Australian Military and Veteran Families Study
AIFS was commissioned to examine the wellbeing and experiences of families connected to current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
The purpose of the Australian Military and Veteran Families Study was to better understand how family experiences and perspectives inform continued service in the ADF, and how their experiences of transition from service can be improved.
The study examined the lived experience of current and recently transitioned members and their families and provided evidence to support the retention and wellbeing of ADF members and their families. With a specific focus on younger members and their families, it aimed to better understand a period in life when there may be an increased need for family support and families are considering long-term life decisions.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all who participated in and assisted with this study. In particular, we thank all of the families who agreed to be interviewed.
We respect and give thanks to all who have served in our Defence Force and their families. We acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the sacrifice demanded of all who commit to defend our nation.
We also acknowledge and thank our partners at the Australian Government Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ A airs who funded and supported all stages of this research. Defence personnel were involved as co-investigators but did not undertake interviews and only had access to de-identified data.
7 December 2022
Department of Defence (DoD) and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)