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Foster Family Scheme
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Foster Family Scheme assists first year Midshipman and Officer Cadets make the transition from civilian to military and Academy life. The Scheme also allows members of the Defence community to participate in the development of future Australian Defence Force leaders.
Each year the Academy seeks the support of current, retired or ex-Service Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers and their families, as well as University of New South Wales at ADFA staff and their families. The Scheme is voluntary, and where possible places Midshipmen and Officer Cadets with foster families whose background, experience and interests match their own.
Most of these young adults have not been away from home before and benefit enormously from having access to a friendly family environment outside of the Academy and from being able to socialise with families who possess military knowledge and/or share similar interests.
For Midshipmen and Officer Cadets who come from outside the Canberra region, participation in the Scheme also provides them with a family environment within the Canberra area - a ‘home away from home’.
