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Australian Defence Force Academy

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 1300 333 362

Address: Northcott Drive Campbell ACT 2612 2612 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 During Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT), new first year Midshipmen and Officer Cadets complete a Physical Training package to prepare them for the fitness standards of the Australian Defence Force. The package consists of a variety of introductions to numerous movements, which will then be developed over the next three years at ADFA. This includes interval training, functional circuits, recovery, push, pull, squat, hinge, loaded walks, running, and more! MIDN Nathan Rose

25.01.2022 Can you believe it has already been over a week since our Grad Parade? Check out some more great photos! #YourADF #ADFA

25.01.2022 Be a part of #alpha squadron at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #ausnavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

25.01.2022 Checkout the Volleyball Club! #ADFA #adfaopenday2020

25.01.2022 Today is International Women’s Day, where the theme for 2021 is #choosetochallenge At ADFA, our women #choosetochallenge by contributing to the move towards equality and inspire many more young girls to join the academy as future generations of officers. Last week, we welcomed MAJ Lyndsay Freeman, who addressed the corps of Midshipmen and Officer Cadets and spoke about critically assessing our individual contribution to this organisation and how we can have the conversation...s to propel towards gender equality. We thank her for the inspiring words of encouragement to our Trainees. How do you #choosetochallenge this International Women’s Day? MIDN Nathan Rose

24.01.2022 Marching into Grad Week like... Graduation Parade preparations kicked off today with our graduating class being put through their paces as they practice their drill for Sunday. The ADFA Graduation Parade will be live-streamed on our Facebook page, commencing at 9:25 am AEDT on Sunday 6 December. We hope you will be able to tune in.

23.01.2022 Want to learn more about what courses are on offer through UNSW Canberra at #ADFA? Tune in to today to hear the live Q&A sessions to find out more! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

23.01.2022 Officer Cadet David Adams meets #ADFA alumnus Colonel Kath Stewart, Commandant of the Defence Command Support Training Centre, to learn about technology in the Australian Army and what the future holds for ADFA graduates. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AustralianArmy #AusArmy

22.01.2022 Be a part of #echo squadron! at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #ausnavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

22.01.2022 Miss out on the UNSW Canberra Open Day Q&A sessions? They are now all available at https://unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/ Head over there to find out about the exciting world-class university education our ADFA trainee officers receive through UNSW Canberra.

22.01.2022 Enjoy pushing yourself and trying your courage? The ADFA Adventure Training Club could be for you! #ADFA #ADFAOpenDay

22.01.2022 That’s a Wrap! Thanks for joining us throughout the week for the 2020 Virtual #ADFA Open Day. It’s been a blast! Keep an eye out to see what the trainees at ADFA get up to during the remainder of 2020. #ADFA #adfaopenday #adfaopenday2020 #royalaustraliannavy #AusAirForce #AusArmy #YourADF #UNSWCBR UNSW Canberra Royal Australian Air Force Australian Army Royal Australian Navy

21.01.2022 Join PLTOFF Jakob Green and UNSW Canberra for a Q&A session to discuss all there is to know for prospective #ADFA students about admissions and student services. Tune in at 1100 today! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

20.01.2022 Join OFFCDT Tavis Ellis-Southwell and UNSW Canberra for a Q&A session to discuss all there is to know for prospective #ADFA students about studying the Bachelor of Business or taking the Business major within an Arts degree. Tune in at 1400 today! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

20.01.2022 #ADFA's leadership training helps you find the inner courage to overcome obstacles. Are you ready? #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

19.01.2022 NOISE ALERT The 2020 ADFA Graduation Parade will feature two flypasts by two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft. The flypasts will occur at approximately 9:40 am and 10:25 am on Sunday 6 December 2020.... The aircraft will track from east to west over the ADFA campus at a speed of 650-850 kilometres per hour and at a height of no lower than 150 metres for both flypasts. Please share this post to any family or friends who live in the Canberra region, and for those in the area we hope you are able to get a glimpse of these magnificent aircraft as they fly over the inner north of Canberra. The Canberra Times ABC Canberra Canberra CityNews WIN News Canberra The RiotACT

