ADF Member Health

ADF Joint Health Command is responsible for all healthcare services for the ADF member including preparation for and support to deployed members. ADF members do not require Medicare cards to access medical services.

Access to urgent health treatment outside ADF workplaces

In the event of an emergency relating to an ADF member, families should call 000.

If an ADF member requires urgent medical treatment, members and their families should call 1800 IM SICK (1800 467 425).

The IM SICK line provides advice to ADF members regarding the location of the nearest Defence health unit. If a Defence health unit is not available in the local area then the line will provide a referral number for the ADF member to attend a civilian health service.

Some civilian health service providers may require the ADF member to pay for the service at the time of consultation in which case the ADF member is to submit the account with the referral number to the Area Health Service for reimbursement. The member should check on the process required with the chain of Command.

If an ADF member is admitted to a civilian hospital they are to notify their posted unit, health unit or the IM SICK line.

Ancillary Health Services

ADF Health provides a full range of medical, health promotion and psychology services to ADF members through referral from their health unit.

See Mental Health and Drugs and Alcohol for more information on support services.

Private Insurance

Some ADF members wish to take out extra health and accident insurance to top up the medical benefits provided by the ADF.

Please visit the Insurance page in the My Money Section for more information.

Learn more about:
ADF members who are Injured and Wounded
ADF Rehabilitation