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Advocating for Defence families on Domestic and Family Violence prevention
In May, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) observed Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention month.…
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National Families Week Reflections: Lending a Hand to Thrive
By Charlotte Webb, Defence Family Advocate of Australia National Families Week (12-15 May 2025) is…
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Improved ICT security and systems for Defence family advocacy body
The current serving Defence community will benefit from enhanced security of data and information as…
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Changes to the DFA Advocacy Map
Since DFA started publishing a version of our Advocacy Map in 2022, we have continued…
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Lead advocate for current serving ADF families appointed
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is proud to welcome Charlotte Webb as the newly-appointed Defence…
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Letter to the Premiers and Chief Ministers: ADF Family Employment
Letter: Re: Working together with State and Territory Governments to support ADF Family Employment 28…
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Special Message – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Since it was established almost three years ago, DFA has worked with the Royal Commission…
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Defence Families of Australia in 90 Seconds
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) has been advocating for the families of current serving Australian…
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Submission on the Draft Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024
Document: DFA Submission on the Draft Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill…
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Current serving ADF families invited to advise on actions
Partners, parents, and loved ones of current serving ADF members are invited to propose practical,…
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Submission on the Proposed New Entity to Promote the Wellbeing of Defence Members and Veterans
Post and document updated on 12 January 2024 with a correction. Document: DFA submission on…
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Letter to the Ministers: Request to Defence and government to strengthen current ADF children’s education support programs
Documents: Letter to Minister Keogh re: strengthening ADF education programs for Defence ChildrenLetter to Minister…
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Notification of DFA entering caretaker arrangements
Letter: Notification of DFA entering caretaker arrangements Dear stakeholders We write to inform you that…
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Defence need to take a people-centric approach
As the Department of Defence undergo significant reform and restructure, there are understandably aspects of…
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Interruptions to local Defence community engagement opportunities
As an independent, government-appointed advisory body, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is provided administrative support…
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Submission on the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal Inquiry
Document: DFA submission on the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal Inquiry To the Minister for…
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Submission on the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) write in response to the request for submissions for an…
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Focus on Defence family advocacy this National Families Week
The national advisory body for families of current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members has…
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What the Federal Budget Will Mean for Defence Families
Thousands of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their loved ones are looking to the…
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Report highlights opportunities for Defence family career comeback programs
The official advisory body for families of current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members is…
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Support Available for Anyone Impacted by Ongoing OSI Investigation
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has put out the following statement for those who may…
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Defence housing rights and responsibilities
It is essential to know your rights and responsibilities to make setting up your home…
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Defence families advisory body launches three-year Strategic Plan
Defence Families of Australia (DFA), the national advisory body for families of current serving ADF…
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The Dual Deficit for Defence Family Engagement
This thought paper has been developed by the Defence Families of Australia (DFA) team as…
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Recognising the strength and sacrifice of families this Remembrance Day
Families attending commemoration events this Remembrance Day are encouraged to lay a small teddy bear…
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Toddlers, tweens and teens: How to help your kids navigate Defence life
Note: Post updated 12 December 2023 Thank you to Defence Member and Family Support for…
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Pilot program launched to support Defence families in staging a career comeback
**UPDATE**After families have asked for more time to apply, the application deadline has been extended…
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Raising our voices to honour Defence families at Government House
As a prelude to the launch of the RememBEARance campaign for Remembrance Day 2022, Defence…
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2022 ADF Families Survey
UPDATE | The 2022 ADF Family Survey will now close on 24 July 2022. Families…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Support for Afghan Refugees
DFA Update – Connecting the Defence Community to avenues for supporting Afghan refugees – 30…
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Submission on the Commemoration of Australian Involvement in the Afghanistan War
This is the submission DFA provided for the recent submission on commemorations. Re: Submission on…
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New National Convenor for DFA
We are pleased to announce that the new National Convenor of Defence Families of Australia…
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Submission to Royal Commission
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is the national advocacy body for ADF families. The DFA…
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