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Trainee's dependant allowance

Trainees with resident family may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Change your family's categorisation

Apply to change your family's categorisation when your circumstances change.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Add, remove or update resident family

Find out how to add, remove or update resident family.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Applying for and cancelling leave

Find out about applying for and cancellation of leave.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Life insurance assistance

A payment for all members who pay higher life insurance premiums.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Higher duties allowance

You may get this allowance for performing duties in a higher rank or position.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Respite, personal care, therapy services and equipment hire

You can apply for financial support for services for your resident family member who has special needs.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Add, remove or update recognised other persons

How to add, remove or update details for a recognised other person.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Add, remove or update non-resident family

How to add, remove or update details for a non-resident family member.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Maternity leave

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

Absences

Absences allow you to be away from your usual place of duty.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Parental leave

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

Antarctica parity allowance

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

Antarctic allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Antarctic common duties allowance

You may get this allowance if you do additional duties in Antarctica.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

ADF district allowance

You may get this to compensate for hardship if you live in a remote location.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Recreation leave

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

Infectious diseases payment for members of the Reserves

Reserve members may get this payment if exposed to an infectious disease.
Updated on 24 Jun 2026

Long service leave

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

Healthcare for your family overseas from 1 July 2026

Defence may cover some of the healthcare costs for your eligible dependants.
Updated on 23 Jun 2026

Annual housing contribution adjustments

Housing contributions are reviewed each year and any changes are made in July.
Updated on 19 Jun 2026

Travel for medical treatment for an eligible dependant from 1 July 2026

If your dependant needs to travel to access medical treatment, Defence may pay some of the travel costs.
Updated on 18 Jun 2026

Childbirth in an overseas posting location from 1 July 2026

Defence may pay some of the costs for you or your dependant to give birth while you’re on a long-term posting overseas.
Updated on 18 Jun 2026

Rent allowance contribution and rent ceiling changes 2026

Learn about the changes to your rent allowance contributions and rent ceilings.
Updated on 17 Jun 2026

Living-in accommodation contribution changes 2026

Learn about the changes to your living-in accommodation contributions.
Updated on 17 Jun 2026

Service residence contribution changes 2026

Learn about changes to your Service residence contributions.
Updated on 17 Jun 2026

Fitness and recreation club memberships overseas

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

MSBS Maximum Benefit Limits

Find out about the maximum amounts you can have in your MSBS member benefit
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Premature birth leave

Members may be eligible for this paid leave if they or their partner gives birth prematurely.
Updated on 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 2026

Apply to get your relationship recognised

Find out how to get your new relationship, marriage or partnership recognised by Defence.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Remote location leave travel (RLLT) Scheme B

For a member who’s posted to a Grade B, C, D or E location for at least one year.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Remote location leave travel (RLLT) Scheme A

Take a break from your remote location if you'll be there for at least one year.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Reunion travel

Defence may pay for members to travel to reunite with their family.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Recreation leave travel

Defence may pay for you to travel within Australia to visit your family.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Reunion travel for students

You can get reunion travel assistance for your child to visit you at your housing benefit location.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Compassionate travel in Australia

Your travel may be paid for if you're visiting a sick or deceased family member.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Before and after deployment leave travel

You can travel to visit nominated family before and after you are deployed.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Health support allowance for members of the Reserves

Help for members of the Reserves to keep their health at required standards.
Updated on 12 Jun 2026

Paying for your living-in accommodation

When you stay in living-in accommodation (LIA), you may need to pay an ongoing contribution.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

How to get rent allowance

To get rent allowance you need to apply through Defence Housing Australia.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Peacetime deployment overseas

Defence may pay travel costs for members on a peacetime deployment overseas.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Short-term duty overseas

Defence may pay travel costs for members who perform short-term duty overseas.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Allowances based on your work

You may get these based on the work you're doing or qualifications you hold.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

List of allowances

Allowances that are available based on your work or personal situation.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Selling or buying a home using the Home Purchase or Sale Expenses Allowance (HPSEA)

The Home Purchase or Sale Expenses Allowance (HPSEA) is a reimbursement for some costs related to selling and buying a home.
Updated on 04 Jun 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 04 Jun 2026

Buying or selling a home

Defence offers financial assistance to help members buy and sell a home.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Types of housing

Defence provides housing benefits for members and their families. Find out what types of housing options there are.
Updated on 02 Jun 2026

Living-in accommodation (LIA)

Living-in accommodation (LIA) is barrack-style accommodation usually provided on-base.
Updated on 01 Jun 2026

Removal assistance and allowances

Defence offers allowances and other benefits to members and their families when they move. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 01 Jun 2026

Flexible housing trial

You can apply to live further away from where you work under the flexible housing trial.
Updated on 01 Jun 2026

Temporary accommodation allowance

You can get an allowance to cover costs if you need temporary accommodation when you're moving homes.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Housing assistance and allowances

Defence offers housing assistance and allowances for members and their families. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Apply for leave when you're moving

You can apply for leave from work to manage your move.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Travel costs when moving

You can get help to organise travel to your new location.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Manage your removal process

Members and their families can get help to manage the moving process. Learn more.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Removal options and eligibility

Defence can help members move homes by managing their removal and offering financial assistance. Learn more.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Paying for your Service residence

Find out what you pay for when you live in a Service residence.
Updated on 29 May 2026

How to get living-in accommodation

If you're required to or choose to stay on-base, you can get living-in accommodation (LIA).
Updated on 29 May 2026

Living-in accommodation facilities

There are different levels of living-in accommodation (LIA). What you get is based on your rank and reason for living-in.
Updated on 29 May 2026

Early childhood education when you’re overseas

Assistance for early childhood education assistance when you’re posted overseas
Updated on 27 May 2026

Help us make our website better

We want to make our site easier for you to use and need your help.
Updated on 18 May 2026

Benefits when you have unaccompanied resident family

You may get some of these benefits while you have unaccompanied resident family.
Updated on 15 May 2026

Benefits when you have accompanied resident family

You and your family who live with you may have access to benefits and services.
Updated on 15 May 2026

Emergency support

Defence may provide benefits when your family experiences an emergency or crisis.
Updated on 11 May 2026

Moving your household items

Toll Transitions can help you move most of your household items to your new location.
Updated on 11 May 2026

Have or adopt a child

Learn about the benefits you get if you have or adopt a child.
Updated on 11 May 2026

Death of a member

You may get compensation payments and housing assistance when a member dies.
Updated on 07 May 2026

Understanding family categorisations

Learn about family categorisations and who makes up your recognised family.
Updated on 07 May 2026

Travel during your long-term posting overseas

Learn about what travel benefits you can get during your long-term posting overseas.
Updated on 07 May 2026

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 07 May 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 28 Apr 2026


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