The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is the:

- Australian Navy Cadets (ANC)
- Australian Army Cadets (AAC)
- Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

The ADF Cadets is a community-based organisation made up of 25,000 youth and 2000 adult staff in more than 430 units throughout Australia. The ADFC aspires to be Australia's leading youth development organisation recognised by the community as developing youth with a sense of purpose, responsibility, respect of self and others, leadership ability and a commitment to voluntary service. As an ADFC Cadet, young Australians are able to take part in adventurous, fulfilling and educational activities in a military setting. The opportunities provided through the ADFC are made possible because of the thousands of qualified adult volunteer officers and instructors operating in cadet units all over Australia. The ADFC is strongly supported by the Australian Defence Force. Serving military personnel work hand in hand with the Navy, Army and Air Force Cadet Corps to support ADFC activities. For many youth, participation in the ADF Cadets is the first voluntary step towards recruitment in the permanent forces or reserve forces. For those who choose to pursue non-military careers, they leave Cadets with skills and attributes that set them up for life.

More information on the Australian Air Force Cadets is located on their website at http://www.cadetnet.gov.au