Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) Family Application

Do you have a Defence Common Access (family) Card? Please note, the
member will need to access and complete the below details:
 Web Form: AE294 (member to complete on the DRN)
 Choose: Applicants delegate (Sponsors of the ADF Family (Purple
banded) DCAC should select this option)
 Ensure family details match family member, not serving member
details
 ADF: Attach a copy of serving member PMKeys
beneficiary/dependant details
 Non ADF: Attach copy of emergency contacts

Member and Family Care Plan

Defence can help ADF members develop a member and family care plan
before they deploy, ensuring all important family information is in one
reference document. The plan includes:
 financial arrangements
 home maintenance
 medical needs
 emergency plans
 legal considerations.
For access to a hard copy of the Member and Family Care Plan, simply call
into the DMFS Townsville office in Aitkenvale or phone 4430 3879 to request
a copy. Alternatively, you can access the PDF version via the below link:
Deployment | ADF Members & Families | Defence

Defence and Veteran Carers Network

New resource for ADF and veteran carers!
Do you provide care for a friend or family member who is in the ADF or a
veteran? Or are you a current or former ADF member who cares for a friend
or family member?
Check out the new Defence and Veteran Carers Network. Run by
@CarersAus with funding from the Department of Defence, it provides
support, resources and an advocacy platform just for you!
Carers Australia is also collecting stories of Defence and veteran carers to
help raise awareness of their important role and unique challenges.
Find out more at Carers Australia