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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 responsibility.<br />

When you decide to leave the ADF you should engage<br />

with your family, your Unit, and ADF Transition Support<br />

Services.<br />

Your Unit can speak to you about the transition<br />

process and connect you with your local ADF Transition<br />

Centre. Your Centre will introduce you to a Transition<br />

Support Officer who will help you and your family<br />

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 />

COMMANDO ~ The <strong>Magazine</strong> of the Australian <strong>Commando</strong> Association ~ Edition 8 I <strong>2021</strong> 35

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