CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May. Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said it was essential to hear from the Defence and veteran community on how we can further improve the support they receive throughout their transition.
“The Government is committed to ensuring ADF members and their families are better prepared and supported through all stages of transition from Defence to civilian life, and this can only be achieved by listening to those with lived experiences of the process,” Mr Chester said.
“Since the Government established the JTA in October last year, ongoing engagement across Defence, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has provided guidance on how we can improve the transition services offered across these agencies, but now it is time to hear from those it directly affects....MORE
