Take some time out for yourself after dropping the kids at school and enjoy a coffee, relaxed conversation with other spouses and join us at a different coffee spot each month.

As an added bonus, your first cuppa will be on us!

When: Thursday 9^th 2024

Time: 9.30am-11.30am

Where: 1/267 Charters Towers Rd Hermit Park/Mysterton

Tickets: Eventbrite: Coffee Connections – DMFS Townsville

In celebration of National Families Week, and to show our appreciation of Townsville's wonderful Defence members and families, DMFS invites you and your family to our Sunday Funday being held at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks.

There'll be rides and amusements galore, yummy treats and all sorts of fun and frivolity to be had!

So bring yourself, the kids, perhaps a couple of chairs and a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxing and fun afternoon with other awesome local Defence families!

You'll need to be able to access Lavarack Barracks to attend this event so please ensure you have your Defence and/or Defence Spouse Pass ready to show at the front gate.

When: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Where: Geckos – Lavarack Barracks

Tickets: Eventbrite: Defence Sunday Funday

Numbers are limited, so register now to avoid missing out!

While this event is free, tickets must be booked in advance to gain entry.

The Cowboys have teamed up with DMFS again to host the Defence Resilience Carnival on Friday 24^th of May at 4pm.

Tickets for the Carnival will be available through Eventbrite from 9am on the 1^st of May.

While this event is free, numbers are limited, so tickets must be booked in advance to gain entry.

Watch out for May’s e-Newsletter for all the details.

*This event “sells-out” quickly, so book early and avoid missing out!

Our next spouse night out is coming up at the end of May.

Join us for an evening of paint splattering at Whimsical Intent, Currajong and enjoy a relaxed, social event with other spouses.

BYO drinks and nibblies.

Keep an eye out for further info and details in May’s e-newsletter.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick!

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.