Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP)
Program Details
The Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP) will help prepare you to meet the requirements for entry. It runs for 17 weeks, and you’ll be fully paid while you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a career in the Army.
You’re encouraged to contact our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist Recruiting Team who are serving ADF members. They can explain the program and guide you through the application process.
What You'll Gain
- Education: Maths and English as part of a Certificate II in Vocational Skills and Work, First Aid training.
- Army Skills: Military history and customs, routine, basic drill and teamwork.
- Personal Development: Self-confidence, mindset, leadership and resilience training.
- Fitness: Including circuit, strength and endurance training.
- Adventure: Undertaking caving, roping, abseiling or kayaking.
- Cultural Activities: Mentoring, Indigenous history and cultural experiences.
Successful completion of the program will give you a TAFE Cert II in Skills for Work and Study.
Where You'll Go
Who Will Mentor You
Check out some of our other Indigenous job programs
Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program (IPRP)
A 6-week program to get you ready for basic training before you start your career.
Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP)
This fully paid 21-week program will help prepare you for the Navy education and fitness entry requirements.





