DMFS TOWNSVILLE’S UPCOMING EVENTS

Dogs Day Out - Saturday 12 August

Join in the Fur Family Fun at our Dogs Day Out!
All friendly dogs are welcome. Whether they bring a single parent, couple or
family, all can enjoy a sunny Townsville day.
Take time to connect, play, or chill out with a free cuppa and bickie.
QPS Paws On Patrol will be joining Townsville’s Defence Member and Family
Support team to provide free dog tags, local information and as many pats and belly scratches as possible.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and dog treats will be provided.
Where: North Shore Off Leash Dog Park
When: Saturday 12 August 8:30am-10:30am
Registration: Eventbrite – Dogs Day Out

My Dad and Me, Fishing - Saturday 26 August

Townsville ADF Dads and their kids are invited enjoy some bonding time while
fishing of the banks off the serene Ross Creek.
Thanks to our friends from Reeling veterans, this activity, rods and bait are free
for our Dads and their kids who want to wet a line, enjoy the tropical NQ
weather and visit one of Townsville’s recreational fishing spots. But if you fancy
yourself as the next Rex Hunt or E.T., feel free to bring your own gear!
Where: South Townsville Recreational Boating Park
When: Saturday 26 August
Registration: Eventbrite, My Dad and Me

*Photographs will be taken at all DMFS events. Please let our staff know if you do not want your family
to be photographed. Photos may be used on our social media channels or in a DMFS publication.

CONNECTING WITH YOUR DEFENCE COMMUNITY

Kookaburra Kids Defence Program

Townsville Activity Day, Saturday 19 August 2023 at Pitstop Karting
Eligible to Defence & Veteran young people ages 8-18.
Do you know a young person impacted by family mental illness? Visit the
kookaburra Kids website to refer them.
https://kookaburrakids.org.au/getinvolved/refer/

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.