Change in your circumstances

As your personal and work life changes, so do your pay and conditions.

Find out how changes may affect your benefits. Check back regularly for updates to this information.

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Family categorisations

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Family and personal changes

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Register your dependant's special needs

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Housing options and assistance

Defence offers housing options and assistance for members. Find out what you can get.

Updated on 25 Jan 2021

Understanding Service categories

There are 6 Service categories (SERCATs) in the Total Workforce System that apply to ADF members.

Updated on 22 Jan 2021

Start a period of continuous full-time service

If you're a member of the Reserves, you can apply to start a period of continuous full-time service (CFTS).

Updated on 22 Jan 2021

Start a flexible service determination

Members of the Permanent Forces can apply for a flexible service determination to help balance personal and work life.

Updated on 22 Jan 2021

Transfer from the Permanent Forces to the Reserves

You can transfer to the Reserves during your career. You'll no longer get the same benefits a member in the Permanent Forces.

Updated on 22 Jan 2021

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Pay and conditions manual

Can’t find what you’re looking for? The Pay and conditions manual (PACMAN) is our source of truth, designed for administrators and decision-making purposes.