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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.
Assistance for a secondary student living away from you
When you're posted to a new location in Australia, you can get assistance if your child attends school in a personal location.
Updated on 04 Aug 2022
ADF Family Health Program
Members can claim health services for their dependants when they're registered in the ADF Family Health Program.
Updated on 04 Aug 2022
Claim costs for relocating your pet
You can claim reasonable costs to relocate your pet to your new posting location.
Updated on 28 Jul 2022
Life insurance assistance
A payment for all members who pay higher life insurance premiums.
Updated on 27 Jul 2022
Allowances based on your work
You may get these based on the work you're doing or qualifications you hold.
Updated on 22 Jul 2022
ADFA learning materials reimbursement
Defence provides ADFA trainees with a reimbursement to cover the costs of certain compulsory study materials.
Updated on 22 Jul 2022
Officer Aviation remuneration structure allowance
You may get this as part of a remuneration package for aviation specialists.
Updated on 21 Jul 2022
Housing options and assistance
Defence offers housing options and assistance for members. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 21 Jul 2022
List of allowances
Allowances that are available based on your work or personal situation.
Updated on 21 Jul 2022
Airfield Defence Guards annual proficiency bonus
You may get this for doing extra training in the Ground Defence Reserve Group.
Updated on 21 Jul 2022
Medical residency additional salary
Resident medical officers at civilian hospitals may get additional salary.
Updated on 21 Jul 2022
Benefits while you're an MWD(U)
You and your family may get some of these benefits while you're an MWD(U).
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Living apart as an MWD(U) in Australia
You may be an MWD(U) if you're living apart from your recognised dependants.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
ADF Total Workforce System
The ADF Total Workforce System provides Defence with a flexible workforce.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Understanding Service categories
There are 6 Service categories (SERCATs) in the Total Workforce System that apply to ADF members.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Compassionate leave
You can take compassionate leave if your close relative is seriously ill, or dies.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Storing your household items
Depending on your circumstances you can store some or all of your household items.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Moving your household items
Toll Transitions can help you move most of your household items to your new location.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Separation allowance
You may get the allowance if you're apart from your family for 60 days or more.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Posting to a new location in Australia
When you're posted to a new location in Australia, Defence offers you benefits and assistance to help you move.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Leave the ADF
Members can leave the ADF and transition to a civilian career.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Reunion travel for students
You can get reunion travel assistance for your child to visit you at your posting location.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
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 20 Jul 2022
Add, remove or update a dependant
Find out what to do when you need to add, remove or update a dependant.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Who Defence recognises as dependants
Dependants are usually immediate family members who live with you. Find out who can be a recognised dependant.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Moving assistance for you and your family
Defence offers allowances and other benefits to members and their families when they move. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Manage your move
Members and their families can get help to manage the moving process. Learn more.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Service residences
Service residences are homes for members and their families provided by Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Rent allowance
Rent allowance helps cover costs when renting in the private market. Learn more.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Apply to get your relationship recognised
Find out how to get your new relationship, marriage or partnership recognised by Defence.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
ADF Pay and Conditions
The home page of the ADF Pay & Conditions website.
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Travel
Updated on 20 Jul 2022
Submarine capability assurance payment
You may get this to encourage you to join or stay in the submarine workforce.
Updated on 15 Jul 2022
Navy retention incentive payment
You may get this allowance for reaching certain career milestones in the Navy.
Updated on 15 Jul 2022
Public holidays
Public holidays and stand down periods for ADF members.
Updated on 07 Jul 2022
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 Jul 2022
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 07 Jul 2022
Trainee's dependant allowance
Trainees with dependants may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 07 Jul 2022
Maritime sustainability allowance
This allowance encourages your return to sea if you have previous sea service.
Updated on 23 Jun 2022
Maritime disability allowance
You may get this allowance to compensate you for the hardships of sea service.
Updated on 23 Jun 2022
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 17 Jun 2022
Army dental officer professional development scheme
Get reimbursed for professional development if you're an Army dental officer.
Updated on 17 Jun 2022
Maternity and parental leave
You can get maternity and parental leave if you're having or adopting a child.
Updated on 10 Jun 2022
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