19.01.2022 Last week, first year Officer Cadets and Midshipmen were joined by Canberra based current and former ADF members for the 2021 ADFA Sponsor Family Scheme. Mentors and their families met with the first year trainees to begin their mentorship and help the first year trainees get settled into military life! The program is an excellent opportunity for trainee officers to connect with a local ADF member and their family, acting as their home away from home. They are also a great ...source of advice, knowledge and stories. Thank you to all the current and former ADF members and their families from the Canberra region who volunteered to be part of the scheme. We still have spots available for anyone interested in participating in the 2021 Sponsor Family Scheme. You can find out more information, including how to apply, at: https://www.defence.gov.au//Ca/ADFASponsorFamilyScheme.asp

19.01.2022 Where could the Royal Australian Air Force lead you? Officer Cadet Declan Foley meets #ADFA alumnus Group Captain Dennis Tan, Officer Commanding Air Training Wing, to find out more about his journey of Air Force aviation and what the future holds for #ADFA graduates. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF

19.01.2022 On the 29th of October ADFA commemorated the Bede Harris Memorial Match. MIDN Bede Harris was a beloved member of the ADFA Vikings and of the ADFA corps. He took his own life in 2017 while struggling with mental health issues. His friends and family have since honoured his legacy by playing this match every year between the ADFA Rugby Club, the Rams AFL Club and the Vikings FC; while using it to raise awareness around mental health and looking out for one another.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our Class of 2020, who today had their Graduation Parade. At the end of a year like no other in the history of the Academy, we are proud that our graduating trainee officers got the opportunity to march on the Parade Ground for the final time. To our newly promoted Royal Australian Navy sub lieutenants and Royal Australian Air Force pilot officers, we wish you the best of luck for the next step in #YourADF careers.... For our Australian Army officer cadets, good luck and #goodsoldiering as you head over the hill to Royal Military College - Duntroon, Australian Army. To our departing international trainee officers, thank you for your contribution to the Academy, and best wishes as you head back to your home countries. And to those on parade today who will be returning to UNSW Canberra to continue your studies, we look forward to seeing you in 2021.

18.01.2022 As NAIDOC Week 2020 draws to a close, ADFA pays tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have served our nation in peace and war. For over a century, our First Nations people have provided distinguished service to #YourADF, providing an invaluable contribution to the defence of Australia. All at ADFA are proud to live and work on Ngunnawal land. #TYFYS #naidocweek #alwayswasalwayswillbe

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 prize winners, who received their awards during yesterday’s Graduation Parade. 2020 ADFA prize winners are: - SBLT Tiffany McCormack, who received the Commander in Chief Award.... - PLTOFF Tavis Ellis-Stockwell, who received the CDF Sword of Honour for Leadership - SBLT Emma Pilling, who received the Chief of Navy Prize - OCDT Sarah Flint, who received the Chief of Army Prize - PLTOFF Xavier Szegi, who received the Chief of Air Force Prize - OCDT Nathan Masssingham, who received the RSL Australia Sword of Service. - PLTOFF Abdullah Younas (Pakistan Air Force), who received the inaugural Commandant's International Trainee Sword of Honour. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement!

18.01.2022 Officer Cadet Dani-Lee O’Neill recently graduated from #ADFA and is excited to begin her career as an Australian Army Officer. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AustralianArmy #AusArmy

17.01.2022 Whether you're a rugby fan or prefer to hone your web design skills, there are clubs to suit everyone at #ADFA. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

17.01.2022 Be a part of #foxtrot squadron! at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #ausnavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

15.01.2022 Jump into the pool with the ADFA Swordfish #ADFAopenday2020

15.01.2022 4 x 50m Freestyle Relays! #ADFA

15.01.2022 Please join us at 7:30 pm on Saturday 5 December 2020 as we livestream the inaugural ADFA Reflection and Promotion Ceremony from the Australian War Memorial.

14.01.2022 Friday saw ADFA Trainees competing in a Squadron vs Squadron Tug of War competition! After some fierce fighting, Delta took the win in the female competition while Echo dominated the male competition. Check out some of the awesome photos from the day! #ADFA

14.01.2022 Over the period of the 15th to the 18th of October first year trainee officers participated in Exercise Weary Dunlop. Trainees participated in a range of community service activities across the Canberra Region, assisting organisations such as Girl Guides, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and CCCares.

13.01.2022 We hope you can join us in one hour as we commence our livestream of the 2020 ADFA Graduation Parade. Click the 'Get Reminder' button below to be notified when the livestream commences. We look forward to you tuning in.

