Defence
Last Wednesday at morning tea defence students with a friend came along for our first lunch activity, a great time was had by all, very exciting and so exciting that we forgot to take some photos of all the action going on!! Each week this activity will run so be sure to remind your child/children that it is open - morning tea on Wednesdays in the spare 3A classroom.
Also last week on Friday afternoon we had a casual "coffee and cake" for defence parents, where some of our new defence families were able to meet some of our other families. It was very nice to have this catch up, so look out for the next one next term.
Don't forget other activities that DCO have advertised.......
Tuesday Coffee Connections – 30th March – EASTER!
Where Otto’s at The Precinct – mezzanine level
When 9.30am Tuesday 30th March
Register DCO Townsville Eventbrite – bookings for this event not yet open – will be sent via e-Newsflash
March 26th ‘Tropical Fridays’ – Adults Only Dinner Night Out
Fancy an adults-only night out? Then meet us for dinner on the deck at the Townsville Yacht Club! Our Tropical Friday themed dinner is sure to be lots of fun so get in the spirit by wearing your tropical-Friday threads – the brighter the better!!
Tickets are essential and are limited to two per registration.
Where Townsville Yacht Club (1 Plume St, South Townsville)
When 7.00pm Friday 26th March
Register DCO Townsville Eventbrite – bookings for this event not yet open – will be sent via e-Newsflash
Defence Holidays NQ
Defence Holidays NQ provide affordable holidays for Defence staff, personnel and families.
Easter and the school holidays will be here before we know it, so to organise your Easter holiday – or any upcoming getaway - contact Sarah or Amanda at the Lavarack office on
4725 3842 or by emailing admin@defenceholidaysnq.com.au
Geckos Family Centre North Queensland
Geckos Family Centre at Lavarack Barracks is a tri-service facility providing services, support and activities to enhance family resilience in the North Queensland Defence Community. Geckos offers a range of formal and informal activities catering to Defence members, partners and families such as playgroups, parent groups, boot camps, yoga, and sewing group. Check out their Facebook page to keep up to date with the activities and events held throughout the year: Geckos Family Centre
Australian Military Wives Choir Townsville
The AMW Choir welcomes wives, partners, girlfriends, mothers, daughters, sisters and female ADF members. If you love to sing, we’d love you to join us. No auditions or experience required.
Come along to our Townsville open night, Thursday 18th February 7pm – 8.30pm and give it a try! Can’t make it this night? Send them an email to organise an alternative.
For more info, or to register your interest, contact Michelle at coordinator.townsville@amwchoir.com
Defence Family Helpline
The helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.