PARTICIPATION in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has increased in the last four years, revealed in the 2019 Defence Census Public Report...
Ahead of the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force next year, this year we mark 50 years of service for the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team.Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester...
EMPLOYERS across Australia who support our Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists were today acknowledged at the annual Defence Employer Support Awards.Minister for Defence Personnel Darren...
ON the eve of Remembrance Day, the final resting place of five previously unidentified Australian soldiers who served and died in France during the First World War have today been confirmed.Minister...
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel transitioning from military to civilian life will be better supported with $17.7 million provided for the establishment of the Joint Transition Authority (JTA...
The Government has reappointed the Hon J.A.L (Sandy) Macdonald as Chair of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) Board and appointed Ms Gai Brodtmann as a Commercial Member, each for a three year term...
The mental health and wellbeing for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, Reservists and their families has been bolstered with a new purpose built app released today as part of mental health month...
Partners of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic will be better supported through changes to the Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program (...
The next step has been taken in the Federal Government’s efforts to combat suicide in veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force with the appointment of the interim National...
Joint Media ReleaseMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC The Morrison Government is continuing to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists through the COVID-19...
JUNIOR Maritime Warfare Officers have been able to continue their Navy training thanks to the Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour, with 57 officers completing their first at-sea training.Minister for...
LEGISLATION introduced today by the Attorney-General is a significant step forward in the establishment of the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention — a powerful new...
YOUNG Australians looking to take the next step in their lives through further study and building a career, are encouraged to participate in the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) virtual Open...
The COVID-19 pandemic has closed the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) gates to the public, but young Australians will still be able to learn about the exciting leadership opportunities...
Organisations that support Australian Defence Force (ADF) families across Australia will share in $1.5 million to deliver programs and services within their local communities.Minister for Defence...
VETERANS and their families will benefit from changes to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Super and the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) eligibility criteria, following amendments...
Due to the restrictions in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (YEYS) has suspended all voyages until October 2020.Minister for Defence Personnel Darren...
Joint media releaseMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSCMinister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MPDefence has concluded its support to Med-Con Pty Ltd, a surgical...
TODAY RSL Queensland members who have been isolated due to coronavirus restrictions have received phone calls from Australian Army personnel to check on their welfare and swap stories.RSL Queensland...
In the lead-up to Anzac Day this year, the Australian Army has identified a previously unknown First World War Australian Officer as Captain Arthur Harold Appleby, providing his family with...
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