Defence
A friendly reminder from your local DSM......
Defence Activity Club is on every Wednesday at morning tea in the spare 3A classroom for all defence students and a friend.
Breakfast program in the Hall from 8am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Pop in for a hello anytime and take away a quick bite as well, you can see Zita on Tuesdays and Haylie on Thursdays and on some Fridays. Donations of spreads are always welcome, jams and vegemite, NO peanut based spreads please as we are a nut free school.
If you have any concerns about your student or any defence matter please contact Zita or Haylie on either email.....
Holy Spirit Catholic School DSMs
hstanhope@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au
zwhiteside@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au
or contact the office and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Defence Member and Family Support
On 1 July our name changed from Defence Community Organisation (DCO) to Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS).
Our new name reflects our vision, what we do and who we do it for. While our name has changed, there will be no changes to any of the services or programs offered to ADF members and their families.
Find us online at www.defence.gov.au/members-
Parent Course: Engaging Adolescents – Tuesday August 3rd, 10th, 17th
Open Arms is presenting a three session program for parents and carers of adolescents aged 11 and up which will help you to develop a new understanding of adolescents and give you the skills to build a positive and respectful relationship with your teenager, assist your teenager to determine appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, and develop strategies for dealing with unacceptable behaviour.
The program is free for current and ex-serving ADF members and their partners.
Sessions run from 9am – 11.30am on Tuesday August 3, 10 and 17.
To register, contact Open Arms ASAP on 1800 011 046 or email openarms.northqld@dva.gov.au
Defence Member and Family Helpline
For advice, support or local community information, contact our all-hours Defence Member and Family Helpline. Run by Defence Member and Family Support, 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.
The helpline is available 24/7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.
Phone 1800 624 608, or email memberandfamilyhelpline@