Occupational rehabilitation services assists Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to return to a state of readiness as soon as is practicable after injury or illness. These services are delivered via the ADF Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP).

Accessing occupational rehabilitation services is not dependent on a condition being work related or the existence of a compensation claim. A referral can be made by a treating medical officer, self-referral by a member, or by a member's commander.

The only eligibility criterion is that the member must be eligible for healthcare under the Defence Health Manual Vol 1 Part 4 Chapter 1.

Getting started

ADF members must complete the Referral for rehabilitation assessment form (PM546), and forward to the local rehabilitation team contact email.

Regional team Contact
North Queensland jhu-nqld.rehab@defence.gov.au
South Queensland jhu-sqld.rehab@defence.gov.au
Northern New South Wales jhu-nnsw.rehab@defence.gov.au
Central New South Wales jhu-cnsw.rehab@defence.gov.au
Southern New South Wales (Australian Capital Territory) jhu-snsw.rehab@defence.gov.au
Victoria and Tasmania jhu-vt.rehab@defence.gov.au
Central South Australia jhu-ca.rehab.sa@defence.gov.au
Central Northern Territory jhu-ca.rehab.nt@defence.gov.au
Western Australia jhu-wa.rehab@defence.gov.au

 

Contacts

ADF Rehabilitation Program enquiries
adf.rehab@defence.gov.au

Rehabilitation for Reservists Program
rehab.reservists@defence.gov.au

Garrison Rehabilitation enquiries
jhc-gh.rehab@defence.gov.au