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.

The Foundation Geospatial Trainee Program is a civilian competency-based training program in which participants undergo workplace-based training while completing a Certificate lV in Spatial Information Services.

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

Information about the Sydney area for ADF members and families.

Recordings of past webinars to support members and families to stay connected.

Intelligence analysis jobs identify relationships, expose indicators and filter factual evidence to develop meaningful and usable intelligence assessments.

A Message from Defence LGBTQIA+ Champions

The All-hours Support Line (ASL) is a confidential telephone service for ADF members and their families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline is designed as a triage line, which simply means that it is there to help you access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. Services that you can access include psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.

The Defence White Paper sets out a comprehensive, responsible long term plan for Australia’s defence.

The Defence Industry Development Strategy establishes the framework and principles for Australia’s defence industry policy.

Opal Mining and Precious Stones Prospecting

The Government has initiated an independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability.

Meet our leaders who ensure excellence throughout Defence.

The Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 requires that a review of the legislation be undertaken 2 years after the commencement of offence provisions and afterwards at intervals of no longer than 5 years.

Details related to the position holder of Deputy Secretary Governance.

The Governance Group plays a key role in ensuring the Defence organisation is effectively supporting our Ministers, the Government, the Parliament, and the public.

The Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) is part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI) and includes an expanded program of engagement between the Royal Australian Air Force and US air elements.

Defence provides support to ADF commanders and supervising officers.

When preparing to post overseas Defence families participate in an assessment that evaluates their level of readiness and identifies support requirements.