Coffee Connections - Thursday 1 September

ADF members and families in Townsville, we’d love to see you at Grandmas, North Ward for this month’s Coffee Connections. Whether you’ve been in Townville for a while now, or have just arrived, everyone’s welcome.

This is a self-funded activity. Attendees are responsible for the cost of purchasing/providing their own food and drinks. Children are welcome under parent/guardian supervision.

Where: Grandmas, North Ward

When: Thursday 1 September from 9:30am - 11:30am

Registration: Eventbrite - Coffee Connections

Tropical Fridays, Barefoot Bowls (adults-only) - Friday 2 September

Couples and singles, mums and dads, and other adult family members are invited to join us at barefoot bowling adults-only fun night out.

Enjoy a social evening with barefoot bowls and a BBQ on us. While the name of the game is barefoot bowls, socks / thongs / completely flat soled shoes are permitted on the green. While we’d love to see your brightest tropical themed outfits, please keep in mind that the bowls club dress rules require neat casual clothing and no singlets.

Where: Cutheringa Bowls Club, West End

When: Friday 2 September from 6:30pm

Registration: Eventbrite - Barefoot Bowls

National Welfare Coordination Centre (NWCC) Update

The National Welfare Coordination Centre (NWCC) phone number 1800 801 026 is to be de-commissioned on 01 September 2022.

From 30 June 2022, calls to the NWCC 1800 number will no longer be automatically diverted to the DMFH and instead callers will hear a recorded message that communicates the change and provides advice to call the DMFH on 1800 624 608.

Calls to the NWCC 1800 number from 01 September 2022 will not be connected. Callers to the NWCC 1800 number from 01 September 2022 will hear the standard public telephone network message advising that their call could not be connected.

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.