Defence Recognition

Defence Recognition of Partners

Official recognition of a partner by the Australian Defence Force is necessary to access certain benefits including relocation, housing and support services.

Learn more about:
Applying for Defence Recognition
Basic Partner Entitlements
National Defence Families Access Card
Defence Support

Next of Kin

All ADF members are required to list a Next of Kin in the Defence Human Resources Database, PMKeys.

If there is no recognised partner, Next of Kin may be an unrecognised partner, parent or friend.

Next of Kin are entitled to Defence support in the event of an emergency.

 

It is extremely important to ensure that Next of Kin information on the PMKeys Database is up to date, including current addresses and phone numbers.

Remember to call the National Welfare Coordination Centre on 1800 801 026 to update your details if you go on holiday during the ADF members' deployment period.