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BACKGROUND TO THE ASSOCIATION
The Association was formed in 1959 as the Regular Defence Force Welfare Association for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests of serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ie in those days the Permanent Forces of the Commonwealth) and their families.
In 2007 the name was changed to the Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) to recognise that we now extend this purpose to both full time and reserve members.
The (previous) Minister for Defence endorses the Association and encourages membership.
The current Chief of the Defence Force supports the work of the DFWA, as did the previous CDF.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION,
CLICK ON "ABOUT US" FROM THE MAIN MENU
WANT TO JOIN US ? GO TO THE MEMBERSHIP PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN
WANT MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR GOOD WORKS ? TO MAKE A DIRECT DEPOSIT OR TO SEND A CHEQUE, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ALTERNATIVELY, TO MAKE A SECURE CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT THROUGH PAYPAL, PRESS THE DONATE BUTTON BELOW:
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THE ALLIANCE OF DEFENCE SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
In late 2010 the National Presidents of the Defence Force Welfare Association; the Naval Association of Australia; the Royal Australian Regiment Corporation; the Australian Special Air Services Association; and the RAAF Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations.
The objective of the Alliance is to provide a stronger voice on issues impacting the conditions and wellbeing of currently serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force.
Read more about the Alliance here.
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DFWA CURRENT ISSUES
Current matters we are pursuing can be found at
WHATS NEW / CURRENT ISSUES.
Our ONGOING MAJOR ISSUE is Military Superannuation Indexation
Did you know that your MSBS and DFRDB / DFRB retirement benefits are being constantly eroded and your standard of living is being continually reduced because the Government treats you differently than other Australians by refusing to protect the purchasing power of your military superannuation benefit ?
Read this editorial and then watch this short video clip as a start (note: although this video clip is now dated, its message remains unchanged) ......and then go to the FAIR GO CAMPAIGN page to get all the latest on this issue.
Our most recent MAJOR ISSUE was The ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA)
The DFWA is an intervener to the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal and speaks on behalf of ADF members. ADF MEMBERS read about this vitally important matter on the WHATS NEW / CURRENT ISSUES page.
OUR PUBLICATIONS
Read the latest issue of our magazine CAMARADERIE (published three times a year) and our latest monthly newsheet UPDATE.
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LATEST WEBSITE CHANGES
Campaign for Fair Indexation - Check the FAIR GO CAMPAIGN page regulary to see developing events
10 May 2012 - Press Release: 2012 Budget Comment - Some Good Outcomes but Much More Needed
18 April 2012 - Press Release - Fair Indexation - but not for Ex Service Men and Women (PUBLICATIONS)
15 April 2012 - Latest UPDATE issued (PUBLICATIONS)
6 March 2012 - The Treasurer's comments and the Coalition's position (FAIR GO CAMPAIGN)
6 March 2012 - Press Release: Swan's Press Club Falsies (PUBLICATIONS)
28 February 2012 - latest Camaraderie issued (PUBLICATIONS)
22 February 2012 - Press Release - Retired Pollies Cry Poor (PUBLICATIONS)
9 February 2012 - Submission to Senate Committee on Defence Annual Report (SUBMISSIONS)
20 December 2011 - Press Release: re MP Pay Rises (PUBLICATIONS)
25 November 2011 - Budget Submission 2012-13 (SUBMISSIONS)
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