In the ADF you get 5 weeks leave, extended sick leave and carer’s leave. Civvy street? Most jobs offer less – and flexibility isn’t guaranteed. When planning your ADF transition, always compare leave entitlements — not just pay. Because that’s the trap almost everyone falls into: They negotiate salary … and forget time is money … Read more

DVA understands that transitioning from military to civilian life can be a big change for you and your family. They can help you at any stage of your transition journey with: • mental health services and wellness resources • health treatment (post-transition) • individual and family counselling (Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling) • … Read more

DVA funds a range of health services to treat your accepted health conditions or mental health conditions under non-liability mental healthcare arrangements, and Non-Liability Health Care for Cancer and Pulmonary Tuberculosis. If you have an accepted condition you can access DVA medical treatment by using a Veteran Card. Depending on your eligibility, you may be … Read more

MyService is DVA’s online platform enabling veterans and their families to manage their business with DVA and connect with DVA services online. All veterans (including serving and transitioning members) and their families can have a MyService account to manage their DVA business. MyService includes: • claiming and manage income support payments • applying for support … Read more

DVA issues cards such as the Pensioner Concession Cards or health cards including the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Veteran Gold Card, Veteran White Card and Veteran Orange Card. These may be used by state and territory governments to provide concessions or discounts for goods and services. This may include public transport, household bills (for example, … Read more

In addition to providing access to health treatment services, the Veteran Card also gives you access to the Veteran Benefits Program. If you have a Veteran Card, you or your spouse can register for a free account with Australian Partners of Defence (APOD) for discounts and offers from participating businesses across Australia. Registration is via … Read more

When leaving the ADF, it is important to be aware of your superannuation fund and what options you have available for your super. If you are starting a new job and don’t choose a super fund with your new employer, your employer may contact the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to request details of an existing … Read more

Your final payment is calculated on: • salary • allowances/deductions • pay in lieu of recreation leave and LSL accruals (where entitled) • reconciliation of any underpayments and overpayments • applicable taxes • payments of debt

Moneysmart is a Federal Government website, managed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator in Australia. Moneysmart provides Australians with free tools, tips and guidance to help people of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to be in control of their financial lives. Moneysmart provides information … Read more

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) helps ADF members and their families achieve home ownership through a subsidy payment. You will need to meet certain conditions to join the scheme. To apply for a subsidised home loan, you will need a DHOAS Subsidy Certificate as proof of your eligibility. You need a new certificate … Read more