Who can join Defence Health

You may either be eligible in your own right or you may have a family relationship with someone who is eligible.

Eligible in your own right

Eligible through a family relationship

You are eligible in your own right to join Defence Health if you:

  • are a serving member of the permanent ADF
  • are a serving member of the ADF Reserve
  • are a former member of the ADF
  • are a current - or former - employee of the Department of Defence, or other government departments that assist or advise Defence
  • are a current – or former – contractor to the Department of Defence
  • are a current – or former - employee of a company or agency contracted to the Department of Defence where you are or were involved in the supply of goods or services to Defence
  • were a member of Defence Health on 12 October 2007

If you are related to someone eligible on the left you can join Defence Health too. By 'related' we mean:

  • Spouse or partner
  • Former spouse or partner
  • Dependent child
  • Adult child (or their partner or dependent child)
  • Sister or brother (or their partner or dependent child)
  • Mother or father
  • Grandchild

 

Still not sure if you're eligible? Please call us on 1800 335 425.

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