3rd Health Battalion - Australian Army

18/06/2026

40 kilometres. Three days. One team.

Last week 3rd Close Health Company conquered some of the most remote and unforgiving sections of South Australia’s iconic Heysen Trail, pushing through steep climbs, heavy loads, and long days to build the resilience required of Close Health soldiers.

Working in small teams to overcome big obstacles, the activity developed the physical, intellectual, and professional fortitude required to support any dependency, in any environment.

Exercise Scoliosis Stretch reinforced that capability is not built in comfort - it is forged through hardship, teamwork, and shared purpose, allowing us to thrive in adversity.

📸 PTE Zachary McCann

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16/06/2026

More excellent work by our people overseas!

16/06/2026

“By Example”

Last month our Operational Support Company supported with the on the job training of 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery ADF Fitness Leaders. They conducted a ropes and balance lesson, to assist in preparation for attendance on future ADFPTI Courses, under the keen guidance of our PTIs.

📷 SGT Peng Zhang

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25/05/2026

15/05/2026

A deeper look into Exercise Shrike Walk that kicked off our year!

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Members of the 3rd Health Battalion hone their skills during an exercise to test their military and healthcare capabilities.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

Whether serving among us, supporting us at home, or raising our future members, Mum’s keep our battalion afloat. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and thank them endlessly.

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28/04/2026

ANZAC Day provided the opportunity for 3 HB members to pause and reflect on the service of those who came before us, as well as those who serve alongside us.

While all members attended local Dawn Services across our local regions, Adelaide based personnel were priveliged to partake in the city’s Commemorative March, and Melbourne based members once again provided the catafalque party to Bentleigh RSL’s service. CAPT Arundell delivered the keynote speech, while CAPT McLennan represented the unit in laying a wreath.

📷 SIG Foote (HQ 9 BDE)
📷 LAC Kohlmann (RAAF)

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24/04/2026

On ANZAC Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and spirit of those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation.

24/04/2026

The official AFL website of the Adelaide Crows Football Club

23/04/2026

Our Melbourne based personnel have been busy ensuring that their warfighting abilities remain sharp. From regular Battle PT to high-fidelity TCCC scenarios, a key focus has been maintaining a combat mindset.

Utilising their indoor skills centre, members recently practiced care under fire and patient withdrawal drills, from point of injury through to evacuation. Visual and auditory distractions added to the realism in preparing our people for the battlefield, where caring for yourself is as important as caring for others.

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