A Word to Parents

A Message from the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is an education and training institution which offers young men and women the opportunity to pursue a degree through the University of New South Wales and begin a career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

At ADFA our intention is to provide cadets with an exciting, rewarding and challenging experience in a supportive environment where they will have the opportunity, and be encouraged, to excel. The university degree and military training that young Australians undertake at ADFA will give them an excellent basis for a future leadership role and open up a wide range of career opportunities.

A major emphasis of life at ADFA is on university studies. ADFA maintains a very high standard of teaching with lecturers and tutors at the top of their relevant fields, one of the best student/teacher ratios in the country and access to outstanding resources and facilities on campus. The other very important emphasis is on military training and education, to provide cadets with the fundamental knowledge, skills professional abilities and qualities of character and leadership that are appropriate to Officers in the Australian Defence Force.

My first priority is our people, and we provide a skilled support network of academic and military staff to give cadets the best opportunity to excel. I am proud of the professionalism, integrity, leadership and camaraderie demonstrated by our cadets, and am committed to empowering them to be the leaders of the future.

For more information, please download the ADFA Guide for Parents and Guardians here (PDF 1.42 MB).

 

Commodore Bruce Kafer, RAN

Commandant
Australian Defence Force Academy
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