A cool allowance for NT families

ARMY families in Darwin will be cooler this wet season through a trial launched recently to offer an air-conditioning allowance to local ADF families.

The allowance is already in place for families posted to RAAF Base Tindal and aims at helping to meet the excessive costs associated with keeping cool in the hot, humid climate.

The trial took effect from December 10 last year and is expected to save ADF families in Darwin about $600 a year.

The allowance has been implemented after feedback from members and their families posted to Darwin suggested the harsh climate in the north was a significant retention issue.