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For the Rest of Your Life 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 Chief of the Defence Force supports the work of the organisation. 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 our effort is directed toward correcting mistakes which were probably unintentional but which have a substantial impact on all of us. We also fight strongly to fix things which are plainly wrong. Why become a member? There is increasing demand for the Association to address policy issues on behalf of members. These cover the whole range of remuneration, compensation, superannuation and conditions of service and can be found in the National Policy Register. In this regard the DFWA has developed a reputation for measured and well-researched input into emerging policy issues. In recent years, this has involved the preparation of papers and appearances before Parliamentary Select Committees. Copies of important recent submissions and representations, as well as press statements, can be found in Representations. The DFWA has trained Advocates to assist members in their dealings with the Department of Veterans' Affairs. An example of this help, with pointers to successful outcomes, can be found in a recent article from Camaraderie called "Advocacy Matters". Members of the Association receive our magazine Camaraderie three times a year, free of charge. In addition, the Association's Public Relations Officer produces a monthly news sheet, The DFWA Monthly Update that is distributed to some politicians, media outlets, some senior Service officers and DFWA branches for further dissemination. Anyone who is serving in the Regular Defence Force, or has served in the Regular Defence Force at some stage, may become a member. We Need You Because One Day You May Need Us
REGULAR DEFENCE FORCE WELFARE ASSOCIATION INC Incorporated in the ACT: Reg No: 1496 ABN 49 929 713 439
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