Defence
Here’s something for those who with fur-babies!
Bring your four-legged furry friends and a coffee and join us for a social morning in the Council’s dog park alongside the picturesque Ross River.
This dog park has the added benefit of having the river beside it so the dogs can have a swim!
*Please note – members, partners and families attend with their pets at their own risk. Please refrain from attending if your pet has aggressive tendencies. Please obtain tickets for humans AND dogs attending*
Where Gleeson’s Weir Park, at the end of Arinya St Cranbrook
When 9.00am - 11.00am Sunday 13th June
Register DCO Townsville - Dogs Day Out - Eventbrite
Wednesday June 16th - Wellbeing Wednesday
ADF partners in Townsville are invited to join us for our next Wellbeing Wednesday session. Take the opportunity to connect with other Defence partners in a relaxed atmosphere, and explore ways to incorporate self-care and self-reflection into your day to day life. The theme for our June session is: Bringing Mindfulness to Life.
This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.
Where DCO Office, Nathan St, Aitkenvale
When 5.30pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 16th June
Registrations open soon @ DCO Townsville Eventbrite
Keep an eye out for an e-Newsflash with more details and the ticket registration link.
Saturday June 26th - My Dad & Me – Mini Chefs!
ADF dads and their kids are invited to a morning that's all about dad and the kids. Each month offers different themed activities that allow dads and their kids to connect through fun. This month our theme will be 'mini chefs'. Keep an eye out on DCO social media for monthly details and remember, this is a mum free zone, so let her enjoy the morning off!
Where Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks
When 9.30am - 11.00am Saturday 26th June
Registrations open soon @ DCO Townsville Eventbrite
Keep an eye out for an e-Newsflash with more details and the ticket registration link later in the month.
Defence Biz Network - 10am Wednesday June 2nd, 16th, 30th
Defence Biz Network invites Defence members, partners, and veterans who have their own small business (or are looking to start one!), to join a networking group that understands the unique challenges that Defence partners' businesses face and is there to support each other through it all. Not everyone understands these challenges, however the members of this group do!
For more information, contact Bonnie on 0475 444 159, or Emma on 0451 794 221, or email tsvdefencebiznetwork@gmail.com
Where DCO Townsville Conference Room
Nathan Business Centre, 340 Nathan St Aitkenvale
Defence Families of Australia (DFA)
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is the official body appointed by the Government to represent the views of Defence Families.
What we do:
· Inform the Government and Defence on the needs of ADF families (DFA team members are partners of current serving members)
· Advocate on behalf of families across a range of issues
· Provide a forum for families to raise issues and concerns
· Inform families on assistance and services available.
Do you need someone to advocate for you? Reach out to the Northern Queensland delegate:
Larissa Ostermann
T: 0418 796 561
Facebook: DFA Northern Queensland
ADF Family Health Program
The ADF Family Health Program has your family covered.
Did you know that the Department of Defence offers ADF families full reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for a number of Medicare recognised services?
The ADF Family Health Program makes healthcare more affordable and accessible for recognised dependants of full-time ADF Members and Reservists on Continuous Full-time Service. Families can claim unlimited reimbursement of gap fees for Medicare recognised GP visits, and also receive a financial allocation (up to $400 per dependant) for use towards allied health and medical specialist services.
East registration and electronic claiming make the Program extremely user friendly.
For more details go to ADF Family Health Program or phone 1300 561 454.
Bring Wellbeing into your everyday parenting – Wednesday 16th June
Denise Svane (Principal Advisor- Mental Health) of the Department of Education and Lee Town from Child & Youth Mental Health Services, are facilitating a free course titled `Wellbeing in Transitions - bringing the Wheel of Wellbeing into your home’.
The Wheel of Wellbeing is a simple, easy to use framework to enhance wellbeing in your life and the life of your family. Together we will explore how you can use this framework to bring wellbeing into your everyday parenting. For more information about this amazing framework please go to Wheel of Well-being.
Date and time: Wednesday 16 June 2021, 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Townsville Community Learning Centre, 78 Thompson Street
Mundingburra, QLD 4812
To register please access this link:
Defence Family Helpline
The helpline is available 24/7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.