The 2025 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Parliamentary Program activities are summarised on this page. The program brochure is also available.
2025 ADF Parliamentary Program brochure (PDF, 5.57 MB)
Review the activities list to choose a first and second preference, noting the dates, and then complete the application form.
| Option | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleet Base West – Fleet Support |
Join the highly skilled Navy personnel providing support to the Royal Australian Navy’s west coast fleet. Location: Rockingham, WA |
| 2 | Fleet Base East – Navy Sea Ride |
Spend time at sea in a surface combatant or amphibious ship of the east coast. Location: Sydney, NSW |
| 3 | HMAS Cerberus |
Join Navy’s newest recruits as they undertake their initial recruit training and progress to specialist employment training. Location: Mornington Peninsula, VIC |
| 4 | Naval Aviation, Officer and Combat Survivability Training |
Engage with Navy’s emerging leaders as they undertake initial training and witness Navy’s aviation capability. Location: Jervis Bay, NSW |
| 5 | Army Aviation |
Join Army’s rotary wing pilots and gain an insight into the Army aviation capabilities. Location: Holsworthy, NSW or Townsville, QLD |
| 6 | Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme |
Work alongside the soldiers and local community as they deliver a range of vocational skills and training programs to the Torres Strait communities. Location: Torres Strait, QLD |
| 7 | Regional Force Surveillance |
Unit participate in an on-country patrol with one of the Regional Force Surveillance Units as they conduct remote area, land and littoral surveillance, and reconnaissance activities in Australia’s North and North West. Location: Darwin, NT or Cairns, QLD |
| 8 | Jungle Training Wing - Exercise Regional Warfighter 6 |
Join soldiers as they conduct basic and advanced jungle warfare training in terrain typical of the South East Asia or Indo-Pacific region. Location: Tully, QLD |
| 9 | RAAF Base East Sale |
Engage with Air Force’s emerging leaders as they undertake initial training and observe trainee pilots in the Pilatus PC21 turboprop trainer. Location: East Sale, VIC |
| 10 | RAAF Base Amberley – Amberley Air Show |
Observe a variety of aircraft, which ensure Australia’s air combat capability is maintained. Attend the Amberley Air Show, including aircraft flypasts, and military working dog displays at the ADF’s largest base. Location: Amberley, QLD |
| 11 | RAAF Base Williamtown |
Join the aviators responsible for flying and supporting a variety of aircraft including the F-35A lightning 11, Hawk 127 and the E7A Wedge Tail Airborne Early Warning and Combat aircraft. Location: Williamtown, NSW |
| 12 | Edinburgh Defence Precinct (RAAF Base Edinburgh) |
Gain an insight into the Air Force’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Location: Edinburgh, SA |
| 13 | RAAF Base Wagga Wagga |
Join Air Force’s newly recruited aviators as they undertake their initial military training. Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW |
| 14 | RAAF Base Darwin / Curtin |
Be part of the flying operations from a remote airbase in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre. Location: Darwin, NT and Curtin, WA |
| 15 | Exercise Talisman Sabre |
Experience the largest multi-lateral combined training activity, involving thousands of troops on land and sea. Location: Townsville, QLD |
| 16 | Operation Resolute |
Join the ADF members protecting Australia’s offshore maritime interests aboard a patrol boat and costal surveillance aircraft. Location: Canberra, ACT and Darwin, NT |
| 17 | ADF Space and Cyber Domain Operations |
Gain an understanding of the challenges faced in these rapidly evolving warfighting domains. Participate in hands on activities, which deliver this capability. Location: Canberra, ACT and Adelaide, SA |
| 18 | ADF Logistics Operations |
Join the diverse workforce delivering Defence logistics across multi-tiered security environments, including support to ADF operations, commitments to allies and regional partners. Location: Canberra, ACT and Regional Joint Logistics Command sites |
| 19 | ADF Peace Operations Training Centre |
Join the multinational students participating in elements of the United Nations pre-deployment training focussed on military, police and civilian members deploying in support of United Nations missions. Location: Canberra, ACT |
| 20 | ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute |
Gain an insight into the staff and work conducted at the world-recognised centre for infectious disease research and training. Visit the Soldier Recovery Centre to engage with professional staff and soldiers undergoing treatment. Location: Enoggera, QLD |