The Report of the Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA (November 2011) (ADFA Report) made 31 wide ranging recommendations to effect significant cultural change. The ADF accepted all the recommendations made – 30 in full and one in principle.

The Audit commenced in September 2012 and was completed in February 2013 with some additional clarifying material received in March 2013. Any reference in this report to the completion of the Audit refers to the end of February 2013.

ADFA has made significant progress in implementing the Review’s recommendations. The senior leaders at ADFA are committed to cultural change and have worked with a view to embedding reforms. Further work is required in certain areas, including in the development and delivery of an evidence based sexual ethics program with an expert educator. Continued efforts are also required to separate concepts of equity and diversity from the complaints process. Ongoing training on and evaluation of the complaints process is required to ensure it is responsive and effective. The establishment of Residential Support Officers has been a positive and valuable addition to ADFA – both for staff and undergraduates. The development of a new Unacceptable Behaviour Survey applicable to ADFA and other recruit and training settings provides a promising benchmarking tool.