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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.
Start a flexible service determination
You can ask to transfer to SERCAT 6 to help balance personal and work life.
Updated on 07 Feb 2023
Higher duties allowance
You may get this allowance for performing duties in a higher rank or position.
Updated on 01 Feb 2023
Salary and allowance initiatives
Find out about the changes to salary and allowances that come into effect in May 2023.
Updated on 01 Feb 2023
Reunion travel
Defence may pay for members to travel to reunite with their family.
Updated on 27 Jan 2023
Meal allowance
You may get this allowance if a Defence provided meal isn't available.
Updated on 27 Jan 2023
ADF Employment Offer Modernisation Program
Learn about the initiatives under ADF Employment Modernisation program.
Updated on 25 Jan 2023
Changes to separation allowance
Learn about the changes and how they might affect you.
Updated on 23 Jan 2023
Categorisation and location frameworks
Learn how the changes to categorisation and location frameworks will affect you.
Updated on 20 Jan 2023
Separation allowance
You may get the allowance if you're apart from your family for 60 days or more.
Updated on 19 Jan 2023
Types of Service residences
Service residences are homes for members and their families provided by Defence Housing Australia (DHA). Find out about the differ
Updated on 18 Jan 2023
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 12 Jan 2023
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 11 Jan 2023
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 11 Jan 2023
Remote location leave travel (RLLT)
Travel for you and your family so you can travel outside a remote location.
Updated on 11 Jan 2023
Paying for your Service residence
Find out what you pay for when you live in a Service residence.
Updated on 10 Jan 2023
Merge families
Learn about the benefits you get if your families merge.
Updated on 10 Jan 2023
Compassionate travel in Australia
Your travel may be paid for if you're visiting a sick or deceased family member.
Updated on 10 Jan 2023
ADF Family Health Program
Members can claim health services for their dependants when they're registered in the ADF Family Health Program.
Updated on 05 Jan 2023
Pay for reserve members
Reserve members are paid fortnightly based on the number of days worked and time served on those days.
Updated on 04 Jan 2023
Service residences
You may be able to live in a Service residence if you don't own a suitable home in your posting location.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Begin a relationship or marriage
Find out about the benefits you get if you begin a new relationship.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Housing assistance for a dependant with special needs
You may access this assistance if a recognised dependant has special needs.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Respite, personal care, therapy services and equipment hire
You can apply for financial support for services for your dependant with special needs.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Organise your own travel
How to book and pay for travel when you're travelling on Defence business.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Travel costs
Defence may pay some of your expenses if travelling for work.
Updated on 22 Dec 2022
Perform duty in a remote location
You may get additional benefits if you're posted to a remote location.
Updated on 21 Dec 2022
Death of a member
You may get compensation payments and housing assistance when a member dies.
Updated on 19 Dec 2022
Port Wakefield allowance
You may get this for the isolation, climate and costs at Port Wakefield.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
ADF district allowance
You may get this to compensate for hardship if you live in a remote location.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
How to get rent allowance
To get rent allowance you need to apply through Defence Housing Australia.
Updated on 16 Dec 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 16 Dec 2022
Change your categorisation
Apply to change your categorisation when your circumstances change.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
Register your dependant's special needs
Find out how to get a dependant recognised for special needs benefits.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
Moving assistance for a dependant with special needs
You can get extra moving assistance if you move homes and have a dependant with special needs.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
Funerals for ADF members
Certain members and former members can have their funerals paid for by Defence.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
Add, remove or update a dependant
Find out what to do when you need to add, remove or update a dependant.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
Death of a dependant
Defence may provide financial assistance when your recognised dependant dies.
Updated on 16 Dec 2022
How to get a Service residence
Find out how to get a Service residence through Defence Housing Australia (DHA).
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Salary
Find your salary on the salary rates table using your rank, pay grade and increment.
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Have a dependant move back home
Learn how your benefits may change if one of your dependants moves back home.
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Have a dependant move out of home
Learn how your benefits may change if a dependant moves out of home.
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Have a child turn 21
Learn how your benefits may change if you have a child turn 21.
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Have shared care of your child
Find out about the benefits you can get if you share the care of a child.
Updated on 15 Dec 2022
Have or adopt a child
Learn about the benefits you get if you have or adopt a child.
Updated on 14 Dec 2022
Deductions
Defence may take deductions from your pay. These can include housing contributions, tax and child support payments.
Updated on 14 Dec 2022
Have a relationship or marriage end
Find out how your benefits change if your relationship ends.
Updated on 13 Dec 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 13 Dec 2022
Travel for specialist treatment when your dependants live in a remote location
Help for dependants to attend specialist medical or dental appointments.
Updated on 13 Dec 2022
Trainee's dependant allowance
Trainees with dependants may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 13 Dec 2022
Housing options and assistance
Defence offers housing options and assistance for members. Find out what you can get.
Updated on 13 Dec 2022
Rent allowance
Rent allowance helps cover costs when renting in the private market.
Updated on 13 Dec 2022
Emergency support
Defence may provide benefits when your family experiences an emergency or crisis.
Updated on 13 Dec 2022
Before and after deployment leave travel
You can travel to visit nominated family before and after you are deployed.
Updated on 12 Dec 2022
Recreation leave travel
Defence may pay for you to travel within Australia to visit your family.
Updated on 12 Dec 2022
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