Defence
Couple’s Connecting - Relationship Workshop – Wednesday 25th August
The Defence lifestyle can present unique challenges and opportunities for couple’s throughout a member’s career; navigating absence and mobility while moving through various life stages.
Changes can mean, at times, that couples may need to dedicate time to re-connect and re-establish their relationship.
DMFS Townsville social workers are offering a two hour interactive relationship workshop that will provide Defence members and their partners an opportunity to learn new skills and strategies to maintain a healthy relationship. This session may be particularly useful to couple’s who are looking to re-connect following a period of service related absence. However, all couples may benefit from time to connect with their partner in a supportive environment.
Start time is 6pm however light refreshments will be provided from 5.30pm, so arrive a little earlier if you’re feeling peckish!
When: Wednesday 25 August 2021
Time: 5:30pm-6pm refreshments; 6pm-8pm Workshop
Where: DMFS Townsville Office – 340 Ross River Rd
RSVP: Eventbrite to come, you can register your interest at DFMS.townsville@defence.gov.au
Geckos’ Mums, Bumps & Bubs – with Mum2You – Tuesday 24th August
Join us for Mums, Bumps and Bubs with a special visit from Mum2You.
Krystle is a qualified and experienced child health nurse that will discuss sleep, nutrition and answer any questions you may have. Krystle will discuss how to "speak baby" and this private session will allow your individual concerns or questions to be addressed.
Morning tea will be provided.
Tickets are normally $42 each, but Geckos is able to subsidise these to $5 per adult.
When: Tuesday 24th August
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks
Register: Geckos Mum2You-TryBooking
Geckos’ Sunset Cruise – 16th October – tickets on sale 5th August
Geckos is calling you aboard to enjoy a night of great company whilst Sealink spoils you with a private function admiring the sunset on the water, overlooking the night lights of Townsville City, The Strand & Magnetic Island.
This event is for persons over the age of 18yrs only.
What is included in your $50 ticket (usually $95)?
- 2-hour sunset cruise: 16th of October, 5pm - 7pm
- 1 x welcome drink for each guest
- Antipasto platters
- Live entertainment
Tickets open on Thursday the 5th August via the link below (Please note this event is for persons over the age of 18yrs only.)
https://www.trybooking.com/BTGPA
Departure Location:
SeaLink Ferry Terminal
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD 4810
If required, more information is available from the friendly team at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks ph 07 4446 1238.
Lavarack Barracks Legacy Open Day – Saturday August 28th
3rd Brigade will be hosting their annual Lavarack Barracks Legacy Open Day on Saturday 28th August from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
This is a fundraising events with all proceeds from the day going directly to Legacy.
Your attendance and support will be greatly appreciated.
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@