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The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is a community based youth development organisation open to young men and women aged from 12 ½ to 20 years of age. As a cadet you learn leadership, team building and survival skills, at the same time experiencing what life is like in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
As an ADF Cadet you get to experience things that you wouldn’t in everyday life. You get to visit military bases, go onboard ships and tour planes, tanks and other military equipment. You’ll get an official service uniform and learn drills, communications, first aid, navigation and safe weapons handling and most of all have a lot of fun.
When you are a cadet, you are not a permanent member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) so you don’t serve in conflict situations. Although you might eventually decide that you want to join the Navy, Army or Air Force full-time, this is completely up to you.
Select cadets get to participate in the Foreign Academy Exchange Program. Small groups of ADF cadets will experience the culture and officer training of another country for two weeks. Recent programs have taken cadets to India, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.
You'll get to go sailing, hiking, canoeing and camping. Plus you'll learn everything about seamanship; from navigational training to naval signals and communication and even undertake a yearly sea trek. You'll study first aid and fire fighting as well as undertake parade training. It's challenging, but the rewards are fantastic.
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As an Army Cadet, there are constant opportunities to discover new challenges and have some unbelievable fun. You'll find out about bush survival, first aid, fieldcraft, orienteering and map reading and visit Army camps and military bases. You’ll get to lead other cadets in exercises and also learn how to work as part of a team. You'll make some great new friends and the skills you learn will stay with you for life. Visit Website
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is an excellent organisation to join if adventure, training, development and aviation appeals to you. You'll learn about aeronautics, navigation and meteorology and you'll get to undertake survival training in the bush, wear a camouflage uniform and operate a military radio. Most exciting of all, you'll have the chance to fly in a civilian or military aircraft, and may even get the opportunity to parachute out of it.
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