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H1N1 Human Swine Influenza 09

The World Health Organisation has confirmed human cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) in Australia.

Defence has management plans in place and will continue to work with the Australian Government and the health authorities to monitor and manage the situation.

As a precautionary measure the Australian Defence Force Academy has restricted travel to Victoria over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with only essential duty travel to proceed.

Any person concerned that they may have H1N1 influenza 09 should contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

General information about H1N1 influenza 09 can be found at:
http://www.defence.gov.au/health/infocentre/features/i-swineflu_gen.htm

68th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

A commemoration ceremony for the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete was held in Canberra with the Minister of Veteran Affairs, the Honourable Alan Griffin, MP, and Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC AFC, in attendance.... Read the full article.

Eighteen Gun Salute Rehearsal

Members of Australia’s Federation Guard conduct an Eighteen Gun Salute rehearsal at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Read the full article.

ADFA Supports Relay for Life

Members of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), through the Community Service Voluntary Extra Curricular Activity (CSV) participated in this year’s Cancer Council Relay for Life, a 24 hour charity event... Read the full article.

Trooper Mark Donaldson Visits ADFA

Speaking at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Trooper Donaldson and his colleagues provided cadets, midshipmen and staff with a rare insight into the operations of the Special Air Services Regiment and into the events which ultimately saw him receive a VC... Read the full article.

ADFA Cadets and Graduates

Read about the experiences of cadets and graduates who are pursuing careers in the Navy, Army and Air Force... get more information about cadets and graduates.

Living at ADFA

View the accommodation buildings, the Academy Cadets' Mess and the sporting facilities available to Midshipmen and Officer Cadets, and find out what life iís really like at ADFA...get more information about living at ADFA

Leadership Training

Find information on the military and leadership training that will help you become a junior Officer in the Australian Defence Force and set you up for wide range of career opportunities...get more information about leadership training

University Studies

Find information on the undergraduate courses in Arts, Business, Engineering, Science and Technology that you can study through the University of New South Wales at ADFA...get more information about university studies

The First Six Weeks

Watch video podcasts of life at ADFA, including elements of the military training program, an introduction to university studies, and the Chief of the Defence Force Parade...get more information about The First Six Weeks

Information for Parents

Hear directly from parents of current Midshipmen and Officer Cadets and find the information you need to help your son or daughter make a decision about a career in the Australian Defence Force...get more information for parents

Top 10 Reasons

to choose ADFA for your undergraduate degree...

01
Get paid to study,

The biggest benefit of being paid to study was that I didn't need to worry about how I would support myself financially. I could focus on my studies and training, and on achieving my Bachelor's degree. And with subsidised accommodation, meals and utilities, I found I could use more of my money on the things that I wanted.

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and have your tuition and textbook fees paid by the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
02
Get a top quality education and graduate with a degree

When I was looking at universities, I was afraid that coming to ADFA would mean sacrificing the quality of my education. After doing some research I found that UNSW@ADFA had the best student to teacher ratio in the country, and that UNSW is considered one of the top 20 universities in the world. Knowing that made my decision much easier.

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from the University of New South Wales
03
Study with the best university teacher-to-student ratio

I decided I wanted to be an engineer while I was in high school, and when I found out about ADFA I was impressed by the career prospects offered by the RAAF. It was definitely a bonus that ADFA was associated with such a renowned university as UNSW.

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in the country and learn from lecturers at the top of their fields
04
Learn to be a leader

ADFA provides cadets an opportunity to develop their own potential. It's not a steep learning curve - its slow and gradual over three years. It starts with learning to be part of a team, then learning our own strengths and weaknesses, before we learn to lead others. This gives us the chance to develop as individuals before we take on roles as junior officers.

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and set yourself up for a wide range of career opportunities
05
Challenge yourself with exciting and rewarding experiences

ADFA provides once in a lifetime opportunities for cadets to challenge themselves and each other, and gain memories and experiences that they will never forget. I certainly never have.

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not available to other universities
06
Undertake adventure training and personal development programs

In my job I've been put in a position where making decisions is an everyday occurrence. The time I spent at ADFA gave me the skills to make the tough decisions, and the friends I made will ensure that if I ever do run into trouble, help is only a phone call away.

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with the Navy, Army and Airforce
07
Meet a diverse range of people and mates that will last a life time

Ten years after graduating ADFA, my best friend is still the Navy Officer who I met during recruiting. Despite the difficulties of long distance during our careers in the Navy, we have maintained that closeness. We lived next door to each other in first year at ADFA, now we're living in the same city and catching up all the time.

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08
Start an extraordinary career that will take you around Australia and the world

In a career full of challenge, diversity and travel I have been able to obtain great civilian accredited qualifications, achieve career and personal goals, and gain amazing experiences that will set me up for life.

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09
Take advantage of unique postgraduate courses

My undergraduate degree has seen me through many overseas trips, command roles, and deployments on operation in the Pacific and East Timor. This year I've been given the opportunity to take up postgraduate studies. I'm posted to ADFA as a Divisional Officer, and studying a Masters in Engineering Science part time.

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and scholarship opportunities

Studying at a postgraduate level has been a fantastic learning experience. I have spent a great deal of time researching a topic of my own choosing, and the funding I received through the AJ Hayter Scholarship has helped me make the most of the opportunity.

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10
Graduate with a guaranteed job

Starting university with a full time salary and knowing that I have a guaranteed job on graduation has given me amazing financial security, and allowed me to focus on studying for my Bachelor of Business. Already, I live away from home, have no university debt, own a car and have saved enough to go to Europe at the end of the year to celebrate my graduation.

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in the Navy, Army or Air Force

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