Defence
Hello and we hope all our fathers and grandfathers were spoiled last Sunday.
Mrs Stanhope is enjoying this week off on Long Service Leave.
This week we are calling all our emerging artists to participate in drawing/colouring all the different ways you can "Get Moving" for Veterans Health Week which is from the 16 October - 24 October.
Using the template that will be provided participants can use paint, crayon, pencils or markers. I will hand these out on Friday (in case your son/daughter wishes to do this over the holidays) with the information sheet and we will collate these all the first week back from holidays and hand deliver them to Open Arms by Friday the 8th October.
These will then be displayed at Open Arms for the duration of Veterans Health Week.
The artwork will be returned to our school afterwards so please ensure your child's name is written on the back in the section provided.
Other news........
Museum of Tropical North Qld Tour – Tuesday 14th September
A trip to Museum of Tropical Queensland is an exciting experience of inquiry and discovery for all ages.Join us on a free guided walk through the Museum – all you’ll need to bring is proof of Townsville residency with you.Then after our adventure-filled guided tour, we’d like to invite you to stay and enjoy a coffee or a light lunch with us at the Galley Cafe inside the Museum precinct.Lunch and refreshments are at your own expense.
Where: Museum of Tropical North Qld, 70-102 Flinders St East
When: from 10:15am
Register: Museum Tour Eventbrite
3CSSB Spouses & partners morning tea – Wednesday 15th & 29th September
Calling all 3CSSB spouses, partners & dependents, the 3CSSB Welfare Hub would like to cordially invite you all to the Wapiti Café at 3CSSB for morning tea 10.00am – 11.00am every pay day Wednesday. Come along for free nibbles and drinks and to mingle with other partners and spouses. Children are welcome.
RSVP to: christopher.thresh@defence.
Upcoming dates: 15th & 29th September
Geckos’ Sunset Cruise – 16th October – tickets on sale now!
All aboard!! 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: 16thof October, 5pm - 7pm
- 1 x welcome drink for each guest
- Antipasto platters
- Live entertainment
Tickets can be purchased via the following link.
(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 staff at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks ph 07 4446 1238.
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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 can be purchased via the following link. (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 staff at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks ph 07 4446 1238. |
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Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG)
DSNSG provides support, information, assistance and advocacy for all ADF families who have a serving member, or an ex- serving member, with a Special Need or who have dependants (child, spouse or other dependant) with Special Needs.
Cherie Davis is the local DSNSG Townsville Coordinator as well as the Assistant National Coordinator for DSNSG.
DSNSG provides:
- Advocacy to liaise with Defence and other Federal and State Departments concerning the issues that affect families with special needs, particularly those being mobile.
- Assist families with housing/posting issues, liaise with Defence Housing Australia, Toll Transitions, Defence Community Organisation, Defence Families Australia with family’s circumstances.
- Programs: Computer 4 Kids, Drive Safe, FYI, Posting Plans, Grants, Family Events
- Support Local Area Coordinators, Closed Facebook page for families to connect with other special needs families, unlimited resource of information
For more information, visit the DSNSG website, contact Cherie at townsville@dsnsg.org.au or phone her on 0417 182 233.
