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MEDICAL-IN-CONFIDENCE (After first entry) AD 339 Revised Sep 08

Stock No 7540-66-151-7945 MEDICAL-‐IN-‐CONFIDENCE (After first entry) AD 339 Page 1 of 3

Department of Defence

Australian Air Force Cadets Medical Examination Record

Applicant's name Telephone number

Address State

Postcode

General instructions to the applicant This medical examination form is to be used for any person wishing to join the Australian Air Force Cadets as a cadet (under 18 years of age) or an adult member seeking appointment or re-engagement. The medical examination will be at the applicant's expense. The requirement to have a medical examination is part of the conditions of service for enrolment in the case of a cadet or renewal of appointment in the case of an adult member.

Form AD 339-1 Australian Air Force Cadets Medical History Questionnaire is your medical history as known to you and must be completed by your parents or guardians or, if you are 18 years of age or over, yourself. Form AD 339-2 Australian Air Force Cadets Next of Kin, Medical Details and Authorisation is to be completed by your parents or guardians, and the applicant also.

Statement to the medical practitioner The bearer of this form is seeking enrolment in or re-appointment to, the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). By direction of the Department of Defence (Director General Cadets - Air Force), each candidate seeking enrolment in, or re-appointment to, the AAFC is to be medically examined for physical fitness by a medical practitioner. Your assessment and certification on the last page of this form is to indicate which categories of activities the candidate is medically fit to undertake and list any medical disabilities or conditions which are likely to interfere with, or be aggravated by, such activities.

Australian Air Force Cadets activities Activities which are part of a cadet's normal training whilst participating in the AAFC include weekly parades, flights in aircraft, weapons handling and firing, communal accommodation and ablutions in barracks or tents for periods of up to three weeks, marching for periods of up to one or two hours in a day and participating in field exercises which may be at night, involving physical exertion and well removed from medical establishments.

If you believe that the candidate is physically fit for the activities outlined above, then your certification to that effect is required. If you have some reservations, then please indicate so on page 3. If you require an explanation with respect to the activities described above or clarification of this process please contact:

Name Telephone number

Further information to the applicant Once this Medical Examination Record is fully completed and signed by the Medical Practitioner, yourself and your parents or guardians (if you are under 18 years of age), please return it to your Squadron Commanding Officer with pages 2 and 3 sealed together to maintain confidentiality. This form should accompany the remainder of your enrolment documentation. This medical examination is at your own expense.

If your Medical Practitioner has recommended that you do not participate in some AAFC activities, then you will need to highlight this to your Commanding Officer.

MEDICAL-IN-CONFIDENCE (After first entry)


Australian Air Force Cadets Medical Examination Record

Abdomen

Abnormal masses

Absent Present

Hernia

Absent Present

Locomotor system

Normal Abnormal

Identifying marks and/or scars

Notes

Please comment on abnormal findings

Visual acuity

Circulatory and central nervous systems

Chest and airways

Peripheral nervous system



Medical Practitioner's Certification

The applicant is: Fully fit for all AAFC activities including marching and Fieldcraft Fit for weekly parades and activities where the applicant can be transported to a hospital within 30 minutes Fit for weekly parades only Fit for activities as specified by Medical Practitioner

(please provide details and/or guidance)

Medical Practitioner’s restrictions and/or guidance

Medical Practitioner to sign

Medical practitioner’s signature Printed name Telephone number Date

Address

Applicant to sign

Applicant’s signature Printed name Telephone number Date

Parent or Guardian to sign (if applicant is under 18 years of age)

Parent or Guardian’s signature Printed name Telephone number Date

Department of Defence

Australian Air Force CadetsMedical History Questionnaire

AD 339-1Introduced Apr 2003



This form is to be completed by the parent or guardian of the applicant (if the applicant is under 18 years of age), or by the adultmember seeking renewal of appointment. Please mark clearly the appropriate box below for any of the following symptoms whichthe applicant or adult member now has, or has had previously. Leave blank any box which does not apply now or has never applied.This is a confidential health report.O = Occasionally F = Frequent C = Constant

GeneralO F C

AllergiesState allergies (if any)

