New Publications
Defence Family Matters July 2008
Military Compensation & Rehabilitation Booklet
Defence Families of Australia E Bulletin
Pre Conference 2008
To read the latest Defence Families of Australia E Bulletin which outlines the DFA Conference 2008 briefing paper, compiled with feedback from you, our Defence Families, please click here.
Defence Family Matters - Winter Edition 08
To read the DFM WINTER EDITION click here
Defence Family Matters is produced three times a year by the People Strategies and Policy Group. Their mission is to provide Defence Families with information about the real Defence environment.
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Information
Rehabilitation is designed to assist you if you are injured or become ill as a
result of your service. The type and extent of rehabilitation will depend on the
nature and severity of your injury or illness. Services are available for veterans
with or without an injury or illness.
Medical rehabilitation can be as simple as having physiotherapy on a sprained
ankle, or as complex as teaching you to walk again. Vocational rehabilitation is
the process of assisting you to return to the workforce. Psychosocial
rehabilitation may include such things as referral to community support
services, basic skills training, lifestyle programs, attendant care services or drug
and alcohol management programs.
To read the latest MCRA booklet click here
Defence Force Welfare Association - Winter 2008
To read the DFWA WINTER EDITION click here
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA), formerly known as the Regular Defence Force Welfare Association, is a federally-based ex-service organisation with branches in each state and territory.
The DFWA helps, advises, assists and promotes the welfare of serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force, their dependants and their widow(ers). The sole concern of the DFWA is the welfare of serving and former members of the ADF, and their families, and all of its resources are devoted to this objective.
The DFWA exists to review service conditions for both serving and retired personnel and has been doing so for nearly 50 years. Much of their effort is directed toward correcting mistakes which were probably unintentional but which have a substantial impact on all of us.
Defence Relocations & Housing Managers - July 2008
Read the most recent directory of DRHM here.
Defence Support Group (DSG) has a dedicated Defence Relocations and Housing Manager based in each DSG Regional Office. At the local level the Defence Relocations and Housing Manager is the primary Defence representative with Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and Toll Transitions. Defence Relocations and Housing Managers are employed to assist military members and their families.
The key services offered by the Defence Relocations and Housing Manager to members and the Defence community are:
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Providing relocation and housing advice to members and their families;
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Maintaining customer/provider relationships by participating in regular meetings and discussions with DHA and Toll Transitions managers to resolve issues, identify trends and improvement opportunities;
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Resolution of difficulties experienced regarding housing provision, maintenance, allocation itinerary management and removals; and
Providing advocacy on behalf of members and their families to resolve disputes with DHA or Toll Transitions from the provision of removal and housing services.
Your DRHM can assist with mediation in questions, concerns & disputes about your housing and relocation challenges and provide consice advice the Defence policy on such situations.
To read the most recent listing of Defence Relocation and Housing Managers for your region please click here.
Royal Australian Navy Central Canteen Fund - Winter 08
The RANCCF is a proud sponsor of DFA and continues to support the Defence community in many forms including excellent holiday facilities, Navy loans, online shopping and comprehensive ship canteens. Click here to read the latest news.
Defence Leadership - July 2008
A handy guide to ADF leaders as of July 2008, to view click here