Dogs Day Out: Sunday 18 October

ADF members, their families and their precious pooches are invited to join us for a morning of furry play at Solaris Recreation Reserve in Burdell. Enjoy the company of other dog lovers while your furry mates are socialising. The Townsville District Police and Neighbourhood Watch will be providing a free "Dogs on Patrol" engraved dog tag. Come and talk to Angel-Paws Inc who will have information on animal fostering and adoption. Doggy treats will be provided. Bookings are essential

Register your team today: The (almost) Amazing Race - 30 October

It is almost that time of year again! Our annual "Almost Amazing Race" will be bigger & better this year. As part of Veteran's Health Week, we will be opening up categories for Units, families and School students (must be accompanied by an adult). Teams are invited to jog, walk or sprint their way through a series of checkpoints and challenges in a race against the clock to find the most clues.  Enter a team (no more than 6 people), test your skill and have some fun. We will be looking for the most original team name and the best dressed team. The event is suitable for everyone from families with prams through to teens, couples and single members.

Wanna a coffee @ Wadda Mooli? Meet other parents

Townsville Family Life’s Parent group are having a catch up at Wadda Mooli Park on Friday 9 October between 9.30 and 11.30am. The best playground in town now has one of the best cafes in town right next door! These events are a chance to catch up casually with other local parents and kids. Come and go during this event, whenever suits you. This is a self-funded event with attendees purchasing their own food and drinks.

So what is Townsville Family Life? It is a safe space, a place for parents, whether local, relocating or visiting, to connect with our community and with each other. Join Townsville Parent Community on Facebook for updates.

Defence Family Helpline

For advice, support or local community information, contact our all-hours Defence Family Helpline. Run by the Defence Community Organisation, the Helpline is the best way to access the programs and services that we offer to help Defence families manage the military way of life.