Australians are encouraged to send goodwill messages of a general nature to Australian Defence Force soldiers, sailors, airmen and women who are on operation around the world.

Messages can be sent via e-mail to: messagestothetroops@defence.gov.au or sent via fax to (02) 6266 7701.

Alternatively postcards (not enveloped letters or parcels) can be addressed to:

Messages to the Troops
Department of Defence
R8-LG-024
Russell Offices
Canberra ACT 2600.

Please note: This facility is not intended to accommodate the forwarding of parcels or correspondence intended for individual ADF members