COMMANDO News Magazine - Edition 16, 2019
The Official Commando News Magazine
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Leaving the ADF<br />
At some point in their career, all ADF members will<br />
leave the military and transition to civilian life. It’s a<br />
significant decision that can involve your family.<br />
Planning early will make sure you’re informed and<br />
ready to enter the next phase of your life.<br />
You must complete your transition with ADF<br />
Transition Support Services so you understand the<br />
process, your administrative requirements, and the<br />
support available to you. We encouage you to involve<br />
your family throughout your transition experience.<br />
Transition support network<br />
Transitioning to civilian life is a shared<br />
responsibility. When you decide to leave the ADF you<br />
should engage with your family, your Unit, and ADF<br />
Transition Support Services.<br />
Your Unit can speak to you about the transition<br />
process and connect you with your local ADF<br />
Transition Centre. Your Centre will introduce you to a<br />
Transition Support Officer who will help you and your<br />
family through the transition process and:<br />
• provide you with an individual transition plan<br />
• offer career coaching during your transition and<br />
up to 12 months afterwards<br />
• help you meet your administrative requirements<br />
• help you leave with all documentation like<br />
service, medical, and training records<br />
• facilitate connections to Defence and govern -<br />
ment support services<br />
nationally throughout the year. You’ll receive<br />
information from Defence and other organisaitons on<br />
topics like finance and superannuation, health,<br />
relocating, employment, and ex-service organisation<br />
support.<br />
ADF Member and Family Transition Guide<br />
The ADF Member and Family Transition Guide – A<br />
Practical Manual to Transitioning contains detailed<br />
information on the transition process for ADF<br />
members. The Guidce includes information on support<br />
services and administrative reuqirement. It includes<br />
checklists to help you navigate transition process.<br />
ADF Transition Seminar<br />
You and your family can attend an ADF Transition<br />
Serminar at any time during your ADF career to help<br />
you prepare for your transition. Seminars are held<br />
20 <strong>COMMANDO</strong> NEWS ~ <strong>Edition</strong> <strong>16</strong> | <strong>2019</strong>