Army Health, Safety and Fitness Information

Defence Medical Phone Service - Freecall 1800 467 425
(After Hours, Nationwide) Discuss Health Concerns with ADF Health Staff over the phone.

Defence Safety Management Agency - Freecall 1800 019 955
Christmas Road Safety Program, Hazard Alerts, Safety Bulletins, and also has a great number of safety related links.

Defence Health Service - Provides health care and, from the health perspective, ensures the preparedness of ADF personnel for operations, as well as preparing deployable elements of the Defence Health Service for deployment in support of operations.

Joing Health Command - This strategy seeks to reinforce the concept of 'wellness' in life for members and their families by promoting programs that improve selfesteem, encourage a positive outlook and a feeling of acceptance and belonging.

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme - This is a military-specific scheme which meets the needs of all ADF members and their families in the event of injury or death.

Defence Special Needs Support Group - The website for the Australian charity dedicated to providing support, information and assistance to Australian Defence Force families who have someone with special needs.

National Welfare Coordination Centre - NWCC provides a free call 24/7 information and referral service for families of deployed Defence personnel. This is to provide timely and accurate information, reassurance and support and also referral to other family support agencies.

Armed Forces Federation of Australia, Inc. - The Armed Forces Federation of Australia is an independent organisation that aims to foster, protect and promote the welfare and conditions of service for ADF members. The organisation represents all ranks throughout Australia.

Armed Services Assistance Centre Australia - ASAC provides free assistance with welfare, pensions, compensation and entitlements to Veterans, serving and ex-serving members of the Defence Force and their families.