You don’t have to shoulder life’s burdens on your own. If you, or someone you know is struggling, reach out to us any time on ☎️ 1800 011 046

The Defence Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) 2023–2028 is out now. FDV is a priority area for our team’s advocacy. DFA is a participant in the Defence FDV Working Group to inform this new Strategy: defence.gov.au/about/strategi…

🎄 We're taking a break over the holidays 🎅 The DFA team will be offline from Friday, 22 December 2023 to Friday, 5 January 2024 (inclusive). We will respond to emails upon our return. For Support, call: 👉24-hour DMFS Helpline 1800 624 608 👉Open Arms 1800 011 046

DFA is seeking two National Delegates to represent Defence families in Western Australia, and Central and Northern NSW. Find out more at dfa.org.au/join-our-team Apply by 12pm (AEDT) Friday, 12 April 2024.

Keep an eye out for each other. If you know a veteran, or veteran family member that is struggling, let them know that free, military-aware mental health support is available 24/7. ☎️ 1800 011 046

DFA in 90 seconds: This short video explains who Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is and how we can help families of current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) member thrive. youtube.com/watch?v=dKvkUj…

Welcome home #HMASHobart! 😍 Thank you to the crew for your service on behalf of our nation, and to your families for their ongoing support in making this vital work possible 🙏 📸 LSIS Matthew Lyall & LSIS Daniel Goodman

Congratulations to all Royal Australian Air Force and Defence Australia personnel who received King's Birthday Honours and Awards. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to Defence!

Our newsletter, The Advocate, Winter 2024, is out now. You'll find an update on DFA resourcing, a link to our latest Advocacy Map, and an update on family engagement sessions run by DMFS and DFA. Read our latest newsletter at mailchi.mp/deb3da5c2f69/d…

For all #YourADF members & their families, this is a valuable 90 seconds of your time! youtu.be/dKvkUjyiv_I?si… #AusNavy #AusArmy #AusAirForce #Family Defence Families of Australia Defence Australia ⚓️⚔️✈️📡🛰️🇦🇺

Thank you Senior Enlisted Adviser to CDF Australia for your time and insights this week. We appreciate your candid and considered approach to caring for members and their families, and how we can best prepare to face changes and challenges.

Awesome initiative which will be well received by the #YourADF workforce 🙌 Defence Families of Australia

DFA is proud to welcome Charlotte Webb as the newly-appointed Defence Family Advocate. To read our media release, go to dfa.org.au/lead-advocate-…

Thank you for having us, Brigadier Tim Orders!

Job opportunity | National Delegate to represent Defence families in Northern Queensland, based in either Townsville or Cairns. Applications close at 10am (AEDT) on Friday, 11 October 2024. Find out more at dfa.org.au/join-our-team

Job opportunity | National Delegate to represent Defence families in Victoria and Tasmania, based in Victoria. Applications close at 10am (AEDT) on Friday, 25 October 2024. Find out more at dfa.org.au/join-our-team

‼️ Application deadline extended to Friday, 25 October 2024 ‼️ We have extended the application deadline for the role of National Delegate Victoria and Tasmania. Find out more at dfa.org.au/join-our-team

A privilege this morning to meet with Charlotte Webb, the recently appointed ‘Defence Family Advocate’ of Australia and first full-time head of Defence Families of Australia . Family support is crucial to sustaining & growing #YourADF & underpins ‘people’ as our most important capability 💯🇦🇺

Thank you for your ongoing support of DFA, Senior Enlisted Adviser to CDF Australia ! We're looking forward to achieving positive outcomes for families together.

Keep an eye out for each other. If you see someone struggling, let them know that free and anonymous counselling is available 24/7. ☎️ 1800 142 072