The Defence Force Welfare Association is an independent voice for Australian Defence Force members, veterans, and their families.
We advocate to government on matters affecting the welfare of this group of Australians, including:
You can read more about our major policy objectives, here.
The Defence Force Welfare Association is funded by branch membership fees and donations.
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The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) wants to hear from current and former members of the ADF and their families on the proposed salary increase under WRA 2023-2026 The proposed increase, 11.2% over the term of the arrangement (three years), to salary and salary-related allowances comprises: 4% – from 9 Nov 23 (to take effect 23 Nov 23)3.8% – from 7 Nov 24 (to take effect 21 Nov 24)3.4% – from 6 Nov 25 (to take effect 20 Nov 25) DFWA has been …
The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal has agreed to allow the Defence Force Welfare Association to be heard, and make oral and written submissions regarding the ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2023-26. The matter is scheduled to be heard on 3 October 2023. A representative from DFWA will attend. Further Information DFWA’s In-Focus: WRA 2023-26
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes the appointment of Major General Natasha Fox AM, CSC to the newly created and critically important position of Chief of Personnel within the Australian Defence Force.
In August 2022 the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide released its Interim Report recommending the consolidation of veterans’ legislation. On 16 February 2023, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs announced the commencement of consultation on the legislation pathway that has been developed by Government.