If you are transitioning from the Australian Defence Force the Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS) is designed to help facilitate your transition from Defence to civilian employment through training and financial support and this includes medical discharges. There are three levels of CTAS eligibility which provide varying levels of entitlements for those members who are discharging; CTAS Level 1, 2 and 3 – Medical discharges are automatically eligible for CTAS Level 3. It is important to note that benefits are determined based upon length of service in the ADF. To apply for CTAS you should seek our your local ADF Transitions Officer.
Career Transition Assistance Scheme
There are several benefits covered under Career Transition Assistance Scheme, which include;
Job Search Preparation Workshop – a two-day workshop covering all aspects of applying for civilian employment;
- Career Transition Training – Access to vocational education and training to assist your employment prospects in the civilian sector;
- Career Transition Management Coaching – Coaching to assist you to identify your skills, future career options, develop interview skills and learn effective job seeking;
- Resume Coaching – Resume coaching for eligible veterans for up to $235; and
- Partner Employee Assistance Program – A program that provides funding towards initiatives to assist partners of ADF veterans with the immediate difficulties of finding employment when they relocate due to a posting or their ADF partner is medically discharging. (Only eligible to veterans who are medically discharging).
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Through Career |
Pre-transition date*
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Post-transition
up to
12 months up to 24 months |
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ADF Member and Family Transition Seminar
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Yes
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Yes
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Case-by-case
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Case-by-case
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Job Search Preparation Workshop
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Case-by-case
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Transition Coaching (ADF Transition Coach)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Approved Absence
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Career Transition Training (CTT)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Travel to support CTT
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Career Transition Coaching (External provider)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Financial advice contribution
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Personalised Career and Employment Program
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Post-transition survey
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes
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Yes
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Transitioning from the Australian Defence Force
Regardless if you are transitioning from the Australian Defence Force after serving your Initial Minimum Period of Service, or if you are medically transitioning after a long career, there is an abundance of resources which are relevant to your transition, and we believe it is important to be prepared for your transition. The following links provide guidance on everything from the administrative requirements of transitioning from the ADF to applying for a Veteran Card.
Defence Community Organisation – Leaving the ADF – Your Transition
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families
Australian Government – Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Veteran Card (White & Gold Card)
https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/health-support/veteran-healthcare-cards/veteran-card
Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Factsheets
https://www.dva.gov.au/about/publications/what-happened-factsheets
Contact National Service Financial today to find out more about Career Transition Assistance Scheme.