If you've recently arrived in Townsville, we recommend you go along to Welcome Expo this weekend.  You can also stay informed of all available support, events and programs by following Defence Member & Family Support on social media...... Facebook, Insta & Twitter.

DMFS Welcome & Information EXPO - Saturday 11 February

Defence Member & Family Support Townsville invite ADF members and families to our Welcome and Information expo!

Discover what the Townsville region has to offer you and your family with over 100 exhibitors including local community and sporting groups, Government organisations and other service providers.

Where: Townsville Stadium, Murray

When: Saturday 11 February, 10:00am-1:00pm

Registration: Eventbrite - DMFS Welcome & Information Expo

Coffee Connections, Cuisine on Bowen - Tuesday 7 March

Come along to Cuisine on Bowen for the March edition of Coffee Connections where you can meet other ADF families and get to know your local Family Liaison Officers. New to Townsville or have been here a while, everyone’s welcome!

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

Where: Cuisine on Bowen

When: Tuesday 7 March 9:30am-11:30am

Registration: Eventbrite - Coffee Connections

NEW SOCIAL GROUPS 2023

DMFS TOWNSVILLE’S PAY IT FORWARD PROJECT

Each month we’ll volunteer our time at organisations that are in need of a helping hand. These opportunities will normally occur on a weekday.

Whether it be cuddling babies at the Townsville Hospital, helping at Ronald McDonald House, putting together food packages or pitching in at animal shelters, our hands will be kept busy and are hearts will be full.

If you’d be interested in joining our Pay it Forward Project team, send your contact details through to dmfs.townsville@defence.gov.au

To discuss in person, please call the DMFS Townsville office on 4430 3879.

RECCE & REVIEW CREW

Consider yourself a book worm, movie buff or have an opinion on many things local, then we want you in our crew!

Try something new then write a short review.

There’ll be something different each month, days and times will vary. One month a book, another a movie, a night out at the theatre, a family outing, walking tracks, Yoga at Geckos, Pilates at The Oasis – choose your own adventure.

Afterwards, your reviews will be included in the following month’s e-Newsletter.

This is a group for those who are looking for social connections and the opportunity to explore something new.

To be part of the Crew, send us an email at dmfs.townsville@defence.gov.au or phone the office on 4430 3879.

Defence Member and Family Helpline