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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.

Fitness and recreation club memberships overseas

You may be eligible for this benefit in locations where fitness facilities are limited.
Updated on 12 Mar 2026

Transition from Permanent Forces or from the Reserves

You may apply to transition or leave the ADF during your career.
Updated on 12 Mar 2026

Death of a member

You may get compensation payments and housing assistance when a member dies.
Updated on 12 Mar 2026

Sydney Share-arrangement Rental Trial

Find out how you can get a higher rent allowance by sharing accommodation in Sydney
Updated on 04 Mar 2026

Early childhood education when you’re overseas

Assistance for early childhood education assistance when you’re posted overseas
Updated on 02 Mar 2026

Help us make our website better

We want to make our site easier for you to use and need your help.
Updated on 27 Feb 2026

Recreation leave

Recreation leave allows you time off work to rest and balance work and personal life.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Premature birth leave

Members may be eligible for this paid leave if they or their partner gives birth prematurely.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Parental leave

Parental leave gives you time off to care for a child who permanently joins your family.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Maternity leave

If you’re pregnant you can get maternity leave.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Long service leave

You can apply for long service leave after 10 years of accrued service.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Medical residency additional salary

Resident medical officers at civilian hospitals may get additional salary.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Meal allowance

You may get this allowance if a Defence provided meal isn't available.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Legal officer sessional fee

You may get compensation for performing legal duty on behalf of the ADF.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

In-service medical officers refresher training allowance

You may get this allowance if you're an in-service medical officer doing refresher training at a civilian hospital.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Army dental officer professional development scheme

Get reimbursed for professional development if you're an Army dental officer.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Antarctica parity allowance

You may get this so you're not disadvantaged for taking an APS Antarctica role.
Updated on 24 Feb 2026

Have a resident family member or recognised other person move out

Learn how your benefits may change if a resident family member or recognised other person moves out.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Travel for specialist treatment when your resident family live in a remote location

Help for accompanied resident family to attend specialist medical or dental appointments.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

ADF Family Health Program

Members can claim health services for their family when they're registered in the ADF Family Health Program.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Trainee's dependant allowance

Trainees with resident family may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Compassionate travel in Australia

Your travel may be paid for if you're visiting a sick or deceased family member.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Understanding family categorisations

Learn about family categorisations and who makes up your recognised family.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Reunion travel

Defence may pay for members to travel to reunite with their family.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Recreation leave travel

Defence may pay for you to travel within Australia to visit your family.
Updated on 23 Feb 2026

Organise your own travel

How to book and pay for travel when you're travelling on Defence business.
Updated on 13 Feb 2026

Housing options and assistance

Defence offers housing options and assistance for members. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Perform duty in a remote location

You may get additional benefits if you're posted to a remote location.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Short-term duty overseas

Defence may pay travel costs for members who perform short-term duty overseas.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Compassionate travel when you're overseas

You or your relative may get compassionate travel when you’re posted overseas.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Critical capability retention bonuses

Learn about the eligibility criteria for a Category A and Category B bonus.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

What makes up your pay

Your pay in the ADF can be made up of salary, allowances and bonuses. Find out and understand what makes up your fortnightly pay.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Continuation bonus

Defence is introducing a new version of the continuation bonus.
Updated on 12 Feb 2026

Buying a home using the Home Purchase Assistance Scheme (HPAS)

The Home Purchase Assistance Scheme (HPAS) is a one-off payment to help you buy your first home as a member.
Updated on 05 Feb 2026

List of allowances

Allowances that are available based on your work or personal situation.
Updated on 30 Jan 2026

Moving options and assistance

Defence can help members move homes by managing their move and offering financial assistance. Learn more.
Updated on 28 Jan 2026

Moving your towable items

Defence can pay for Toll to freight up to 2 items to your new location.
Updated on 22 Jan 2026

Choice superannuation funds

Learn more if you're new to the ADF, have a choice super fund, or are looking to change super funds.
Updated on 22 Jan 2026

Salary

Find your salary on the salary rates table using your rank, pay grade and increment.
Updated on 14 Jan 2026

Military Factor - Air and Other

Military Factor compensates members for hardships of flying, explosives and training.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Military Factor - Land

Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of land-based service.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Military Factor - Maritime

Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of service at sea.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Submarine capability assurance payment

You may get this to encourage you to join or stay in the submarine workforce.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Officer Aviation remuneration structure allowance

You may get this as part of a remuneration package for aviation specialists.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Life insurance assistance

A payment for all members who pay higher life insurance premiums.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Language allowance

You may get this to help you maintain language skills required by Defence.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Infectious diseases payment for members of the Reserves

Reserve members may get this payment if exposed to an infectious disease.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Higher duties allowance

You may get this allowance for performing duties in a higher rank or position.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Health support allowance for members of the Reserves

Help for members of the Reserves to keep their health at required standards.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Former medical and dental officer refresher training

Former medical and dental officers may get a payment for refresher training.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

First Nations Language Allowance

ADF members may be eligible for the First Nations Language Allowance if they use their language skills for an operational need.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Airfield Defence Guards annual proficiency bonus

You may get this for doing extra training in the Ground Defence Reserve Group.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

ADFA learning materials reimbursement

Defence provides ADFA trainees with a reimbursement to cover the costs of certain compulsory study materials.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Separation allowance

You may get the allowance if you're apart from your family.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Utilities assistance

You may get this to help with the costs of paying for additional utilities.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Performing duty away from your family

Extra allowances may be available if you have to be apart from your family.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Military factor allowances

Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of service in specific environments.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Allowances based on your work

You may get these based on the work you're doing or qualifications you hold.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Antarctic common duties allowance

You may get this allowance if you do additional duties in Antarctica.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Antarctic allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Scherger allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for the hardships at RAAF Scherger.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Port Wakefield allowance

You may get this for the isolation, climate and costs at Port Wakefield.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

ADF district allowance

You may get this to compensate for hardship if you live in a remote location.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026

Allowances based on your location

You may get these based on where you are located.
Updated on 13 Jan 2026


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