ATDP

Training Pathway

The training pathway is for new and existing entrants to Military Advocacy to provide them with structured and guided learning so they may acquire the skills and knowledge required by their chosen Unit of Competency

Organisation Authorised Persons - To nominate a person to undertake training , click the Manage Your Organisation below.

RPL Pathway

If you have already acquired the knowledge and skills relevant to a Course in Military Advocacy (11019NAT) Wellbeing or Compensation Unit of Competency you may wish to be assessed for a qualification. For both streams there is a need to demonstrate experience at applying your skills and knowledge within the Veteran Community.

For further information regarding training or assessment as an advocate under ATDP contact your Organisation or email ADVOCACY.TRAINING@dva.gov.au

Course in Military Advocacy

The Course in Military Advocacy (CiMA) is available to individuals nominated and endorsed by an Ex-Service Organisation (ESO) that offers free advocacy services to serving and ex-serving members of the armed forces and their dependants. The program is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Please click on this link for further information about the Course in Military Advocacy, which is available through our partnering Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Major Training Services (RTO 90748).

Trainees must be nominated by their sponsoring ESO using the online nomination form on the ATDP portal. Once this is accepted by ATDP, trainees must complete the online enrolment form, also available through the ATDP portal, to be formally enrolled with the RTO.

Trainees must remain affiliated with a nominating ESO for the duration of the Course in Military Advocacy. Nomination and affiliation are at the discretion of the ESO. If an ESO or trainee ceases their affiliation with the other at any stage of the training program, the trainee will be unable to continue until the ESO reinstates its endorsement or an alternative ESO submits a nomination.

Maintaining the ATDP Advocacy Register (AR)

There are many benefits for keeping the ATDP Advocacy Register (AR) up-to-date. The register is a source where veterans (and those seeking help from advocates) can come and search for a local advocate. The individual advocate names are protected and are not displayed in the search results, however, the Organisation contact person is listed together with the advocates’ level of qualifications.

The AR is managed by the Organisation Authorised Person/s who needs to regularly update the contact details. The Organisation Authorised Person can also add/remove advocates from their Organisation, as necessary.

There is a requirement to update the register once every twelve months to remain current and visible on the register. If you have any questions about the AR please look at our Frequently Asked Questions on the Advocacy Register (advocateregister.org.au) or email ADVOCACY.TRAINING@DVA.GOV.AU

Oct 28, 2026 ATDP Communications

Improved ATDP Communications. Newsrooms & Newsletters

Newsroom

The Newsroom provides messages about ATDP-specific activities and other information relating to the Course in Military Advocacy. The Newsroom is available at the top of the front page of the ATDP homepage.

Updates and Information

The following four sections are only accessible after logging into the ATDP portal. After logging in, select ‘News and Information’ from the menu at the top of the page.

ATDP Statistics

This section provides statistical information about ATDP.

DVA Updates

This section includes DVA news updates and information from DVA business areas.

DVA Businesslines

This section includes DVA Businesslines. Businesslines provide information about changes to legislation, policy and programs which may be of interest to the ATDP community.

DVA QUEST Videos

This section includes QUEST training videos. They provide information about legislation, policy and programs which may be of interest to the ATDP community.

10 Sept, 2025 ATDP Communications

New Email Contact: ADVOCACY.TRAINING@DVA.GOV.AU

Effective 01 July 2025, contact email addresses for the Course in Military Advocacy, Continuous Professional Development and the Advocacy Training and Development Program will be consolidated into a single email contact: ADVOCACY.TRAINING@DVA.GOV.AU

This change is part of our effort to streamline communication, improve response times, and ensure a more consistent and efficient service for everyone.

Please update your records and send all future correspondence to the new email address. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to continuing to support you with this improved administration system.

If you have any questions or need assistance during this change, please reach out using the new contact email.

Thank you,

Advocacy Training Section

23 June 2025 ATDP Communications

Help us support the veteran community by volunteering as an advocate or advocate support officer.

This Information Pack outlines broadly what our volunteer advocates and advocate support officers do to assist our members and clients.

You will find out about:

The benefits of volunteering as an advocate or advocate support officer,
More about our advocates and advocate support officers’ roles,
What commitments our volunteers are making,
The training and support we and the Advocacy Training and Development Program (ATDP) provide, and
What insurance cover is provided to advocates by the Veterans’ Indemnity and Training Association (VITA)

The Information Pack can be downloaded as a Word Template and you can customize it for your ex-service organisation or Veterans Support Centre and distribute it electronically - or print out hard copies for your members.

Feb 10, 2023 ATDP Communications

ATDP assessment programs or workshops by invitation

Note: Future ATDP training will be amended in accordance with the VETS Act legislation reform occurring on 1 July 2026. The Compensation L2 C&A (BNE) in January will include the VEA, DRCA and MRCA Acts. All programs from February 2026 onwards are expected to include only the amended MRCA Act. In-person programs will proceed only if minimum numbers are met.

ATDP ENDORSED CPD EVENT APPLICATION FORM

This form is to be used by the event convenor to apply for ATDP recognition of a CPD event.

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ATDP

Training Pathway

RPL Pathway

Advocacy Training and Development Program (ATDP)

Course in Military Advocacy

Maintaining the ATDP Advocacy Register (AR)

Improved ATDP Communications. Newsrooms & Newsletters

Newsroom

Updates and Information

ATDP Statistics

DVA Updates

DVA Businesslines

DVA QUEST Videos

New Email Contact: ADVOCACY.TRAINING@DVA.GOV.AU

Help us support the veteran community by volunteering as an advocate or advocate support officer.

4-Nov-2026

18-Nov-2026

ATDP assessment programs or workshops by invitation

Compensation L2 C&A

FLP Common M1

FLP Wellbeing M2

FLP Common M1

FLP Compensation M3

FLP Common M1

FLP Compensation M3

FLP Common M1

FLP Wellbeing M2

Mentoring Workshop

FLP Common M1

FLP Compensation M3

Wellbeing L2 C&A

Quick Links

ATDP ENDORSED CPD EVENT APPLICATION FORM

How to Guides

Manage Your ESO