Become a Participant

Young Diggers provides a variety of support services and programs to help serving and ex-serving personnel of the Australian Defence Force, their dependents and direct family members.

Join the Dog Squad Today

To qualify as a Service Member

  • A serving or ex-serving member of the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force, Fire Fighter, Emergency Responder, Correctional Officer and Australian Federal Police who have served on peacekeeping missions
  • If ex-serving, have an honourable discharge certificate

Applications for the Young Diggers Dog Squad Program are now closed until 1 August 2026

The 2026 ‘Rookies’ intake is now fully allocated and actively progressing through training and assessment within the program.

Applications submitted prior to the closure date (28/5/2026) will continue to be processed through the normal assessment pathway.

If you are experiencing distress, mental health concerns, or require immediate support, please contact your treating mental health professional, General Practitioner, or Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046.

We thank the Veteran and First Responder community for their ongoing support and understanding.

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