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ADF transition to civilian life

The Department of Defence and DVA work together to make the discharge process as easy as possible for members who are unable for medical reasons to continue service.

Career transition: education, training and support for discharged members leaving the Defence Force.

Civilian employment assistance: programs to assist discharged members in finding civilian employment.

Australian Defence Force transition initiatives.

Australian Federal Police transition initiatives.

For further information see the following Factsheet:

MCS12 Vocational rehabitation (PDF 35kB)

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VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, a service founded by Vietnam veterans 1800 011 046

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