A more secure Australia through enhancing industry & defence capability. How we help members: Assist members in their dealings with the Australian Government (including Government Departments) & Defence prime contractors. Facilitate the dissemination of Australian Government & prime contractor defence & security-related policy & procurement information to members. Represent members in the presentation of a consolidated Australian SME view, independent of federal or sectoral interests, to both Federal and State/Territory Governments & Defence Prime Contractors. Facilitate networking between Federal, State/Territory & regional Defence Industry bodies aimed to optimise Australian industrial capability/content in all Defence & Security-related contracts. Assist in the development of policies focused on SMEs operating in the Defence & Security sectors. Actively advocate to Federal & State/Territory Governments, Prime Contractors & Government departments such as Defence & Border Force in order to maximise the opportunities for Australian SMEs. Provide members an opportunity for networking (including at non AIDN-led exhibitions & conferences) - facilitating collaboration between members to supply greater capacity & capability to the Australian Defence Forces & security agencies. Inform members of available training relevant to their business needs. CORE STRATEGIES Advocacy: AIDN will represent SMEs by providing a “Voice” for their issues & concerns & promoting members capabilities. Representation: AIDN will provide leadership & build & maintain key partnerships at local, national & international level, through influencing national policy & strategy & maintaining key relationships with political and Government decision makers. Member Services: AIDN will service its chapters & their members through providing relevant information & awareness on the defence & security environment, opportunities for collaboration & engagement & Governance oversight.