ADF Members & Families

Defence provides a range of services, assistance and resources to support ADF members and their families.

Defence Member and Family Helpline
1800 624 608
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Australian Defence Force Family Covenant

Defence is committed to working with ADF families to help them balance the demands of service life with the needs of the family.

  • Defence values the vital contribution of ADF families to enhance Defence capability.
  • Defence recognises the challenges and opportunities presented through military life.
  • Defence honours the inherent strength and capacity of ADF families, and their commitment and sacrifice in support of ADF members.
  • Defence is committed to the support of ADF families, providing timely access to the right support and information, at the right time.
  • Defence pledges to contribute to enhancing the wellbeing of our ADF families, and to listen effectively to their emerging needs.
  • We as ADF leaders are accountable in supporting the ADF family support network.