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 Chief of the Defence Force supports the work of the DFWA.

OUR CURRENT ISSUES

OUR CURRENT MAJOR ISSUE is Military Superannuation Indexation   Did you know that your retirement benefits are being eroded and your standard of living is being continually reduced because the Government treats you differently than other Australians ? 

Read about this and our other current matters at  WHATS NEW.

OUR PUBLICATIONS

Read the latest issue of our magazine CAMARADERIE (published three times a year) and our latest monthly newsheet UPDATE.