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The Australian Defence Force is a big believer in education and all the benefits that ongoing study can bring to your career and your own personal development. But we also know that many people struggle with the demands of balancing a job and class and exam commitments. That is why we offer so many opportunities to undertake sponsored study and as a bonus the chance to get a taste of life in the Defence Force.
Whilst studying at ADFA you will be living on campus in one of many accommodation buildings that house around 50 other cadets. You will each have your own bedrooms which are comfortable and private. Bathroom and laundry facilities are shared between four cadets and each block has a common recreation area where cadets can relax, kick back and socialise together.
Cadets in their first and second years at ADFA live and train in Tri-Service (combined Navy, Army and Air Force) Divisions. Third year cadets live in a Single Service environment to develop greater familiarity with their chosen Service.
In addition to individual accommodation, each block has a common recreation area with pay telephone, refrigerator, microwave oven, television, and stereo. There are also a number of barbecue areas within the accommodation precinct which are regularly used for Divisional social activities.
There's never a dull moment at ADFA, it offers all sorts of exciting mental and physical challenges. We have a fantastic sports program, allowing you to take part in just about any sport in the local area. Sport provides you with opportunities to meet and socialise with members of other teams. However, sports are not limited to team events: individual excellence in such sports as athletics, swimming, fencing, sailing and shooting is also encouraged. Participation in sport is not compulsory although involvement in at least one sport each season is strongly encouraged.
Relax
Most people don't realise that being a member of the Defence Force is, in many ways, just like a regular job. Once your study commitments are complete, there's plenty of time to enjoy yourself. There are always lots of opportunities to socialise at ADFA. Regular social events are held both on and off campus, including formal Mess dinners, sporting social functions and other social gatherings.
Time off and away
After the Initial Training period your time commitments will be very similar to that of a normal civilian university. And if you want to go home during your mid or end of year break, ADFA will pay your return fare twice every year.
Living in Canberra gives you an enormous variety of places to visit like museums, galleries, restaurants and bars. A vibrant and young city, Canberra has a thriving entertainment scene. From nightlife to licensed clubs, theatre, festivals and live music. With over 300 restaurants, cafes and pubs there's something to appeal to everyone
Canberra is filled with stylish cocktail lounges, fantastic clubs, and traditional pubs offering live music, beer gardens and sporting telecasts. Many of these are situated in the city centre, but for a more relaxed experience the fashionable inner city suburbs of Kingston, Manuka and Dickson may strike your fancy.
Canberra is also home to many of Australia's top attractions, from the Australian War Memorial to Parliament House. Here are just a few:
The Deep Space Communications Complex at Tidbinbilla is one of the most sophisticated of its kind and has the largest communications antenna in the southern hemisphere. Its size and position has meant that, for the last 40 years it has played a key role with NASA, even being involved in the moon landing.
The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. Here you have the opportunity to see various exhibitions and learn about past wars and military operations. You can also pay your respects in the Hall of Memory, the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of Reflection, and the Roll of Honour, listing 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war.
See inside the life of an elite athlete and the world class facilities they have at their fingertips. You can tour the complex with an athlete as your guide, and even have the opportunity to test you skills at tennis, swimming or many of the other facilities open to the public.
The National Museum of Australia is the first museum of its kind in this country. It is devoted to showing exhibitions about Australia as a nation, its land, and its people. This allows local and international visitors the opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian.
Whether you want to relax in a stylish cafe, dine with a lake view, or take a trip to one of the local wineries, Canberra is a great destination for food lovers and the dining scene is constantly getting better.
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