Army People, Personnel, Families and Welfare Information

Pay and Conditions of Service Manual Open in new window

ComSuper Open in new window - Administration of Defence and Government Superannuation Schemes DFRDB, MSBS, CSS, PSS.

Defence Housing Authority Open in new window (DHA) - Freecall Freecall - 1800 249 7111800 249 711

If you haven't lodged your Application for Relocation (AFR) yet, please do so urgently. Only after the Defence Housing Authority have received your AFR can they inspect your current residence, undertake any remedial work, and list it on HomeFind for others to choose. Your assistance in meeting this requirement will be appreciated by your fellow ADF members.

Defence Families Australia (DFA) Open in new window - aims to improve the quality of life for ADF families by providing a recognised forum for your views, reporting, making recommendations and influencing policy making that directly affects families. ADF families can contact the DFA to represent them or to advocate on an issue concerning many families. The DFA Convenor and Delegates work directly with Regional Managers of DCO, DHA and Tolltransitions to clarify or resolve issues affecting local families.

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Open in new window - exists to serve members of Australia's veteran and defence force communities, war widows and widowers, widows and dependants, through programs of care, compensation, commemoration and defence support services.

Defence Equity Organisation (DEO) - is responsible for promoting the principles of equity and diversity in Defence through the development of appropriate policies and strategies. Its mission is to inform, educate, encourage and ensure that equitable policies, processes and practices form an integral part of doing business in Defence as the basis for a fairer and better work environment.

Personnel Portal - Easy access to all kinds of personnel information from across Defence regardless of organisational structure. (Maintained by the Defence Personnel Executive).

Army Holiday Resorts Open in new window - Information on all Army's Holiday Resorts - from the Army Amenities Fund.

Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund Open in new window - The Fund provides loans to members of the Australian Regular Army who have completed 12 months continuous full-time military service, and members of the Army Reserve who are on, and have completed 12 months fulltime military service who require financial assistance and are adjudged as being in necessitous circumstances.

Defence Honours and Awards Open in new window - This website provides information about Defence honours and awards, including:

  • the different types of medals available to Australia's defence personnel, past and present,
  • the eligibility criteria for various awards,
  • how to submit an application for a medal,
  • information about current Defence awards issues, and
  • information about the Australian Defence Medal.

Lost Medals Australia Open in new window - Since 2000 I have been acquiring, researching and then returning lost medals to veterans or their families. I started out purchasing medals however; I'm now donated so many I no longer purchase medals. I can now use all my resources for research and trying to locate families. I do this free of any charge or fee. If you are searching for lost medals I hope they are in the current list I'm researching. If any of the names are familiar to you and you have information that will help me locate the veteran I would appreciate your assistance. I hope you enjoy this site. - LtCol Glyn Llanwarne.

DEFCREDIT Open in new window - (Defence Force Credit Union Limited) offers a full service alternative to banks and other financial institutions. With an understanding of the lifestyle needs of the Defence community, DEFCREDIT provides quality financial products with competitive interest rates, minimal fees and a commitment to friendly and dedicated service.

DEFCOM - (Defcom Protectors) is the name given to the Discount Loyalty Card that offers free membership to current serving ADF personnel (regular and active reserve) plus the staff and volunteers of selected Protectors organisations.

ADCU Open in new window - (Australian Defence Force Credit Union) is a financial services co-operative for members of the Australian Defence Force, civilian employees of the Department of Defence, defence contractors, and their families.