Convulsions

Dizziness

Constant fatigue

Regular headaches

Unexplained weightlossNervousness and/ordepression

Tremors

Muscle and jointJoint inflammationor swellingHernia

Low back pain

Neck pain or

Pain betweenshoulders

Pain or numbness in:Shoulders

Arms

Elbows

Hands

Hips

Legs

Knees

Feet

O F CPainful tail bone

Sciatica

Spinal curvature

Gastro-intestinalConstipation

Diarrhoea

Distension ofabdomenHaemorrhoids

Intestinal worms

Jaundice

Regular nausea

Pain over abdomen

Poor appetite

Vomiting blood

Eyes, ears, nose and throatAsthma

Crossed eyes

Deafness

Dental decay

Earache

Ear discharge

Ear noises

Enlarged glands

Enlarged thyroid

Eye painO F C

Failing vision

Far sightedness

Gum trouble

Hay fever

Hoarseness

Nasal obstruction

Near sightedness

Sinus infection

Tonsillitis

Cardio-vascularHigh blood

Low blood

Pain over heart

Poor circulation

Rapid heart beat

Slow heart beat

Swelling of ankles

RespiratoryChest pain

Chronic cough

Difficult breathing

Spitting up blood

Regular spitting upphlegmWheezing

SkinO F C

Boils

Bruise easily

Hives or allergy

Skin eruptions

Varicose veins

Genito-urinaryBed wetting

Blood in urine

Frequent urination

Inability to controlurinationKidney infectionor stonePainful urination

Pus in urine

For women onlyExcessivemenstrual flowHot flushes

Irregular cycle

Lumps in breast

Painful menstruation

Unusual vaginaldischarge

Tick if you have had any of the following conditions:AlcoholismAnaemiaAppendicitisArterialsclerosisArthritisCancerCold sores

DiabetesDiptheriaEczemaEmphysemaEpilepsyGoitreGout

Heart diseaseInfluenzaLumbagoMalariaMeaslesMultiple sclerosisMumps

PleurisyPneumoniaPolioRheumatic feverScarlet feverStrokeTuberculosis

Typhoid feverUlcersVenereal diseaseWhooping cough

Signature of parent, guardian or adult member Date

Stock No 7540-66-151-7946

THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CONDITIONS DURING CADET ACTIVITIES

INTRODUCTION

24.1 The Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and Australian Air Force Cadets are

three separate organisations, but are referred to collectively as ‘Australian Defence Force Cadets’

(ADFC). The ADFC are inclusive youth development organisations. The ADFC recognises that

there are many varied health conditions that affect people in the community and actively

encourages the participation of both young people and Cadet staff members diagnosed with such

conditions. As part of a youth development organisation, young people should be encouraged

and supported to manage their own health conditions. Parents are primarily responsible for

ensuring their child is able to manage any health condition(s) they may have. Cadet staff have a

responsibility to support cadets while in their care and to provide a safe environment for cadet

activities.

24.2 Cadet staff are to seek appropriate ways of permitting members with a health condition to

participate in as much of the program as is medically recommended and considered manageable

within the resources available to them. Such resources may include a sufficient quantity of

trained staff, time, facilities and available health support.

AIM

24.3 The aim of this policy is to detail the requirements for identifying and managing health

conditions during cadet activities. The policy defines the roles and responsibilities in the

management of health conditions and the actions required by members with health conditions. It

will also provide guidance for the ADFC to develop appropriate procedures to manage identified

health conditions.

DEFINITIONS

24.4 The following definitions apply throughout this policy:

a. ADFC - is the collective term for the three separate service cadet organisations

comprising the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC), the Australian Army Cadets (AAC),

and the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC).

b. Health condition - means a diagnosed condition that may require medication or

treatment in a cadet activity context.

c. Parent - refers to a parent, parents, guardian or carer.

d. Cadet Staff / ADFC Staff - refers to an Officer or Instructor appointed in the ANC,

AAC or AAFC. For the purpose of receiving and acting on information relating to

health conditions, this term also includes a member of the ADF or Australian Public

Service who is placed in a position of supervising cadets and/or ADFC

Officers/Instructors. This term does not apply to cadet (youth) members of the ADFC

who are placed in staff positions for activities (eg, instructors on a course).

e. ADFC member - includes those personnel who are appointed / enrolled in the ANC,

AAC or AAFC in accordance with Cadet Forces Regulations 1977 that is:

(1) youth members enrolled in the cadet unit;

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(2) adults who have been appointed in writing as either an Officer or Instructor in

the ANC, AAC or AAFC; and

(3) does not include Volunteer adult staff or other civilians participating in ADFC

activities who are not appointed as an officer or instructor or enrolled as a

cadet.

