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Transitioning from service

Have you transitioned from service, or are you thinking about transitioning? Everything you need to know about transitioning and your super.

Leaving the ADF is a major life event that could have a significant impact on your financial future. It's important to consider all your options and plan for your retirement accordingly.

Once you transition, you cannot contribute to MilitarySuper or DFRDB. The options available to you will depend on your age and reason for transitioning. Select your fund and download relevant documents below to find out more.

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Downloads for DFRDB

Invalidity benefits

Look into your options if you are not likely to work again due to an incapacitating condition.

Your benefit options for redundancy or retrenchment

This factsheet outlines your DFRDB benefit options in case of retrenchment or redundancy.

Retirement benefits

This factsheet outlines your DFRDB benefit options when you choose to retire.

DFRDB Book

This booklet provides information on the main features of DFRDB. It covers how benefits are calculated when a member leaves the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Use this booklet to understand the DFRDB entitlements.

ADF medical transition

Protecting your financial future if you're medically transitioning from ADF.

Read more about ADF medical transition