13.01.2022 #TBT to a VERY wet 2018 Grad Parade! We are a little over a week away from the 2020 Graduation Parade. At the end of a year like no other in the Academy’s history, we hope you are able to join us on our Facebook page as we livestream the Graduation Parade on Sunday 6 December from 9:25 am AEDT. We will also be live-streaming other activities, so stay tuned to our social media channels to find out more!

13.01.2022 Over the last few days, our trainee officers (and the Commandant!) have been able to participate in the 2020 Defence Blood Challenge on the ADFA campus as we have hosted an @lifebloodau Blood Collection Van. The Defence Blood Challenge is an annual event which sees Navy, Army, Air Force and Defence APS compete to see which service can make the most blood donations. The 2020 Defence Blood Challenge runs until 1 December. Find out how you can get involved at https://don8blood.com/3hSPNBw

13.01.2022 The Faith and Spirituality extra-curricular club is one of the many clubs that form the social fabric at #ADFA. The Club has a number of groups that meet through seminars, large and small groups, one-on-one mentoring and through annual camps with the aim to promote faith and spirituality and to be a venue for Trainee Officers as they explore life, meaning and purpose. For more info visit:... FOCUS Club https://www.focusmilitary.org.au Navigators Club https://navigators.org.au/community/military/ #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #scienceweek #STEMsavinglives #solveitwithSTEM

12.01.2022 Over the weekend, a group of ADFA Midshipmen attended a Submarine Tour of HMAS Sheean alongside Fleet Base East. The tour represents ADFA’s support and involvement with the Submarine community, and was an excellent opportunity for the Midshipmen to develop their knowledge and create new relationships. Royal Australian Navy

12.01.2022 On the evening before the Graduation Parade, ADFA conducted its inaugural Reflection and Promotion Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. The Reflection and Promotion Ceremony provided an opportunity for our graduating trainee officers to reflect in the importance of their role and their upcoming responsibilities as #YourADF leaders. The Ceremony also included the promotion of graduating Royal Australian Navy midshipmen and Royal Australian Air Force officer cadets to sub... lieutenants and pilot officers respectively. The promotion of Navy and Air Force graduates typically occurs at the Graduation Ball, which was unfortunately not held this year due to COVID-19.

12.01.2022 Interested in starting #YourADF career at ADFA? Some of our trainee officers are answering questions about their life at ADFA now! Tune in!

12.01.2022 Join OFFCDT Marco Kall and UNSW Canberra for a Q&A session to discuss all there is to know for prospective #ADFA students about studying the various Engineering and Technology degree options or a Bachelor of Computing and Cyber security, including DCUS and civilian options. Tune in at 1400 today! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

12.01.2022 Second year ADFA trainees recently completed Leadership Challenge II, Exercise Newton, which physically and mentally tested participants. The Adventure Training component of the exercise tested resilience and developed teamwork and morale among the cohort. Throughout the exercise cadets utilised the over the water obstacle course, kayaked, adventured through tunnels and scaled the climbing wall!

11.01.2022 This year, experience #ADFA Open Day online. Take a virtual tour and chat live with Officer Cadets and Midshipmen about exciting career opportunities today! Register your interest below.... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

11.01.2022 Join OCDT Zavier Radecker and UNSW Canberra for a Q&A session to discuss all there is to know for prospective #ADFA students about studying the Bachelor of Arts degree including exploring the various Major options. Tune in at 1100 today! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

11.01.2022 Yesterday, our graduating trainee officers received their UNSW Canberra degrees in a conferral ceremony at Adams Auditorium. Well done to all of our graduates!

11.01.2022 ADFA would like to wish Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army a Happy 120th Birthday! ADFA celebrated this milestone with a morning tea in the Academy Cadets Mess As is tradition, the senior officer present from the Navy and Army along with the youngest serving members from each service at ADFA participated in a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the occassion

11.01.2022 Over the last few days, our first year trainee officers have been participating in the Leadership Reaction Course. The Leadership Reaction Course promotes the development of teamwork and communication skills, and sees the trainee officers taking part in activities such as obstacle courses and problem solving exercises. MIDN Nathan Rose

11.01.2022 Today, we welcomed our newest intake of trainee officers to the Academy to begin their initial training, known as Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT). After participating in appointment ceremonies across Australia, more than 350 new midshipmen and officer cadets arrived at the Academy, where they received their basic kits, completed admin and settled into Academy life before the commencement of training tomorrow. Follow along to see what else the new trainees get up to... over the YOFT period! MIDN Nathan Rose

