Defence
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS)
With Telstra upgrades to our old phone lines, our local office phone number has changed, so please update your records J
Our new phone number is 07 4430 3879.
The Townsville office email address is dmfs.townsville@defence.gov.au
Married with Dependents (Unacccompanied) - MWD(U) Information session – face-to-face - Wednesday October 20
Learn more about the benefits, challenges, opportunities and strategies to manage MWD (U) plus understand the supports available.
Hear real-life stories and examples from people who have gone through it.
Register: DMFS Eventbrite MWD(U) Sessions
The (almost) Amazing Race 2021 – Friday October 22
Grab some mates and register a team for our (almost) Amazing Race. Townsville ADF members, singles, couples, and families are invited to team up in this year’s (almost) Amazing Race! Solve riddles, deduce clues and complete challenges as you navigate your way around Norman Park beside Jezzine Barracks on The Strand.
There’s prizes up for grabs including one for “Best Dressed Team”, so have some fun and dress up for the occasion! Join us for a free sausage sizzle afterwards, or bring your own picnic to enjoy.
Numbers are limited, so register your team now!
Where: Norman Park, Jezzine Barracks
When: 4.30pm – 6pm, Friday October 22
Register: The (Almost) Amazing Race – DMFS Townsville
Dogs Day Out – Sunday October 24
ADF members and families are invited to join us for a free morning tea along with their dog/s. Townsville District Police and Neighbourhood Watch will be joining us and providing free "Dogs on Patrol" engraved dog tags. Enjoy a light morning tea and catch up whilst your fur babies enjoy lots of playtime and chewie treats.
This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.
Where: Riverside Green Park, 18 Freshwater Dr, Douglas
When: 9.00am – 11.00am, Sunday October 24
Eventbrite ticket registration details will be sent out in an e-Newsflash in the next couple of weeks!
My Dad & Me: Creepy Critter Craft – Saturday October 30
ADF dads and their kids are invited to a morning that's all for 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 creepy critter crafts!
Keep an eye out on DMFS social media for 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 October 30
Eventbrite ticket registration details will be sent in an e-Newsflash in the next few weeks!
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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@