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

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

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

The Sallyman - Red Shield Defence Services

The Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services (RSDS) in Australia provides the Australian Defence Forces with practical, emotional and spiritual support in difficult times, times of grief and in the everyday.

We support members and their families according to their needs. Whether it be a chat over a cuppa, a referral or a prayer, we want to be there.

Today the RSDS continues to be a presence in Australian military life, proudly serving those who serve.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 May - 3 June