10.01.2022 Be a part of #echo squadron! at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #ausnavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

10.01.2022 Be a part of #delta squadron at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

09.01.2022 Please join us from 9:25 am AEDT on Sunday 6 December 2020 as we livestream the 2020 ADFA Graduation Parade.

09.01.2022 Be a part of #foxtrot squadron! at #ADFA! #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #ausnavy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

08.01.2022 Please join us from 3:30 pm on Saturday 5 December 2020 as we live-stream the ADFA Graduation Chapel Service.

08.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.... #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

07.01.2022 On Tuesday 20 October ADFA trainees donated abandoned bikes to @bikes4life. These bikes will be given to the underprivileged to improve quality of life. ADFA conducts multiple community service activities throughout the year to give back to the community and to inculcate the importance of charity within the ADFA TOs.

07.01.2022 Bonus Video! Ever wondered what it was like to do the Over Water Obstacle Course? Check out this video to get a glimpse of the experience #ADFA #adfaopenday2020

07.01.2022 Officer Cadet Helena Sorial meets #ADFA alumnus Dechlan Ellis, Global Director, Client Strategy at engineering company Aurecon, to discover the possibilities for ADFA graduates beyond the Australian Defence Force, in the civilian sector. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

07.01.2022 Want to learn more about the Australian Defence Force Academy? Discover #ADFA through our virtual tour! #ADFA #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #YourADF #OneDefence #FutureLeaders UNSW Canberra

06.01.2022 Watch on as our 2020 ADFA graduates receive their degrees in Technology, Engineering and Science from UNSW Canberra

06.01.2022 Officer Cadet Hannah Roberts meets #ADFA alumnus Rear Admiral Colin Lawrence, Head of Navy Engineering, to see how Navy Engineering has evolved and to discover what the future holds for Royal Australian Navy ADFA graduates. #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

06.01.2022 Last week, the ADFA Performing Arts Company presented the Celebration of the Arts over four nights to each squadron. The performance, modified for COVID restrictions, showcased the artistic and performing talent of ADFA Trainee Officers over a variety of performances including solo acts, group performances and dance numbers! #ADFA : MIDN Nathan Rose

06.01.2022 Want to learn more about what courses are on offer through UNSW Canberra at #ADFA? Tune in to day to the live Q&A sessions to find out more! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

06.01.2022 Can you believe it has been a week since the CDF Parade? Check out some more great photos from the day! MIDN Nathan Rose

06.01.2022 Interested in military skills and what the future might hold? The Future of War VECC might be for you! #ADFA #ADFAopenday2020

05.01.2022 Last month, third year Trainee Officers at ADFA completed Leadership Challenge 3, the third and final leadership exercise! Trainee’s were tested on their leadership and decision making skills in a controlled simulated environment. Check out some of the action shots! #ADFA

05.01.2022 YOFT officially kicks off today, with our new ADFA trainees beginning their first full day at the Academy with morning routine followed by an opening address from Major Tobias Raimondo, Officer Commanding YOFT. The day continues with more initial training briefs and introductions to some of the activities they will be doing over the coming weeks. MIDN Nathan Rose

04.01.2022 Join MIDN Siane Fonua and UNSW Canberra for a Q&A session to discuss all there is to know for prospective #ADFA students about studying the Bachelor of Science degree including exploring the various Major options. Tune in at 1230 today! https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/... #ADFAOpenDay #ADFAOpenDay2020 #FutureLeaders #AusAirForce #RAAF #AustralianArmy #AusArmy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AusNavy

04.01.2022 Check out the ADFA Rugby Club! #ADFA

03.01.2022 Tune in now as our 2020 ADFA graduates receive their degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences and Business from UNSW Canberra.

03.01.2022 Measured for success Our new trainee officers have been spending time with the tailor over the last few days, getting measured up for their new uniforms. The uniforms of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force are important symbols of the history and values of each Service. All of our new trainee officers look forward to wearing their new uniforms with pride.... MIDN Nathan Rose

02.01.2022 Welcome to ADFA in 2021! Today, our incoming class of first year Navy midshipmen and Army and Air Force officer cadets will arrive at the Academy ahead of the commencement of the Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT) period tomorrow. The YOFT period will introduce our newest trainee officers to military life, and includes education and training in areas such as military ethics, leadership, drill, physical training and weapons handling. Follow along on our social media channels over the next six weeks as we share the events of YOFT 2021!