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Defence Assistance Program

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 December 2026 — indicative and subject to change

Tender Overview

ReferenceSEG/FY2026/27/DAP
Issued byDepartment of Defence
LocationWestern Australia : Gascoyne : Goldfields/Esperance : Great Southern : Kimberley : Mid West : Peel : Perth Metropolitan : Pilbara : South West : Wheatbelt New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End Australian Capital Territory Tasmania
CategoryCommunity & Social Services : Community & Social Services (other)

About this advance notice

The Department of Defence is issuing an opportunity for the Defence Assistance Program. The program is available across multiple regions in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. This is an advance notice of a future opportunity.

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Frequently asked questions

The Defence Assistance Program is an opportunity being issued by the Department of Defence.
The Department of Defence is administering the Defence Assistance Program.
The expected release date is 31 December 2026.
The reference number is SEG/FY2026/27/DAP.
This program falls under Community & Social Services and Community & Social Services (other).
Enquiries can be directed to Karinna Shearer at 07 3903 0072 or Karinna.Shearer1@defence.gov.au.

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