARCH 2011

Deployable pool of over 532 staff

Approximately 366 deployed in Missions (additionally 166 members either on leave or in training for missions).

149 Australia based staff providing support to missions.

In addition the Operational Response Group (ORG) of 132 .

Contributions from some other Australian police services.

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International Training Complex

Officially opened by the former Prime Minister on 23 June 2005.

Purpose built facility to replicate overseas mission environments.

Training includes capacity development, human rights, cultural awareness and basic skills such as four wheel driving and field first aid.

Used by other organisations.

The training program received formal UN recognition in November 2007.

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Partnerships

Australian Government

Australian Defence Force

State & Territory Police

International Police (NZPol & PIC)

Host Governments

United Nations

International Governments & Agencies

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April 2010

PACIFICPACIFIC

HoniaraHoniaraPort Moresby Port Moresby

Port VilaPort VilaSuvaSuva

WellingtonWellington Bali Bali

BangkokBangkok

BeijingBeijing

Chiang MaiChiang Mai

ColomboColombo

DiliDili

HanoiHanoi

Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City

Hong KongHong Kong

Islamabad Islamabad

JakartaJakarta

Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur

ManilaManila

DhakaDhaka

Phnom PenhPhnom Penh

RangoonRangoon

SingaporeSingapore

DelhiDelhi

ASIAASIA

AMERICASAMERICASBogotá Bogotá

New York (UN)New York (UN)Washington DCWashington DC

Los AngelesLos Angeles

EUROPE & EUROPE & AFRICAAFRICA

BeirutBeirutBelgradeBelgrade

DubaiDubaiThe HagueThe Hague

LondonLondonLyon (Interpol)Lyon (Interpol)

PretoriaPretoria

Currently – 88 Officers at 33 posts in 27 CountriesAFP International Network

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AFP Organisational Health, Wellbeing & Recognition

CoordinatorRecognition & Ceremonial

ManagerOrganisational Health, Wellbeing

& Recognition

CoordinatorMedical Health & Fitness Services

CoordinatorHR Policy & Governance

CoordinatorOccupational Health, Safety &

Rehabilitation

CoordinatorConfidant Network

CoordinatorWellbeing

Principal Medical Advisor

National ManagerHuman Resources

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IDG Mission ComponentWelfare Officers x 4

National Coordinator

Psychologists and Social Workers

Chaplains

Family Liaison Officer

Support Staff

EAPDavidson Trahaire Corpsych

IDG Wellbeing Services

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IDG Wellbeing Services

Provided by Davidson Trahaire Corpsych (DTC)

• Professional, confidential counselling for members and their immediate families.

• Free of charge.

• Counselling is short-term and solution-focussed.

• Issues covered include: conflict/tension, stress, AOD, child/family, work problems, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, health and lifestyle.

• Confidential. DTC does not share information unless authorised by you in writing.

24 HOUR NATIONALLY

www.davcorp.com.au includes online information and resources

Employee Assistance Program

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IDG Wellbeing Services

A Based Support• Selection/Clearances prior to

deployment

• Assist with the preparation of members deploying

• Conduct lectures, workshops and seminars

• Support to families of deployed members

• Counselling and support for A-Base personnel

• Periodic Mental Health assessments and mental health promotion

• Management advice / IDG Strategic Input

• Assist in the management of Critical Incidents

• Prepare the IDG Family Newsletter

• Research projects

• Input to Wellbeing Services policy

• Pastoral care

• Religious ceremonies

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IDG Wellbeing Services

Missions and Operations Support

• Mission and operations visits

• Periodic mental health assessments

• Psych education sessions

• Assist with the re-integration of members before returning home

• Counselling and support for deployed members

• Mission / Operations extension interviews

• Lectures and training support in missions and operations

• Repatriation assistance and family support

• Management advice & liaison

• Assist in the management of Critical Incidents

• Monitor trends in missions and operations

• Research projects

• Pastoral care

• Religious ceremonies

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Thank you

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