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The Defence Force Welfare Association

Our Purpose

‘……..to foster the best interests and welfare of all members of the Australian Defence Force and their families in any matter likely to affect them during or after their period of service……’

Principal Roles

Advocating improved ‘pay and conditions of service‘ for serving ADF members and their families;

Campaigning for fair and equitable treatment, and for fair retirement benefits for all former ADF members;

Providing Advocacy Services for serving/retired members who have a claim for superannuation, compensation and veterans’ entitlement matters.

Note: DFWA is also recognized as an intervener at the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal protecting the interests of currently serving ADF members.  See under the tab “About Us” for more detail.

Membership:  Follow the link to join or renew Membership.

Media Room:  Follow this link to see our latest Media Releases.

Contact Us:  Follow the link to Contact Us.

Advocacy Services:  If you require Advocacy services follow this link.

Current Activities:  Follow the links below for information on the Association’s current activities.

Military Superannuation	Superannuation Indexation
FBT reportable aspects of conditions of service	War Widows’ pension offsetting
Defence housing and re-location policies	Offsetting of special rate disability pensions under MRCS
Health initiatives for Defence families	Development of support centres on Defence bases

 

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Corporate Sponsor

The Defence Force Welfare Association is proud to have InvoCare, as its major Corporate Sponsor.

InvoCare is Australia’s largest provider of funeral services, and well known for its commitment to family care and community engagement. The sponsorship arrangement will not only provide significant financial benefit to the workings of our Association but will give discount benefits to all DFWA and Alliance members, supporters and their families alike. Click on their logo below to link and see for yourself.

 

Donate:  DFWA is a Registered Charity.  All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.   Click Here for Donations.