Virtual Membership is now available to all Serving members of the ADF. Further details can be found under Membership on the menu on the left.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) is open to any serving or former member of the Australian Defence Force, including Reserves; and their spouses, widows or widowers. The DFWA needs your membership if it is to be successful in providing advice and support to its members. A strong membership helps us defend and improve conditions of service and continue Association activities in support of those who may need help in obtaining their entitlements.

A short information brochure provides further information and an application form for printing. Further details are also found in the Association's constitution.

ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP *

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Branches may elect Associate Members from amongst persons or organisations not being a member in another class. Contact your local Branch for details.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Branches may bestow Honorary Membership on persons where special circumstances exist. Contact your local Branch for details.

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Honorary Life Membership may be granted to a member who has rendered the Association long and dedicated service of an outstanding nature.

GROUP MEMBERSHIP

Branches may bestow Group Membership to other Associations, messes, auxiliaries or groups of a similar nature with a predominantly Service background, and pay a fee as determined by the National Council.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

An organisation whose objects or main purpose is similar to that of the Association may be granted affiliate membership, and pay a fee as determined by the National Council.

* To apply or renew membership, either:

and send it to your nominated Branch.

In either case, instructions for making a DIRECT DEPOSIT are available here.

As a DFWA corporate member your generous support greatly assists the Association in carrying out its lobbying activities for the benefit of the ADF serving and retired communities, and for the direct welfare support provided to individual members.

Your organisation's membership is fundamental to the Association being able to undertake its full range of activities and as a corporate member you will be entitled to:

• priority access to the DFWA’s well-respected advice at no charge;
• complimentary advertising in Camaraderie (quarter page for Category B and half page for Category C) and a 15 per cent discount when advertising in Camaraderie for Category A memberships.
• up to 10 copies of Camaraderie and UPDATE for directors, designated senior executives and your organisation's senior staff.

Corporate Sponsorship Categories

All categories include GST for organisations domiciled in Australia and a tax invoice.

• A: $1000 + per year
• B: $2000 + per year
• C: $5000 + per year

To enquire about corporate sponsorship, contact the National Office on 02 6265 9530 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Corporate or institutional subscription to Camaraderie and UPDATE

• $A 250 per year

Your organisation will receive national journal, Camaraderie, three times a year, our monthly electronic bulletin, UPDATE and have access to advice from the Association when reasonably available.

Annual subscription to Camaraderie by Australian libraries, educational institutions, clubs and Service messes

• $A100 per year

Annual subscription to Camaraderie only by overseas libraries

• $A120 per year