Find out about the training and development opportunities
available to Reservists through the Prince of Wales Award scheme
and the Tasman Scheme.
Prince of Wales Award
With the Prince of Wales Award (POWA), you can
apply for up to $8000 to develop your skills and knowledge in your
current civilian job through training and development.
The POWA Scheme rewards selected Australian
Defence Force (ADF) Reservists for their dedication and commitment
to Reserve Service.
It gives you an opportunity to undertake a
training or development activity related to your civilian
occupation or profession.
Applications for the POWA Scheme are called for
annually in a DEFGRAM, usually released in October of each
year.
Applications close in early February and awards
are announced in June.
Reservists can access the current DEFGRAM and DI
on the Defence Intranet.
Training & development types
The POWA covers many types of development and
training, including:
- Australian or overseas courses.
- Attending Australian or overseas conferences.
- Attachments to employment-related companies.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are a Reservist who meets all of the
following:
- A minimum of 3 years Service in the Reserves.
- Hold the following rank:
- Navy: Leading Seaman to Lieutenant Commander (including Navy
Chaplains - Division 1)
- Army: Corporal to Major
- Air Force: Corporal to Squadron Leader.
- Declared efficient in the financial year they apply for the
award.
- A minimum of 3 years Service in the Reserves:
- RAN: A member of the Naval Active or Standby Reserve.
- Australian Army: A member of the Army High Readiness Reserve or
Active Reserve.
- RAAF: A member of the RAAF Reserve (Band 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Need more information?
Prince of Wales Award brochure (PDF, 169kb)
1800 803 485
How to apply
- Read the nomination criteria.
- Talk to your employer (they need to agree to the
nomination).
- Work with your employer on your POWA nomination.
- Send your nomination form to your State or Territory Defence
Reserves Support office.
Find your
local office
Prince of Wales
nomination form (PDF, 124kb)
If you need more information, call 1800 803 485.
Tasman Scheme
Would you like to train with New Zealand Defence
Force for 2 weeks?
Commanding Officers may nominate individuals to participate of
the Tasman Scheme. It lets you travel to New Zealand and work with
a Defence unit similar to your own for 2 weeks.
Nominations are called for annually.
Note: You have to be a Reserve Junior NCO to be participate.
Scheme advantages
The Scheme rewards excellence among Reserve Junior NCOs.
It also means Australia and New Zealand Reservists can work
together when needed, because they've learnt similar skills and
have experienced similar training.
Who can be nominated?
You can be nominated to train in New Zealand if you:
- are an Army, Navy or Air Force Reservist
- are ranked Lance Corporal (E) or Corporal (E)
- have a minimum of 3 years service in the Reserves.
Need more information?
1800 803 485
The Defence Reserves Association (DRA) sponsors the scheme.
Find your local
office
Tasman Scheme
nomination form (PDF, 90kb)
