Defence understands the impacts the military way of life has on ADF members and families. Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) offers various support programs to help balance the demands of service life with the needs of families. ADF Members and Families page provides information about the support available for partner employment, school mentoring, special needs care and financial advice.
Navy families information pack
The Navy Families Information Pack contains information to help new Navy families access the support and benefits available to them. The pack is for partners of serving Navy members upon recognition as Accompanied Resident Family. Our Navy people rely on the support they receive from their families at home and these resources ensure that Navy returns the support to our families.
The Defence Member and Family Information Guide is available on the Defence website
Financial support
Family financial advice page provides information on various financial resources and services available to Defence members and their families.
The Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund (RANRTF) provides welfare assistance to serving and ex-serving members of Royal Australian Navy and their families. It provides a range of financial products and services that are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain consistent with the RANRTF vision, mission and values. It also helps to ensure that these products and services continue to meet the needs of members. Further information can be found on the intranet and Keeping Watch website.
Health
Defence Health Ltd and Navy Health Ltd can help with private health and other insurances to the ADF and broader Defence community.
Navy alcohol and other drugs services
Navy Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (NAODS) is a peer-support program that provides education, counselling and support for serving members wishing to address problematic gambling, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.
Contacts
Email: naods.correspondence@defence.gov.au
Officer in Charge & Alcohol and other drugs counsellor: 0438 217 463
Alcohol and other drugs counsellor: 0408 518 240
Western Australia: 0438 647 849
Eastern Australia: (02) 9537 0404
Pastoral care and spiritual support
Pastoral care and spiritual support is provided by Navy Chaplaincy to all Navy members and their families. Navy Chaplaincy are committed to creating a safe, supportive and caring environment, and welcome all who seek pastoral care, religious or spiritual support.
Email: nsc.dgchapn@defence.gov.au
Regional crisis support (24 hours)
| Regions | Mobile |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 0420 996 367 |
| New South Wales (Shoalhaven) | 0421 687 817 |
| New South Wales (Sydney) Queensland (Brisbane) South Australia Tasmania |
0411 203 618 |
| Northern Territory | 0409 662 823 |
| Queensland (Cairns) | 0407 798 472 |
| Victoria | 0417 494 803 |
| Western Australia | 0407 212 967 |
Defence members and their families have access to 24/7 chaplaincy services, they can call the helpline to speak to the on-call Chaplain in the area.