Defence
Geckos Family Centre - Easter Bun-Anza, Saturday 9th April
Join Geckos for an evening of fun on Saturday the 9th of April, from 5-7:30pm.
There will be amusements galore, the Australian Army Band, a 2 course meal, lucky door prizes, Defence community stakeholders, a little treat for all children and a surprise visit!
*Please note this event is for Defence families only.
Where: Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks.
When: Saturday 9th April 5-7:30pm.
Registration: Tickets are heavily subsidised and available via the link below.
https://www.trybooking.com/BXQWD
Defence Community Dogs
The Defence Community Dogs program provides, at no cost, highly trained Assistance Dogs to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, who need physical and emotional support for mood, depressive and anxiety disorders; including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Running since 2014, this truly unique Win-Win-Win program gives rescued and rehomed dogs a second chance, rehabilitates inmates (who train the dogs within Correctional facilities under the direction of professional dog trainers), and helps Veterans to both rebuild and to literally save their lives.
The program is fully funded by donations and sponsorships through the Defence Bank Foundation charity.
To date, they have successfully placed more than 57 Assistance Dogs with Veterans throughout Australia.
To find out more, and to apply, visit www.dcdogs.com.au
Kookaburra Kids
Kookaburra Kids Program for ADF families
The program dedicated to supporting the unique needs of children from serving and ex-serving ADF families has been made possible by the Australian Government.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is funding the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation to deliver the Defence Kids Program across Australia, which provides camps, activity days and age-appropriate mental health education focusing on coping skills and resilience, while allowing children to bond with peers who are facing similar challenges.
The Community Liaison Officer (Defence) for Townsville is Hannah Elizabeth Gallinar. Hannah’s details are below:
Mobile: 0484 544 451 Phone: 1300 566 525
Email: Hannah.gallinar@kookaburrakids.org.au
Website: www.kookaburrakids.org.au
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
Mobile: 0418 796 561
Email: nth.qld@dfa.org.au
Website: www.dfa.org.au