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OPPOSITE PAGE: The conference table made for the RAAF Amberley base museum from recycled Macchi wings
RIGHT: Zach Briggs served as an aviation technician in the RAAF for 12 years before his transition to civilian life
Examples of his designs include a desk lamp from an emergency oxygen bottle from a Caribou, office chairs us- ing seats from an Air New Zealand 737 – and a coffee table from the seat mounting frame; and a coffee table and book- shelf from the flaps of a PC-9.
His current project involves constructing a conference table using the wingtips and elevator of a DC-3. He is also planning pop-up shops and exhibitions to showcase his de- signs and is keen to share his passion for creating pieces that are meaningful, sustainable, and bring to light the his- tory of the aircraft from which it was made.
Prince’s Trust Australia’s Enterprise program is an en- trepreneurial training program designed to give ex-serving and transitioning ADF members and their partners the support to explore self-employment.
Launched in 2015, it has since supported 500 partici- pants, more than 50 activities and the establishment of more than 100 businesses that remain in operation today.
Prince’s Trust Australia is part of The Prince’s Trust Group, a global network of charities founded by HRH Prince of Wales. Enterprise is guided by an Advisory Council, chaired by His Excellency General, David Hurley (Retd) and attended by MAJGEN Natasha Fox, Defence Head of People Capability. ■
Lyndsay Anne is an RAAF veteran, Enterprise alumna and free- lance writer.
INSPIRING OUR VETERANS &
TRANSITIONING MEMBERS TO
EXPLORE SELF-EMPLOYMENT.
Prince’s Trust Australia run a free Enterprise programme dedicated to our Veterans & transitioning members.
Email us at events@princes-trust.org.au www.princes-trust.org.au
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