Could Adaptive Sport be Key to Solving the Retention Challenge in the ADF?

This article argues for a renewed focus on sport and competition to promote faster recovery, improved retention, and a better organisational culture.

The Australian Defence Force’s ongoing challenge of retention has been well commentated and documented. In 2021, the Australian Army saw 11.9% of its force separate, with almost a third of those separations being involuntary – including medical discharges.