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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

Fitness and recreation club memberships overseas

You may be eligible for this benefit in locations where fitness facilities are limited.
Updated on 04 Jun 2026

Recreation leave

Recreation leave allows you time off work to rest and balance work and personal life.
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

Housing contribution annual reviews

Housing contributions are reviewed each year and any changes are made in July.
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

Reunion travel

Defence may pay for members to travel to reunite with their family.
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

Add, remove or update recognised other persons

How to add, remove or update details for a recognised other person.
Updated on 07 May 2026

Antarctic allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.
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

Absences

Absences allow you to be away from your usual place of duty.
Updated on 05 May 2026

Higher duties allowance

You may get this allowance for performing duties in a higher rank or position.
Updated on 30 Apr 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

Personal leave

You can take personal leave for compassionate reasons or to attend to urgent personal matters.
Updated on 17 Apr 2026

Types of leave

Defence offers many types of leave depending on your circumstances and length of service.
Updated on 17 Apr 2026

Submarine capability assurance payment

You may get this to encourage you to join or stay in the submarine workforce.
Updated on 17 Apr 2026

Apply to get your relationship recognised

Find out how to get your new relationship, marriage or partnership recognised by Defence.
Updated on 15 Apr 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 09 Apr 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 09 Apr 2026

Remote location leave travel (RLLT)

Travel for you and your family so you can travel outside a remote location.
Updated on 09 Apr 2026


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