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4.12 Trainee's dependant allowance

Trainee's dependant allowance can supplement your pay if you are supporting a dependant while you are in training.

Who is eligible?

Trainees are members who get a trainee salary. This can include people undertaking recruit training, or officer trainees, or members on the undergraduate entry scheme. You must be supporting a dependant (see 8.1, What category are you in?).

How does it work?

The allowance tops up your salary and Service allowance so that you are paid the salary of a Private Pay Grade 1.

Other issues

If your dependant has their own income, you may not be eligible. If your spouse or partner is also a member and is also entitled, you will share the allowance.

Application to Reservists:  No.

References:  ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 4 Part 7 Division 1

The Private Pay Group 1 salary can be found in ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 3 Part 1 Annex 3.1.L

Form: AD298 - Trainee Dependants Allowance