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Australian Defence Force Academy ADFA is a learning branch of the Australian Defence College and sits within the group of the Vice Chief of the Defence Force.

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is an Australian military training institution, combining study for an undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales Canberra with military training for midshipmen and officer cadets of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. The Australian Defence Force Academy consists of close to 1000 undergraduates from the Australian Navy, Army and Air Force who train for careers as the future junior leaders of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). ADFA also caters for 1500 postgraduate students, educates current junior and mid-level leaders through the Capability & Technology Management College, trains the ADF's chaplains through the Defence Force Chaplains College and Australia's Federation Guard who provide tri-service ceremonial support.

ADFA recently welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence, General Tea Seiha, to the Acad...
21/09/2026

ADFA recently welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence, General Tea Seiha, to the Academy as part of his first official Australian visit.

The visit focused on showcasing our campus, joint military education and training offerings, and the experiences of our Cambodian International Trainee Officers living and studying at ADFA.

ADFA recently hosted UK Armed Forces Basketball for a friendly basketball game as part of their Australian tour. In a ti...
13/09/2026

ADFA recently hosted UK Armed Forces Basketball for a friendly basketball game as part of their Australian tour.

In a tightly contested battle, the visitors beat our Hawks by a single point, securing a 51-50 victory.

This was a great opportunity for our Trainee Officers to connect with their UK counterparts!

We wish them luck for the remainder of their tour! 🏀

✅: Leadership Challenge Three completeCongratulations to our third year Trainee Officers (TOs) for completing their thir...
10/09/2026

✅: Leadership Challenge Three complete

Congratulations to our third year Trainee Officers (TOs) for completing their third and final Leadership Challenge over the last fortnight.

These challenges test our TOs leadership, teamwork and resilience skills through a series of exercises simulating what they may experience as leaders of our fleets, brigades and squadrons.

The completion of Leadership Challenge Three is a major milestone for our final year TO’s and they are now on the downward stretch towards graduation in December!

Did you visit ADFA’s International Students Association stall at Open Day?Our international trainee officers from partne...
27/08/2026

Did you visit ADFA’s International Students Association stall at Open Day?

Our international trainee officers from partner nations were on hand to showcase their local cuisines and share experiences of military service from across the globe with attendees!

👏 | It’s a wrapADFA Open Day is officially over and out for 2026!Thank you to everybody who attended – we had an enormou...
15/08/2026

👏 | It’s a wrap

ADFA Open Day is officially over and out for 2026!

Thank you to everybody who attended – we had an enormous turnout of visitors from Canberra and across the country!

We hope you had as much fun as we did.

Bring on

ADFA Open Day is in full swing until 4pm!Check-out some of our highlights from the morning 👇🏻
15/08/2026

ADFA Open Day is in full swing until 4pm!

Check-out some of our highlights from the morning 👇🏻

15/08/2026

🎉| Kick-off time!

It’s go time for the 2026 ADFA Open Day and we can’t wait to share what the Academy is all about with you.

A reminder there is no parking on campus, with the best option to park at the Russell or Campbell Park Offices and catch a free Transport Canberra shuttle service to ADFA.

If you can’t join us today, visit https://adfaopenday.adfcareers.gov.au/home to learn more about how you can kick-start your career as a future leader of our Navy, Army and Air Force.

✔ | Open Day checklistWe can’t wait to welcome you to our campus tomorrow for ADFA Open Day! Check-out some final remind...
14/08/2026

✔ | Open Day checklist

We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus tomorrow for ADFA Open Day!

Check-out some final reminders 👇🏻

🕐: 0900 to 1600
🚗: There is no parking available at ADFA, please catch a free shuttle service from the Russell Offices or Campbell Park.
📘 : View the full event program at www.unsw.edu.au/canberra/open-day

📸: 2025 ADFA Open Day

⚡| ADFA takes on GreaseWell done to the ADFA Performing Arts Company for delivering an outstanding performance of Grease...
13/08/2026

⚡| ADFA takes on Grease

Well done to the ADFA Performing Arts Company for delivering an outstanding performance of Grease last week 👏.

As ADFA marks its 40th anniversary, it is fitting that Grease takes to the stage once again, having been the Academy’s very first production 40 years ago.

Shout-out to everybody involved in making our 2026 production such a success and a huge thank you to everyone who attended!

Address

Northcott Drive Campbell
Canberra, ACT
2612

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+61131901

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