Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Webb as the new Defence Family Advocate of Australia.

Ms.

Webb brings her personal experience to the forefront as the lead advocate for the families of 84,000 current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.

“I am genuinely passionate about advocating for Defence families to ensure they have a voice and feel heard at the highest levels of decision and policy-making,” said Ms.

Webb.

“I have been a spouse of a serving member, an Army Reservist, and a mother to children raised in a Defence home.

”Ms.

Webb expressed her humility in taking on a role that allows her to make positive and sustainable changes for Defence families, both now and in the future.

“I look forward to working with the DFA team, who have proven their dedication to championing the interests of current serving ADF members.

”Ms.

Webb joins DFA after serving as the inaugural Riverina Veteran Wellbeing Centre Manager since 2021.

Following the resignation of the former Defence Family Advocate and Deputy Defence Family Advocate in August 2023, DFA has been operating under caretaker arrangements, with the team at less than 70 percent of its full capacity.

During this time, DFA has made significant contributions to ongoing national priorities and working groups, including the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Stakeholder Reference Group and the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy Steering Committee and Working Group.

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