Policy Principles

24.5 A number of key principles are relevant to the management of health conditions:

a. Principle 1. Roles and responsibilities in the management of health conditions must

be clear to cadets, parents, medical practitioners and ADFC staff so that expectations

and risk are effectively managed.

b. Principle 2. An understanding of the effects of a health condition in the ADFC

context will assist in achieving positive outcomes for the organisations and the cadet.

c. Principle 3. Avoidance of contact with triggers reduces the risk of symptoms from

food allergies.

d. Principle 4. As part of a youth development organisation, young people should be

encouraged and supported to manage their health conditions. Parents are primarily

responsible for ensuring their child is able to manage any health condition(s) they

may have. Cadet staff have a responsibility to support cadets while in their care and

to provide a safe environment for cadet activities.

PRINCIPLE 1 - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and responsibilities in the management of health conditions must be clear to cadets,

parents, medical practitioners and ADFC staff so that expectations and risk are effectively

managed.

24.6 It is not the role of Cadet staff to diagnose a member's health condition or to formulate a

response. It is also not the role of Cadet staff to exercise medical, nursing or first aid skills, or to

carry out medical, nursing or first aid procedures, which are above their level of qualifications,

skills or expertise. However Cadet staff have a clear duty of care to keep cadets and Cadet staff

safe while they are involved in cadet activities. To effectively manage health conditions,

accountability is assigned as below.

24.7 Head Cadet Policy is responsible for ensuring that:

a. ADFC Policy is developed, documented and disseminated to the Services in relation

to the management of health conditions during cadet activities.

b. Ongoing planned review of the policy and of its currency and adequacy occurs.

c. Updates are provided on emerging issues and changes to legislation that impact on

this policy.

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24.8 Director General Australian Navy Cadets (DGANC), Commander Australian Army

Cadets (COMD AAC), and Director General Cadets - Air Force (DGCADETS-AF) are

responsible for implementing the management of health conditions policy within each of their

respective Cadet Services. This includes ensuring that:

a. All Cadet staff are informed of the policy.

b. Procedures are developed that outline the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities

of all Cadet staff in relation to the management of health conditions.

c. Procedures for the management of health conditions are implemented.

d. During the enrolment process a statement of cadet general activities is to be provided

to parents to help identify health conditions that would require exclusion or close

management. The statement must also specifically state:

Cadets are provided with centralised prepared/cooked meals and ADF combat

ration packs which are likely to include ingredients not recommended for individuals

with severe food allergies that may be life threatening; or those with special dietary

requirements, such as Coeliac disease.

e. The following statement is included in each activity instruction issued to ADFC

members and parents:

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is unable to provide a severe food allergy free

environment (such as from peanuts) in relation to the consumption of food during

cadet activities. Such a risk may be life threatening for people who suffer from a

severe food allergy. Parents may consider it is in their child’s best interest not to

allow participation of their child in the proposed activity. In the event that the child

is allowed to attend a catered cadet activity, the parents may choose to provide, at

their own expense, sufficient food to cover the duration of the activity.

24.9 Unit Commanders / Activity Commanders are responsible for key aspects of the

management of personnel with health conditions during approved activities. This includes

ensuring that:

a. Policy and procedures for the management of health conditions are understood by

subordinate Cadet staff and effectively implemented.

b. Parents, cadets and Cadet staff members are advised of the requirements of this

policy and Service-specific procedures as part of the enrolment process.

c. That the statements in sub-paragraphs 24.8 d. and 24.8 e. above are provided to

parents and ADFC members.

d. Information regarding health conditions is accepted from parents, cadets and Cadet

staff and dealt with in accordance with this policy and Service-specific procedures.

e. An Action Management Plan (AMP) template attached as annex A is provided to

parents and Cadet staff and a completed AMP is accepted from the parents and Cadet

staff.

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f. The support and treatment requirements of the AMP are considered and appropriate

resources obtained, where reasonably practicable, to ensure that these requirements

can be met.

g. Where support and treatment requirements of the AMP cannot be resourced, that the

parent, cadet or Cadet staff member be advised of the limitations of their

participation in, or prohibition from, the ADFC generally, or a specific activity.

h. Relevant aspects of the AMP are communicated as required to Cadet staff

responsible for cadets and Cadet staff during approved activities.

