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2022 ADF Families Survey
UPDATE | The 2022 ADF Family Survey will now close on 24 July 2022. Families play a critical role in the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, and often make sacrifices to support Defence service. The ADF Families Survey is the primary Australian survey capturing information about experiences of service life directly from families […]
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Practical posting season moving tips
As if things weren’t already hectic enough, the start of the new year also marks peak posting season. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably tired just thinking about it. Whether it’s your first move as a Defence family, or your 15th, there’s always something to do which can help make your up- or downlift […]
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Media release: RememBEARance campaign to honour families this Anzac Day
This Anzac Day, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is working with Legacy Australia and marketing partner RSL Australia to recognise and honour the strength, sacrifice and service of Defence families. As part of the RememBEARance campaign, those attending Anzac Day commemoration events are encouraged to lay a small teddy bear beside their wreath to acknowledge veterans, current serving members […]
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Media release: Reform to elevate Defence family advocacy efforts
The national advisory body for families of current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members is undergoing a process of transformation to elevate its advocacy work and improve governance. Defence Families of Australia (DFA) began its organisational transformation process in 2021 with a comprehensive review, highlighting the growing focus on families as pivotal to Defence capability. […]
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Submission on the Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032
Document: DFA Submission on National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children – January 2022 To the Minister for Women’s Safety, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, As the national advocacy body for families of current serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Defence Families of Australia (DFA) present the below feedback for your inclusion […]
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Advocacy Map
View DFA Advocacy Map (Nov. 2021 version) This Advocacy Map is a snapshot in time of the advocacy work currently being undertaken by Defence Families of Australia (DFA). This is the first public version of this document, and will be a dynamic tool released quarterly through the DFA newsletter, The Advocate. This is a working document, with the […]
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Submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Perspective change needed: DFA As the official national advocacy body for the families of current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) are calling for all aspects of the Defence support sector to be considered in the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This includes the Commonwealth Departments of Defence […]
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Letters to WA and VIC Premiers Requesting Travel Permits for ADF Families
Document – DFA Letter to Hon Mark McGowan, WA Premier – Travel Permits for ADF Families – September 2021 Document – DFA Letter to Hon Daniel Andrews, VIC Premier – Travel Permits for ADF Families – September 2021 Letters to WA and VIC Premiers Requesting Travel Permits for ADF Families Current border restrictions in some States […]
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Submission on the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children
Document – DFA Submission on National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children – September 2021 Submission on the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children To the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, As the national advocacy body for families of current serving members of the Australian […]
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Finding support for employment during the pandemic
We know there are many ADF partners and family members that have lost jobs during the current lockdowns and border closures. Last year and earlier this year, we published several blogs that are still relevant in the current climate. Check them out to see what support is available. Information on making the Partner Employment Assistance Program […]