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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.
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 Dec 2024
Once you're getting rent allowance
You have rights and responsibilities when you get rent allowance for a home in the private rental market. Find out what they are.
Updated on 20 Dec 2024
Once you're living in your Service residence
You have rights and responsibilities when living in a Service residence. Find out what they are.
Updated on 20 Dec 2024
Have a child turn 21
Learn how your benefits may change if you have a child turn 21.
Updated on 20 Dec 2024
Early childhood education when you’re overseas
Assistance for early childhood education assistance when you’re posted overseas
Updated on 19 Dec 2024
Cost of posting allowance
An allowance to help make up for the impacts of an overseas posting.
Updated on 18 Dec 2024
Child supplement allowance
Help with the costs of having a child living with you overseas.
Updated on 18 Dec 2024
Understanding family categorisations
Learn about family categorisations and who makes up your recognised family.
Updated on 13 Dec 2024
Antarctica common duties allowance
You may get this allowance if you do additional duties in Antarctica.
Updated on 11 Dec 2024
Antarctica allowance
You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.
Updated on 11 Dec 2024
Scherger allowance
You may get this allowance to compensate you for the hardships at RAAF Scherger.
Updated on 11 Dec 2024
Port Wakefield allowance
You may get this for the isolation, climate and costs at Port Wakefield.
Updated on 11 Dec 2024
Deployment allowance
Deployment allowance compensates you for the hardships of overseas deployment.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Peacetime deployment overseas
Defence may pay travel costs for members on a peacetime deployment overseas.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Overseas living allowances
Overseas living allowances help you with the costs of living overseas.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Short-term duty overseas
Defence may pay travel costs for members who perform short-term duty overseas.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Meal allowance for additional duty overseas
You may get an allowance if you perform additional duty overseas and you don’t get a meal break.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Travel costs
Defence may pay some of your expenses if travelling for work.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Meal allowance
You may get this allowance if a Defence provided meal isn't available.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Child education assistance
You can get education assistance if posting to a new location is disruptive to your child's education.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Assistance for a tertiary student living away from you
You can get assistance if you're paying accommodation costs for a child who is a tertiary student.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Assistance for a secondary student living away from you or your family
When you're posted to a new location in Australia, you may get assistance if your child attends school in a different location.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Assistance for a primary or secondary student moving schools
When you're posted to a new location, you can claim tutoring costs to help your child adjust to their new school.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Education assistance for children who have special needs
Defence offers education assistance to children who have special needs.
Updated on 10 Dec 2024
Manage your move
Members and their families can get help to manage the moving process. Learn more.
Updated on 28 Nov 2024
Salary
Find your salary on the salary rates table using your rank, pay grade and increment.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
Salary and allowance initiatives
Find out about the changes to salary and allowances that came into effect in May 2023.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
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 11 Nov 2024
Pay for reserve members
Reserve members are paid fortnightly based on the number of days worked and time served on those days.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
How your pay is worked out
Learn how your pay is worked out based on the way you serve.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
Buying or selling a home
Defence offers financial assistance to help members buy and sell a home.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
Military Factor framework
Learn about the changes happening in phase two of Military Factor.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA)
The WRA is the approved government framework for your salary and allowances.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
ADF Employment Offer Modernisation Program
Learn about the initiatives under ADF Employment Modernisation program.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
ADF Careers Referral Scheme
You may get $1,000 if you refer someone to the ADF and they complete 12 months of service.
Updated on 11 Nov 2024
How to get rent allowance
To get rent allowance you need to apply through Defence Housing Australia.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Allowances based on your work
You may get these based on the work you're doing or qualifications you hold.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Military Factor - Air and Other
Military Factor compensates members for hardships of flying, explosives and training.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Military Factor - Land
Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of land-based service.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Military Factor - Maritime
Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of service at sea.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Trainee's dependant allowance
Trainees with resident family may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Life insurance assistance
A payment for all members who pay higher life insurance premiums.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Separation allowance
You may get the allowance if you're apart from your family.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Reunion travel when you're overseas and you have dependants
You can use reunion travel to see your dependants while you're posted overseas.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
Reunion travel when you’re overseas and you don’t have dependants
If you have no dependants, you can use reunion travel to visit friends and family in Australia.
Updated on 07 Nov 2024
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