Defence's family programs are aimed at partners and dependants, providing support and strategies and benefits for successfully managing the military way of life.

Defence help ADF members and their families seeking to connect with or contribute to their local community.

Details about financial support available to ADF families to help minimise the disruption to education caused by posting.

Defence can help members and their families find and access childcare services.

The ADF Equip Program is designed to help children manage the challenges associated with Defence life, including relocation and parental absence.

The ADF Aware Program assists school staff to better understand the unique needs of children from ADF families.

Defence is responsible for production of documents in response to court orders or legislative requests for criminal and civil matters. Court orders for production of documents include Subpoenas, Notices to Produce, Notices for Non-Party Production and Summons issued by a court or tribunal, including Coroners Courts, Commissions or Inquiries.

When Defence personnel are travelling domestically or internationally, these tips and contacts are provided for support.

Find out about Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation foreign work authorisation requirements.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base Richmond

General information and policy for the Defence Medals, Honours, Badges and Decorations.

ADF Member and Family Transition Guide mobile application privacy notice

The Defence Families Update outlines some of the enhanced benefits now available to support Defence families.

Defence provides grants to support its strategic priorities to defend Australia and its national interests, and protect and advance Australian strategic interests.

Information on making payments to Defence and contacting Defence Accounts Receivable team.

Defence Accounts payable information.

Lateral recruits are military personnel from other international defence forces who are now Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.

Defence newspapers

Defence Estate Quality Management System transition

Garrison health is primarily responsible for the delivery and management of quality, safe, efficient and effective healthcare to ADF personnel within Australia and on non-operational postings overseas.

Ceremonial request form for ceremonial events including Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.

Information related to the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029 consultation draft.

These functions include ensuring flagged vessels operating in Australian waters meet international obligations with respect to maritime enforcement, safety, environmental protection and labour conditions.

The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023 enables the establishment of a new fit-for-purpose regulatory framework to ensure nuclear safety within Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise and capability lifecycle.

Guidance for ceremonial support requests.

Ceremonial support, including requests for support to ceremonial and commemorative events.

Ceremonial protocols and guidance

Joint Capabilities Group supports the military Services by providing a wide range of enabling capabilities, including logistics support and services, health services, professional military education and training and military legal services.

Online application form for Defence honours and awards.

Defence Bases & Locations sector with links to Navy Establishments, Army Bases, Air Force Bases, Defence Jobs Locations and Defence Base Induction information.