The first Women in the ADF Report in 2013 presented information on women’s participation and experience, access to flexible work and sexual harassment and abuse. This report was intended as a

Women currently make up 19.2% of the ADF workforce. [1] Women have served in Australian armed forces since 1899. [2] Until World War II women were restricted to the Australian Army Nursing Service.

Apr 7, 2025 · Women make up just 20.7% of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).. Compared with a decade ago, this is an improvement. But the improvement has stalled. The latest figure represents a mere 0.1% ...

Defence operationalises the priorities outlined in Australia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security through the Defence Gender, Peace and Security Mandate.

Direct entry to all combat roles has been open to women entering the ADF since January 2016. With five years of experience, now is a good time to discuss what it’s like to be a female combat soldier and how to prepare for such a role.

Jul 27, 2024 · In today’s Australian Defence Force women can work in over 200 roles, and receive the same training, salaries and opportunities as men. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals significant progress has been made.

Mar 8, 2025 · According to the Department of Defence, the ADF has an overall female participation rate of 19.2%, and has grown steadily since 2011, when Defence made increasing female participation a priority, with the intent of opening all previously gender restricted roles to …

In 2022-23 more women joined the ADF than separated compared to 2021-22. More women continue to have training and mentoring opportunities for their leadership development since 2021-22. Navy and Air Force have achieved representation of women on all promotion boards.

Mar 24, 2017 · Until 2013, 93% of ADF tasks were open to women, but they weren’t allowed to serve as ‘front-line’ infantry or in Special Forces, where they might be involved in close combat, in armoured or artillery units or in some areas where materials toxic to unborn children were used.

Apr 9, 2020 · This article explains the basic foundations of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and how the ADF integrates Gender, Peace and Security through the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP), as well as discussing ways ADF members can support this plan.