The Veteran Employment Program aims to raise awareness among employers about the benefits of hiring veterans, and provide a range of support and resources regarding civilian employment for veterans and employers. The Program links employers and veterans to resources and advice through a range of channels, including a website, social media, targeted engagement activity and … Read more

The Defence Assisted Study Scheme (DASS) encourages ADF members to undertake professional training and education throughout their military career by supporting access to professional education qualifications provided by a Registered Training Organisation, higher education institution or secondary school. All ADF rank levels, regardless of seniority are eligible to apply for DASS. To be eligible for … Read more

The Career Transition Training (CTT) program is part of the Defence Force Transition Program and provides up to $5,320 in funding towards educational and/or vocational training that supports your post-transition employment and/or meaningful engagement goals. Talk to a Transition Coach about how to access this support, the funding that is available, and leave that may … Read more

Getting involved with ESOs can help you through your transition to civilian life by helping to maintain a strong connection to the Defence community. Getting involved with an ESO will also put you in touch with other veterans who have already been down the transition path and who may have valuable advice to offer from … Read more

A good GP can be one of the most important people in your life, particularly if you have ongoing health concerns. To find a new GP you can: • ask your current doctor for advice • ask your family, friends and neighbours for recommendations • ask a local pharmacist or other medical professionals who have … Read more

Before you transition, you should consider your health insurance needs. Medicare covers most Australian residents for health care but it does not cover everything. You can choose to take out private health insurance to give yourself a wider range of options and more comprehensive cover. There are two types of health insurance, hospital and general … Read more

Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of emergency transport. If ambulance cover is not included in your private health insurance or you do not want to purchase private health insurance, you can just purchase ambulance cover. You can arrange ambulance cover through a private health fund or from some state and territory ambulance authorities. Check with … Read more

When transitioning from the ADF you will need to establish connections with civilian health professionals to take over from ADF health services. This may include selecting suitable doctors, allied health professionals, and appropriate healthcare cover (insurance) for your individual needs and, if applicable, the needs of your family. When choosing healthcare providers, it is important … Read more

Toll Transitions provides ADF members and their families, including those with resident family or recognised other persons who have special needs, with a comprehensive relocation service. Relocation services offered to help you move to your new location may include arranging travel bookings, payment of travel allowances and temporary accommodation. If you require special assistance during … Read more

DMFS provides practical assistance to ADF families who have resident family with special needs. The purpose of this assistance is to reduce the impact of relocations and minimise any interruption to specialist services that the family member may require. The assistance available is not intended to duplicate services provided in the new locality, but rather … Read more