24.10 Parents are primarily responsible for the health and wellbeing of their children. To

ensure that the ADFC is both aware, and capable of, providing the required medical support to

their children, the ADFC organisations expect parents to ensure that:

a. Cadet staff are informed of the health needs of the child upon enrolment, and when

the health needs of their child change, Cadet staff are so advised to ensure that

appropriate medical first aid can be provided if required.

b. They cooperate with Cadet staff on health matters relating to their child.

c. They liaise with a qualified medical practitioner and negotiate with Cadet staff a

mutually acceptable AMP in support of the child’s health.

d. Their child has an adequate supply of the appropriate medication at cadet activities

(as specified in their AMP) and that each medication is labelled with the name of the

cadet, parent and medical practitioner with contact details.

e. Assist children to self-manage, as much as is safe and practical, in relation to their

health and personal care needs during cadet activities.

24.11 ADFC members with health conditions are responsible for ensuring that they cooperate

with Cadet staff:

a. to ensure that medication is taken as prescribed, and

b. in the formulation and implementation of their AMP.

PRINCIPLE 2 - OBTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR CADETS AND CADET

STAFF MEMBERS

An understanding of the effects of a health condition in the ADFC context will assist in

achieving positive outcomes for the organisations and the cadet.

24.12 Prospective and current members (and if relevant their parents) are required to provide

relevant details of any health or medical needs at the point of enrolment or during their

membership, as applicable.

24.13 Where health conditions are identified, the member (and if relevant their parents) must

provide documentation outlining the scope and degree of the health condition. This

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documentation must include a letter from the member’s Medical Practitioner. As a minimum, the

documentation must clearly outline (where applicable):

a. the diagnosed health condition;

b. management requirements of the condition;

c. stability of the condition;

d. factors that may aggravate or trigger the condition;

e. symptoms indicating deterioration or aggravation of the condition;

f. risks of sudden incapacitation or worsening of the condition;

g. medical opinion/recommendation of fitness for participation in cadet activities;

h. individual health care needs (day to day and emergency first aid responses);

i. emergency contact details of their next of kin and relevant Medical Practitioner;

j. an AMP; and

k. any other relevant information.

24.14 The member (and if a minor, his or her parents), and relevant Cadet staff must meet to

discuss the medical documentation provided, share information and clarify expectations and

responsibilities. The outcomes of this meeting must be recorded in the form of an AMP.

Action Management Plan

24.15 An Action Management Plan (AMP) is required for all members who are at risk of sudden

incapacitation or worsening of their condition. Identified conditions are as per the following

examples, but are not limited to just these examples:

a. Allergies;

b. Angina;

c. Anxiety;

d. Asthma;

e. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

f. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD);

g. Asperger’s syndrome;

h. Diabetes;

i. Epilepsy;

j. Migraine;

k. Thyroid conditions; and

l. Sleep Apnoea.

24.16 An Action Management Plan (AMP) (where required) is to be negotiated and

documented between the ADFC member / applicant with the health condition (and if relevant his

or her parents) and their medical practitioner for implementation by Cadet staff within available

resources.

24.17 The AMP is to contain photographic identification of the ADFC member, information

about the health condition and its triggers, information about how it is managed, critical

information about the emergency response in the event of an onset of the symptoms associated

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with the health condition (e.g. seizure or anaphylactic incident), and the emergency contact

details of both next of kin and the ADFC member’s Medical Practitioner.

24.18 A copy of an AMP template is at annex A and is available on CadetNet and single-Service

web sites.

24.19 The procedure for developing an AMP is indicated in Figure 1 below.

24.20 The requirements for the management of ADFC members with a health condition during

cadet activities is covered under Principle 4, below.

24.21 Where an AMP requires the administration of adrenaline (Epipen) following exposure to a

known allergen, the Epipen must be administered immediately. Under no circumstances should

Cadet staff wait to see if an allergy is activated following exposure to an allergen.1

Figure 1 Development of an Action Management Plan

PRINCIPLE 3 - AVOIDANCE OF CONTACT WITH ALLERGY TRIGGERS

Avoidance of contact with triggers reduces the risk of symptoms from food allergies.

Food Allergies

24.22 Policy and detailed catering requirements for managing members with food allergies is

located at annex B.

1 Information sourced from Anaphylaxis Australia

Health condition

is identified and

diagnosed.

