Coffee Connections, Brunch in the Bush - Thursday 6 October

Townsville ADF families, this month we’re heading to the Thuringowa Branch of the RSL for our ‘Coffee connections’ where you can come for a cuppa and cake from10.30am and/or stay for lunch from 11.30am.

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: RSL Thuringowa Branch, 13 Kelso Dr Kelso

When: Thursday 6 October from 10:30am - 12:30pm

Registration: Eventbrite - Coffee Connections

Defence Family Fun Day, Melville’s Farm - Saturday 8 October

ADF families, come along to the biggest North Queensland Defence member and family event of 2022!

Entry to our family fun day is on us and exclusive to all local ADF members - singles and couples, and their partners and immediate families.

From tractor rides to giant slides, farm animals galore and much more to explore, there’ll be something for everyone to see and do.

Where: Melville’s Farm, 45 Alligator Creek Rd, Alligator Creek

When: Saturday 8 October from 3:30pm-7:00pm

Registration: Eventbrite - Defence Family Fun Day

Wellbeing Day, Barry’s Place Lavarack Barracks - Monday 10 October

Townsville Defence members and/or their family members and spouses are invited to our Wellbeing Day as part of QLD Mental Health Week.

Come along and enjoy a mix of wellbeing activities, including mindfulness exercises, yoga and sound immersion. Morning tea will be provided on arrival and lunch is on us.

Where: Barry’s Place (3CER) Lavarack Barracks

When: Monday 10 October

Registration: Eventbrite - Wellbeing Day

Get to know us before you need us: Meet DMFS North Queensland

Did you know that the DMFS NQ team provide support and services to Defence members and families in both Townsville and Cairns? The NQ team comprises many specialised staff, under the leadership of NQ Area Manager, Rachel Baker. The multidisciplinary team includes 5 Defence Social Workers (DSW), 3 Military Support Officers (MSO), 2 Family Liaison Officers (FLO), 1 Education Liaison Officer (EDLO) and a Business Support Officer (BSO).

Members of the team also travel to remote locations of FNQ such as Mount Isa and Thursday Island, and always look forward to connecting with the wider Defence community.

Recently our NQ team came together to participate in valuable professional development. There have been many new members join our team this year, so it was a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills and come together as a wider team.

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.