Defence Organisations

Military Skill Recognition

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members can have their military skills recognised through a national qualifications as part of their transition to the civilian workforce. ADF Transition and Civil Recognition provides transitioning members, and those who have transitioned within 24 months, the opportunity to have skills recognised through recognised through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and accredited where possible.

Defence Member and Family Support

Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) provide a range of services to support ADF members and their families throughout their transition to civilian life. ADF Transition provides coaching and mentoring to members and their families through their transition, facilitate connections to other services, including the Career Transition Assistance Scheme, and support them to meet their administrative requirements. ADF Members are able to access support to translate their skills, interests and career aspirations to promote themselves to employers through the appropriate tools and techniques. Support through ADF Transition is available for up to 12 months before and after transition.

Defence Families Australia

Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is an independent government advisory body for current Defence Families in Australia. They provide advice to the Minister and CDF. DFA also provide a recognised forum for Defence Families and we work to inform Defence Families about policies and issues that affect them. DFA are all partners of current serving ADF members, which gives them a unique insight into the needs of future policy affecting Defence families. DFA advocate at both a regional and national level. DFA have National Delegates located across Australia near most major bases who know their communities and who can advocate for you locally.

ADF Reserves and Employer Support

ADF Reserves and Employer Support provides a link between the Australian Defence Force (ADF), employers and the community.

ADF Reserves and Employer Support enhances the availability of the Reserve component of the ADF by facilitating working relationships between Reservists and their employers