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Defence Housing Australia DHA provides housing and related services for Defence members and their families. View DHA’s Privacy Policy in our about section.

📣 Exciting news: introducing DHA’s new virtual assistant Now available in Online Services, our new DHA Virtual Assistant...
15/10/2026

📣 Exciting news: introducing DHA’s new virtual assistant

Now available in Online Services, our new DHA Virtual Assistant is making it easier for you to find housing information when you need it.

Available 24/7, the DHA Virtual Assistant can help Defence members and their authorised delegate with a range of common enquiries, giving you faster access to support and information online.

Log in and explore the new Virtual Assistant today, available in Online Services or check out the link in our bio to learn more.

Posting without your family? Or relocating on your own?Rental allowance isn't always the only housing option available. ...
07/10/2026

Posting without your family? Or relocating on your own?
Rental allowance isn't always the only housing option available. Check out Housing Help on our website to learn more about your options.

Defence members serve wherever they are needed, and we support their postings across metropolitan, regional and vastly r...
30/09/2026

Defence members serve wherever they are needed, and we support their postings across metropolitan, regional and vastly remote locations by providing housing that members and their families can call a home. This includes on Thursday Island, around 40 kilometres off the northern tip of mainland Australia, where we’ve just completed construction of a second home, ready to support a Defence family.

Like the recently completed modular homes at RAAF Base Scherger, delivering housing in remote Far North Queensland requires careful planning and practical solutions. For the Thursday Island build, materials were shipped from Cairns on cargo vessels that operated twice a week and took 2 to 3 days to reach the island, with wet weather adding further complexity to their delivery.

The old properties were replaced with a new and modern design that met the requirement of local conditions, including withstanding potential winds of up to 61 metres per second.

The project was delivered by Queensland Building and managed by DHA on behalf of Defence Australia The completed home is now ready to support a Defence member and their family posted to Thursday Island.

Not all members will see the same housing options. Here's what can influence your eligibility.
23/09/2026

Not all members will see the same housing options. Here's what can influence your eligibility.

We know that being posted to remote locations come with their own unique climate and weather challenges, so we’re excite...
16/09/2026

We know that being posted to remote locations come with their own unique climate and weather challenges, so we’re excited to share brand-new housing that has been delivered to RAAF Base Scherger in Far North Queensland.

These aren’t your average builds. We’ve worked closely with Defence and members on input and with Queensland builder Oly Homes to custom-design these properties specifically for the tropical climate. Think raised properties, air-conditioning units designed to extract moisture, durable non-timber decking, and high-sheen mould-resistant paint for a region susceptibility to heat, humidity and flooding.

The properties have finished their on-site set-up, and will soon be available on HomeFind for selection by designated members posted to RAAF Scherger.

We can’t wait to welcome members into these new homes.

Find our more about the design of these homes through the link in our bio.

The lead up to posting can feel overwhelming, especially when you're seeking housing and planning to physically relocate...
09/09/2026

The lead up to posting can feel overwhelming, especially when you're seeking housing and planning to physically relocate at the same time. These are just a few of the common questions and misconceptions we hear from members during this time.

Find more information through Housing Help and Online Services via the link in our bio.

07/09/2026

Behind every DHA-leased property is a story.

For Defence members and their families, it's the comfort of knowing they have a home to move into when they need to relocate.

For investors, it's the certainty that comes from a long-term lease arrangement and a trusted Australian Government Business Enterprise as their tenant.

In this video, hear first-hand from Defence families and DHA investors as they share how a DHA lease provides confidence, certainty and the opportunity to support those who serve our country.

Make sure you’re across your housing options (including the benefits of DHA-managed housing) before locking down a prope...
01/09/2026

Make sure you’re across your housing options (including the benefits of DHA-managed housing) before locking down a property.

Visit our Housing Help and DHA vs Rental Allowance webpages through the link in our bios to get started. 🔗

Key differences exist between DHA housing and receiving rent allowance for a private rental property. Here’s an initial ...
24/08/2026

Key differences exist between DHA housing and receiving rent allowance for a private rental property.
Here’s an initial 3 but for more, head to https://bit.ly/4wPCRmr

Starting your property search ahead of your next posting? These are the housing options that may be available to you.
17/08/2026

Starting your property search ahead of your next posting? These are the housing options that may be available to you.

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