Defence can help members and their families find and access childcare services.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-children/childcare
The ADF Equip Program is designed to help children manage the challenges associated with Defence life, including relocation and parental absence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-children/adf-equip-program
The ADF Aware Program assists school staff to better understand the unique needs of children from ADF families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-children/adf-aware-program
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.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/legal-services/court-orders
When Defence personnel are travelling domestically or internationally, these tips and contacts are provided for support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/staff-resources/travelconnect
General information and policy for the Defence Medals, Honours, Badges and Decorations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/guidelines
ADF Member and Family Transition Guide mobile application privacy notice
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/privacy-policy/adf-transition-guide-privacy-notice
The Defence Families Update outlines some of the enhanced benefits now available to support Defence families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/news-resources/defence-families-update
Information on making payments to Defence and contacting Defence Accounts Receivable team.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/accounts-receivable
Defence Accounts payable information.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/accounts-payable
Lateral recruits are military personnel from other international defence forces who are now Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/lateral-recruits
Defence Estate Quality Management System transition
https://www.defence.gov.au/deqms
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.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/local-services-events/garrison-health-centres
Ceremonial request form for ceremonial events including Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/events/ceremonial-support/request
Information related to the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029 consultation draft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-veteran-mental-health-wellbeing-strategy-consultation-draft
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.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/australian-naval-nuclear-power-safety-bill-2023
Guidance for ceremonial support requests.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/events/ceremonial-support/guidance-ceremonial-support-requests
Ceremonial support, including requests for support to ceremonial and commemorative events.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/events/ceremonial-support
Ceremonial protocols and guidance
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/events/ceremonial-support/protocols-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.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/organisation-structure/joint-capabilities-group
Defence Bases & Locations sector with links to Navy Establishments, Army Bases, Air Force Bases, Defence Jobs Locations and Defence Base Induction information.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction
PFAS (per-fluroalkyl and poly-fluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Bandiana Military Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/bandiana-military-area
Twice yearly, Australia Post delivers care packages sent by the public to Defence personnel deployed overseas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/absence-from-home/care-packages-messages
Details of support services for suicide prevention and mental health for Australian Defence Force staff and key findings of the annual Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/support-services/suicide-prevention-mental-health
Indo-Pacific Endeavour began in 2017 as an annual activity, coordinated by the Australian Defence Force, to strengthen Australia’s engagement and partnerships with regional security forces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/operations/indo-pacific-operations/indo-pacific-endeavour
Panel templates for the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction 2025-2030 (DIP-MC).
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/dip-major-construction/panel-templates
Defence has established the Defence Infrastructure Panel (DIP) to provide streamlined access to high quality infrastructure related professional services.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/dip/panel-templates
The Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025–2030.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/defence-veteran-mental-health-wellbeing-strategy-2025-2030
Defence undertakes routine monitoring and targeted programs to identify, understand and address potential risks to human health and the environment from PFAS and other contamination across the Defence Estate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/site-investigations