ADFC member /

applicant (or if a minor

his/her parent) develop

an AMP with the

Medical Practitioner.

ADFC member /

applicant (or if a minor

his/her parent) discuss

implementation of

AMP with ADFC Staff.

The applicant may join the

ADFC or the ADFC member

may participate in the activity.

Can implement AMP

Unable to implement AMP

ADFC Staff assess the ability of

the unit to implement the AMP

(including determining if

additional resources can be

obtained from the Service chain

of command). The applicant is to be denied

enrolment in the ADFC or the

ADFC member is to be excluded

from the activity.

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PRINCIPLE 4 – MANAGEMENT OF ADFC MEMBERS WITH HEALTH

CONDITIONS

Self Management of Health Conditions

As part of a youth development organisation, young people should be encouraged and supported

to manage their health conditions. Parents are primarily responsible for this. Cadet staff have a

responsibility to support cadets while in their care and to provide a safe environment for cadet

activities.

24.23 Cadet staff are to encourage and assist cadets to comply with their AMP.

Restricting participation in ADF Cadet activities

24.24 A Unit Commander, acting Commander, OIC of an activity or an otherwise authorised

delegate, can restrict a member from participating in an approved activity if they suspect a full

disclosure of their health status of that member has not occurred.

24.25 A member may also be restricted from participating in an activity where the resources

required to enable implementation of the agreed AMP are not available. This may occur prior to

or during an activity, or any task within an activity. Such action to restrict will be taken in order

to ensure the safety of the member with the condition and safety of other personnel.

24.26 While the ADFC organisations encourage the inclusion of members diagnosed with health

conditions, it reserves the right (depending on the severity of the health condition, the activity

and potential risk to a member) to restrict the participation of members in the cadet program in

accordance with the following guidance:

a. Allow participation in routine cadet activities that are unit-based at the Cadet Unit

facility. This would include the regular weekly parades with the unit being conducted

by the Cadet staff who know the member, their health condition and how it is

managed.

b. Allow participation in activities away from the Unit base where the assessed risk of

exposure to triggers is low, there is ready access to emergency medical services and

the cadets and Cadet staff are familiar with the member and his/her health condition.

c. Disallow participation in activities that are remote, where access to emergency

medical services is difficult, where access to refrigeration for the storage of

medication when required is not available, where other cadets and Cadet staff are

unfamiliar with the member, his/her health condition and its management and where

a safe food supply (if food is the trigger) cannot be guaranteed.

24.27 Where a restriction from participation in an activity has occurred, the Unit placing the

restriction will:

a. inform the member (and parent, if applicable) of the restriction and the reason(s)

why; and

b. document and record the restriction and reason(s).

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School-Based Army Cadet Units

24.28 Where an Army Cadet Unit is administratively classified as a School-Based Unit (SBU)

that unit may seek approval from Army to comply with the requirements of the parent school’s

policy and procedures on the management of health conditions, rather than ADFC policy and

procedures. Such approval may be granted by Army under the following conditions:

a. the intent and required outcomes of the school’s policy and procedures are entirely

consistent with those of the ADFC policy and procedures;

b. the School’s policy and procedures includes a requirement for the individual

assessment of each member’s health conditions and the formulation of a written plan

on the actions required to manage those conditions within cadet activities;

c. the unit commander provides, for each activity and as part of the application to

conduct the activity, a signed statement that the unit will comply with the school’s

policy and procedures; and

d. a copy of the school’s policy and procedures on the management of personnel with

health conditions is provided by the unit commander with the activity application to

the AAC chain of command.

24.29 Such approval may be sought and granted for a specific activity or to cover all Army-

approved activities of that SBU for a period of up to one year. Subsequent applications may be

submitted and granted under the same conditions for individual periods of up to one year.

Medical Alert Bracelets

24.30 Where ANC and AAFC members have a known health condition (see examples at 24.15),

a ‘medical alert’ bracelet or necklace is to be worn.

24.31 AAC members may choose to wear a ‘medical alert’ bracelet or necklace.

24.32 It is expected that ANC and AAC members would have these items in the ordinary course

(that is, at their own expense) as a consequence of having had their condition diagnosed.

24.33 Air Force will fund the issue and registration of a stainless steel ‘medical alert’ bracelet for

AAFC cadets and staff. This bracelet will detail emergency information of all known health

conditions. The annual fee for the maintenance of the current membership record will also be

funded by Air Force for the duration of the member's involvement with the AAFC.

