Defence is committed to the continual improvement of initiatives, services and programs that support members and their families.

Following the Defence Strategic Review in 2023, Defence enhanced a number of initiatives to support members and their families. The updates were outlined in the Defence Families Update and included changes to:

  • health and wellbeing
  • housing
  • the way families are categorised
  • leave entitlements.

Defence Families Update (PDF, 3.7 MB)