57.The important role of ADF partners, current support & areas in need of improvement

<div>This week I talk with Minister For Defence Personnel & Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester about the important role partners and families play for ADF members, veterans and the defence force overall.</div> <div> </div> <div>We also have an open and real conversation about:</div> <div> <ul> <li>Why ADF members, on average, only stay in defence for 8 years</li> <li>Minister Chester's take on the typical 2020 defence partner & family</li> <li>The key issues ADF partners & families face and areas in need of improvement </li> <li>Access to flexible work arrangements & the culture that often prevents members from making use of it</li> <li>The inconsistent support and programs offered across Australia </li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Minister Chester's priorities going forward & his appreciation for all that partners and families do</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Ready to join the MWL community? Click through the link to get connected xx</span></p> <p><a href="https://militarywifelife.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "color: #000000;">www.militarywifelife.com.au</span></a></p> </div>