Defence
DMFS Family Fun Day - Saturday 14 May
Entry to our Family Fun Day is FREE to all local ADF Members, partners & families.
Meet new Defence families, catch-up with old friends and mingle with the staff from DMFS Townsville.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the day or pack a picnic and snacks.
Where: Melville’s Farm, Alligator Creek.
When: Saturday 14 May, 3-6pm.
Registration: Eventbrite – Melville’s Family Fun Day
STRENGTHS Workshop - Saturday 21 May
The STRENGTHS team will be facilitating a practical workshop for Defence dads in Townsville.
The workshop is designed to provide fathers/father figures with practical skills and mentoring to empower them to be strong role models, and to help them feel more connected and engaged within their family unit.
Where: Harry Cobby Centre, RAAF Base Townsville
When: Saturday 21 May, 8:45am-1pm.
Registration: Eventbrite – STRENGTHS Workshop
Dogs Day Out - Sunday 22 May
Calling ADF families in Townsville with 4-legged fur-babies, we’d love to meet your dogs at our ‘Dogs day out’ event. Join us for morning tea and enjoy the company of other dog lovers while your furry mates actively socialise.
Where: Riverside Off Leash Dog Park, Cranbrook.
When: Sunday 22 May, 9:00am-10:30am.
Registration: Eventbrite – Dogs Day Out
Get to know us before you need us: Meet Megan
This is Megan. She’s one of our fantastic Defence Social Workers.
Megan supports serving members, their partners, and children. She provides counselling, welfare planning, crisis support, and helps families explore options to address family concerns.
Megan loves working with children, helping them navigate the challenges of Defence life, and supporting families through difficult times.
Path to Wellbeing - Tuesday 17 May
RSL Queensland and Defence Member and Family Support are proud to invite you to our first Path to Wellbeing free online event for 2022.
Jonathan Steedman, nutritionist and owner of Bite Me Nutrition, will share practical strategies for creating healthy eating habits and helpful hints on maintaining good nutrition in times of disruption.
This online event is a great opportunity for current serving members and their families to learn helpful tools from a practicing dietician, with recognition of the Defence lifestyle.
Where: Online Event
When: Tuesday 17 May, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Registration: To request access, please contact partnerships@rslqld.org or register your interest here.
Mates 4 Mates - Online Trivia Night - Monday 30 May
On the last Monday of every month, join Mates4Mates for a fun game of trivia! Test your general knowledge in a friendly competition against your Mates. Learn, laugh and connect with other Mates. Family members are welcome to join as your team. The night will be themed with a special trivia category each month.
This activity will have a limited capacity, so if you would like to take part, you must RSVP.
If you are not an inducted Mates4Mates member and would like to take part, simply complete your Mates4Mates application online and our team will be in touch soon.
Where: Online
When: Monday 30 May 6:30pm-7:30pm
Registration: onlineactivity@mates4mates.org
Geckos Family Centre
Geckos is excited to announce that large renovations will occur to the internal facility from 5 May - 30 June 2022.
What does this mean for Geckos events and services?
· The internal facility will be closed for this set period over this time
· All weekly groups, school holiday activities and special events will continue (at various locations)
· The playground will remain open for families to utilise throughout this period.
The ‘Crew in Blue’ look forward to showcasing various locations in North Queensland throughout this time.