The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) team is offering informal drop‑in sessions to provide guidance and answer questions about Foreign Work Authorisations (FWA).
The drop-in session allows individuals to have an informal conversation to understand the rules that may apply to them before considering working overseas.
The drop-in sessions are for:
- current or former Australian Defence Force Members
- current or former Defence Australian Public Service employees
- anyone who has worked in defence related industry or research.
Discussions are tailored to individual situations. No booking is required.
Please note: a virtual session is available on Wednesday 10 June 2026. To register visit the SAMS: Navigating Foreign Work Authorisations page.
Schedule
| State | Date and time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
Riverway Library 20 Village Boulevard Thuringowa Central QLD 4817 |
| QLD | Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:30 am – 2:00 pm |
Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street Toowoomba City QLD 4350 |
| QLD | Thursday 18 June 2026 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
Mt Ommaney Library 171 Dandenong Road Mount Ommaney QLD 4074 |
| SA | Tuesday 23 June 2026 11:30 am – 2:00 pm |
Goodwood Library 101 Goodwood Road Goodwood SA 5034 |
| NSW | Wednesday 24 June 2026 10:30 am – 1:00 pm |
Shoalhaven Veteran and Family Hub 124 Wallace Street Nowra NSW 2541 |
Resources
Details
Type
Event
Date
16 Jun 2026
– 24 Jun 2026
Refer to the schedule on this page for session details.
Location
In person