Find out more about alcohol usage and its dangers.

To improve our knowledge in the development, survival and spread of drug resistance in malaria parasites and to monitor the extent of drug resistance and efficacy of standard and new antimalaral drugs in areas of interest to ADF. The department explores and evaluates novel malaria detection/diagnosis methods including molecular and various rapid diagnostic kits. The department is engaged in studies investigating P. vivax genetics that determine or correlate with relapses of infections.

To support new drug discovery programs and optimise drug regimens for the treatment and protection of Australian Defence Force personnel against malaria infections. In support of this mission the department assesses the antimalarial activity of promising candidate drugs using parasitological tools and animal models. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacological studies of antimalarial drugs are carried out to optimise dose regimes for treatment and prophylaxis against malaria infections.

To inform the ADF of threats posed by arthropod borne viruses to personnel in Australia and while deployed. To support the development of vaccines and diagnostic technologies that will reduce the threat of arthropod borne viral diseases to the ADF.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) had its first encounter with malaria at Gallipoli in 1915 although only with a few cases. By the end of WW1 the ADF had experienced the true impact of malaria with half of the Desert Mounted Corps in Palestine incapacitated by malaria with over 100 ADF deaths attributed to it

The Army Malaria Institute page provides information on The Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute, which is a world-recognised centre for malaria research and training. The institute is actively involved in promoting regional engagement with military organisations to control vector-borne diseases more effectively.

Defence offers a range of support to ADF Members and families experiencing challenges and difficulties.

Suicide prevention - information, support and resources for current and ex-serving members and their families.

The Continuous Improvement Framework Project (CIF Project) assists Defence by improving mental health support for serving and ex-serving ADF members.

Find out more about wellbeing programs in Defence.

The Defence values are a unified set of values across all Groups and Services. These values are underpinned by behaviour statements.

Defence Culture Strategy: Defence Culture Blueprint Program 2023

These photo puzzles and challenges are a taste of the activities the geospatial intelligence entails. Take the quiz and find out more about it.

Defence Work Health and Safety Strategy provides support to the Defence mission by enabling a capable, resilient and sustainable workforce.

How Defence handles aircraft noise complaints

Industry Day events and resources related to the infrastructure developments in Northern Australia under the United States Force Posture Initiatives.

CASG Doing Business Master Guarantee Program

The Deployment Health Surveillance Program was a series of studies commissioned and funded by Defence that aimed to research the health and wellbeing of Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans who deployed on active service overseas.

The Rapid Exposure Supporting Trauma Recovery (RESTORE) trial investigated one of the most effective treatments for PTSD – prolonged exposure.

The Longitudinal ADF Study Evaluating Resilience (LASER-Resilience) followed up thousands of ADF members over five different time points in their early career.

The WATCH research project identifies the early symptoms displayed by ADF members when they experience changes in their mental health, and help support to manage and take charge of mental health.

The treatment preferences study aims to investigate treatment preferences for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among current serving personnel.

The Defence Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy demonstrates how the Defence is helping Australian industry to meet its workforce skills requirements over the coming decade.

Work Health & Safety information. The responsibility for work health and safety, both physical and mental, belongs to everyone. We will strive to make measurable improvement in our work health and safety performance through the implementation of the Defence Work Health and Safety Strategy.

Information about current and previous research projects undertaken through Defence.

Indigenous Youth Programs

CASG Government Furnished Facilities Licence

The Australian states and territories have instituted a range of awards to recognise service and achievement of members of state and territory organisations.

Information about the Liverpool area for ADF members and families.

Spiritual Support - Information on Chaplaincy services within Defence and referrals to assist with accessing health and well-being services.