Transition Seminars provide Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families access to information, supports and services to prepare them for transition into to civilian life.
It is mandatory for members, including star ranked officers, to attend a Transition Seminar event within 12 months of their separation date.
Seminars provide information on programs and services provided by:
- Joint Transition Authority
- The BUSY Group
- Joint Health Command
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency
- Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
- ADF Financial Consumer Services Centre
- Australian Defence College
- Total Workforce System
- Defence Member and Family Support
- Defence Health & Navy Health
- Commonwealth and State and Territory Governments
- Local and national Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs).
ADF Member and Family Transition Seminar Program
The ADF Member and Family Transition Seminar Program, including the Senior Leadership Group (SLG) seminars for star ranked officers, is provided below.
Registrations are open to ADF members, SLG, family members and support persons. Commanders supporting members through transition are also encouraged to attend.
Delivery
Transition Seminars are delivered in 3 formats:
- face-to-face
- virtual-live – interactive
- virtual non-interactive, access available 24/7.
Registration
Participants must use a defence email address for registration purposes. Where a participant cannot access their Defence email address, a personal email address must also be provided to ensure receipt of all correspondence.
Before registering, participants must read the Joint Transition Authority Privacy and Consent Notice provided on this page.
Joint Transition Authority Privacy and Consent Notice (PDF, 306.08 KB)
Registrations to attend a seminar is via the ADF Member and Family Transition Seminar Registration form.
Registrations will close:
- 10 days prior to a face-to-face event, or when venue capacity limit is reached
- 3 days prior to any virtual offering
If registration is required after the closed date contact transition.seminar@defence.gov.au.
Registered attendees who are unable to attend a seminar should notify promptly via transition.seminar@defence.gov.au.
Seminar schedule
Note, the schedule below is subject to change and venues will be advised.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| SLG – Canberra | 26 October 2026 |
| Brisbane | 4 November 2026 |
| Virtual live – National | 12 November 2026 |
| Sydney | 18 November 2026 |
| Virtual live – National | 10 December 2026 |
| Virtual live – National | 17 February 2027 |
| Perth | 23 February 2027 |
| Melbourne | 10 March 2027 |
| Brisbane | 16 March 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 24 March 2027 |
| Newcastle | 1 April 2027 |
| Canberra | To be confirmed |
| Virtual live – National | 21 April 2027 |
| Townsville | To be confirmed |
| Adelaide | 4 May 2027 |
| Sydney (Central) | 14 May 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 26 May 2027 |
| Wagga Wagga | 2 June 2027 |
| Ipswich | 9 June 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 23 June 2027 |
| Cairns | 14 July 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 21 July 2027 |
| Nowra | 27 July 2027 |
| SLG – Canberra | 30 July 2027 |
| Melbourne | 5 August 2027 |
| Albury | 18 August 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 25 August 2027 |
| Canberra | To be confirmed |
| Perth | 9 September 2027 |
| Adelaide | 15 September 2027 |
| Virtual live – National | 22 September 2027 |
| Darwin | 13 October 2027 |
| Brisbane | 21 October 2027 |
| SLG – Canberra | 26 October 2027 |
Presentation videos
The Transition Seminar presentation videos provide general information, intended for a broad audience, adapted from presentations at the ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars. Individual circumstances should always be discussed with a Transition Support Officer when reviewing this content, as information may not apply to the individual's situation.
Viewing this content does not fulfil the mandatory requirement to attend as part of the transition plan. Registration and attendance, virtually or in-person, is required to gain PMKeyS proficiency.
| Description | Video |
|---|---|
Transition – general information |
|
| Joint Transitions Authority: The role of the Directorate of Transition Service Delivery, and supports that are available to members and their family through the Defence Force Transition Program |
Video |
| Joint Transitions Authority: Families in Transition - Covers some of the considerations, challenges and opportunities that will assist members in preparing for transition from Defence as a family |
Video |
| Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation: Information for Military Superannuation Benefits Scheme members only |
Video |
| Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation: Information for ADF Super members only |
Video |
| Beyond the Uniform (The BUSY Group): Key considerations for those planning to transition into civilian employment |
Video |
| Retirement Reimagined (The BUSY Group): Key considerations for those planning to transition into Retirement |
Video |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs: How to access information and advice on Department of Veterans' Affairs supports and entitlements |
Video |
| Financial Wellbeing and Resilience: The ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre provides financial education |
Video |
| Joint Health Command: Tips on what to do before, during, and after transition from a health perspective |
Video |
| Healthcare: Considerations for public and private health insurance |
Video |
Transition – medical information |
|
| Joint Transitions Authority – medical: The role of the Directorate of Transition Service Delivery, and supports that are available to members and their family through the Defence Force Transition Program |
Video |
| Joint Health Command: Tips on what to do before, during, and after medical transition from a health perspective |
Video |
| Healthcare: Considerations for public and private health insurance (for medical transitions) |
Video |
| Department of Veterans’ Affairs: How to access information and advice on Department of Veterans' Affairs supports and entitlements (medical transitions) |
Video |
| Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation: Invalidity benefits and how they are calculated, how pensions are paid and any interim benefits for those transitioning medically |
Video |
Continuing to serve – Total Workforce System |
|
| An understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to the Reserves. | Video |
Stallholders
Organisations seeking to participate as stallholders should review the factsheet and send an expression of interest to transition.seminar@defence.gov.au.