Annexes:

A. Action Management Plan template

B. Health Condition Catering Requirements

ANNEX A to

ADFC Health Conditions Policy

Action Management Plan Surname: First Name: Date of Birth: / / Medical Condition(s): Triggers: Medication(s) taken and dose: Is the individual able to competently self-administer medication? YES NO Dietary Requirements:

The individual will require the following first aid response when these symptoms are observed.

Signs & Symptoms First Aid/Initial Response Other

Actions/Facility/Resources Required

Emergency Contact Details:

Parent/Guardian name(s):

Plan prepared by:

Phone: (work)

Dr.

(home)

Signed:

(mobile)

Date:

Telephone:

PHOTO

ANNEX B to


HEALTH CONDITION CATERING REQUIREMENTS

1. Catering for members, particularly those with health conditions must be considered as part

of the planning and risk assessment processes. Active consideration of diabetic timing and

dietary requirements, potential allergies, strategies for eliminating contact with potential

allergens, and an assessment of the likely risk of an affected member coming into contact with a

health condition trigger must occur.

2. When dealing with food allergies, suitable catering arrangements, which remove or reduce

the risk of contact with allergens, must be implemented, in accordance with the individual

members' Action Management Plans.

3. Locally managed catering should, where necessary, exclude foods with the potential to

contain identified allergens. This can be facilitated by purchasing and using food in its rawest,

least processed form, thereby preparing food which does not contain food additives which may

be potential allergens for some members, although recognising that some foods such as peanuts,

bananas and others may be allergenic to some members. In the case of the Australian Navy

Cadets, an adult supervisor holding an appropriate food handling/preparation certification is to

be in attendance when food is prepared within the Training Ship’s galley.

4. It is sufficient to eliminate food that has the allergen as an ingredient. It is not practical to

eliminate all foods which have ’may contain …’ warnings. However members with known

allergies must not be exposed to foods which ’may contain …’ allergens without close

supervision and prior discussion and approval from the member’s parent in accordance with their

respective Action Management Plan.

5. If food containing potential allergens is used, preparation of this food must be kept

separate from the preparation of all other food, and will require separate cooking utensils to

prevent the potential for cross contamination.

6. Members are not to share or swap food or use each other’s cutlery, crockery, utensils or

drink bottles.

7. Where a member is identified as having food allergies, particularly if there are numerous

or severe allergies, the member and (where applicable) his/her parents are to be consulted on the

proposed menu as part of the activity planning. Where it is deemed by the ADFC unit to not be

reasonably practicable to modify the menu, the parents / members are to be advised. The parents

/ members may choose, and are to be permitted to, provide their own alternative rations for the

activity (at their own expense). In this case, the ADFC unit is to ensure that food items provided

are stored and refrigerated (if required) appropriately. Alternatively, the parent may choose to

not allow their child to participate in the activity or the member may choose not to participate.

The provision of food by parents / affected members does not eliminate the need to exclude or

minimise the risk of casual contact with allergens or the need to avoid taking precautions to

prevent cross contamination during food preparation.

8. Prior to participation in an approved activity away from the member’s Cadet Unit facility

(e.g. Camps and Bivouacs) where meals may be required, the Activity Instruction provided to the

member is to include a food warning that specifically states:

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is unable to provide a severe food allergy free

environment (such as from peanuts) in relation to the consumption of food during cadet

activities. Such a risk may be life threatening for people who suffer from a severe food

allergy. Parents may consider it is in their child’s best interest not to allow participation of

ANNEX B to


their child in the proposed activity. In the event that the child is allowed to attend a catered

cadet activity, the parents may choose to provide, at their own expense, sufficient food to

cover the duration of the activity.

9. If members are to consume ADF Combat Ration Packs during an approved activity,

parents are also to be provided with a list of all ingredients in ADF Combat Ration Packs prior to

the activity.

10. Members with a known food allergy are:

a. to check the ingredients of all food provided to them to ensure that they are able to

eat the food provided without triggering any health conditions, and

b. not to knowingly consume food that contains their particular allergen.

11. Cadet staff responsible for the direct distribution of food stuffs to individuals are to:

a. be provided with a list of members with known food allergies, and

b. ensure that members with identified food allergies are not issued with food stuffs

containing those allergens.

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