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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will join the NSW Police Force in Newcastle today, as part of an expansion of the COVID-19 welfare and compliance activities across NSW.

Police officers will be assisted by ADF personnel as they conduct welfare doorknocks and compliance checks of stay-at-home and self-isolation orders on Wednesday 18 August.

At least 50 people are expected to lend a hand in the Hunter region, with a further 50 helping with compliance in Dubbo and the surrounding area.

Further deployments will be scheduled by the end of the week.

Deputy Commissioner Mick Willing, Regional NSW Field Operations, welcomed the arrival of troops in regional towns.

“The NSW Police Force has a long history of co-operation with the ADF and they have provided vital assistance over the past 18 months,” he explained.

“First and foremost, the troops are there to support the community alongside police.

“Among other tasks, you will see them delivering hampers and checking on the welfare of our most vulnerable people.

“I want to thank them for their help and again appeal to everyone across our regions to stay at home as much as possible – please do everything you can to help us stop the spread.”

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