Allergy Policy

We all want to keep the Australian Army Cadets safe, fun and accessible to all young Australians.

Due to the increased prevalence of allergies in the community, we’ve developed an allergy management policy and information pack that applies to existing and potential cadets, cadet staff and parents and guardians.

The policy and pack will assist in managing allergies to a best practice standard.

Get to know it

Familiarising yourself with the policy and information pack will be essential before cadets can access the Combat Ration Pack.

This page provides all the information you need to know about the policy and pack. If you have any queries, please speak to your chain of command.

COMD AAC Directive - Management of Health Conditions - 27 Jan 10

AAC Policy - Management of Health Conditions

Allergy Management Policy - Principles

Presentation on signs and symptoms

Watch the DVD

Click here to watch the DVD on Allergy Policy.

Click here to watch the DVD on Combat Ration Packs.

(requires CadetNet login)

Get the plan

An allergy management plan is currently being developed for use in all units.

In the meantime, staff are strongly encouraged to document management plans and information for cadets with allergies.

Here are some useful plans you might like to use in the interim:

Management Plan 1

Management Plan 2

Ban on ADF Ration Packs

The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC, has issued an order (CDF/OUT/2007/400) directing that from May 2007, all members of the ADF Cadets not be issued with, or consume, ADF Combat Ration Packs (CRP).

Accordingly, members of the ADFC are not to be issued with or consume ADF CRP. There are no exceptions or exemptions to this policy. All future ADFC activities are, until further notice, to be planned and conducted on the basis of using rations other than ADF CRP.

There is currently no further information regarding the lifting of this ban.

For further information on the use of Epipens

A series of short videos on the appropriate use of Epipens can be accessed at the EpiClub website. Accessing this site does not fulfill the requirement for training in the use of Epipens.