Strategic Plan
2026-2030
FOR DEFENCE FAMILIES, WITH DEFENCE FAMILIES
DFA is stepping into this next chapter with clear purpose and determination. Our goal is to ensure families are prepared, supported and empowered to thrive through every stage of Defence life.
Through intentional, outcomes-driven advocacy, DFA is influencing and strengthening the systems that shape Defence family life – from how policies are designed, how services are delivered, and how families are considered by decision makers.
Provide Advice
Provide advice to the Minister of Defence Personnel, the Chief of the Defence Force, and the relevant arms of the Australian Defence Organisation and stakeholders, on matters affecting ADF members and their families, in order to inform policy development and decision making.
Collaborate
Provide timely information sharing and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders – including local and state government, to progress positive family outcomes, and to enhance the overall wellbeing of ADF families.
Forum
To provide a forum through which ADF members and their families can raise issues affecting them; to assist families in contacting appropriate persons or bodies on an issue; and to advocate on behalf of ADF families in order to advance outcomes for better collective impact.
Inform
To assist families of ADF members who seek it help to obtain information on the benefits and assistance available to them from Defence, their rights and responsibilities, and the Defence policies that affect them.
WHAT WE’RE FOCUSSED ON
FAMILY READINESS
Empowering families to be confident, feel supported and be ready for the unique demands of Defence life.
CONTEMPORARY FAMILIES
Recognising and supporting the diversity of modern Defence families.
FAMILY WELLBEING
Fostering a connected and empowered Defence community that supports the unique physical, mental and social wellbeing needs of families.