Hello Defence families,

As we near the end of our first term it has been great to see numbers at Defence Club grow from week to week. We have enjoyed a variety of activities over the past couple of weeks. Some of the kids made some autumn themed paintings, we had a go at a Picasso portrait and had some Lego fun.

I have included some events that are coming up…check out the Barra Fun Park if you haven’t already, it will be a really fun day!

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT DEFENCE HOLIDAYS NQ??

https://defenceholidaysnq.com.au/ Here is a link to Defence Holidays NQ. They are a non - profit travel service that was started by the Soldiers of North Queensland back in 1972, to provide affordable holidays for Defence force personnel and their families, former serving members, veterans, war widows, police and emergency services and correction officers.
They can provide exclusive Defence Discounts on accommodation and tours by booking various hotels, apartments and tours located throughout Queensland and Australia at exclusive rates. This is really worth checking out and planning ahead for a holiday break at a reasonable price.

Barra Fun Park Family Day – 22 Mar 2025

ADF members and families, come along to our Family Fun Day at the

Barra Fun Park! Make a splash on the Aqua Park, maybe catch a Barra,
and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
When: Saturday 22 March 2025
Time: 4.00pm-7:00pm
Where: Townsville Barra Fun Park
Tickets: Tickets will be available via Eventbrite from Monday 03 March.

Guided Wellness Evening – 26 Mar 2025

DMFS social workers invite you to prioritise your self-care and join us for
an evening of relaxation and wellness guided by Dani from Conscious
Heart Awakening. We will finish the evening with a cocoa drinking

ceremony, which should leave you feeling relaxed and
grounded. This is an amazing opportunity to focus on your
well-being and to connect with your Defence community.
When: Wednesday 26 March 2025
Time: 6.00pm-8:00pm
Where: Geckos Family Centre
Tickets: Tickets available via Eventbrite.

Unaccompanied Resident Family (URF) Workshop – 03 April 2025

Are you considering an unaccompanied posting? Have you recently
commenced an Unaccompanied Resident Family (URF) posting? DMFS
Townsville understands that choosing to go URF is an important family
decision. 

Please join us at the Harry Cobby Centre RAAF base Townsville on 03
April, at 1430 and at 1730.
This will be an opportunity to hear from DMFS social workers, ADF
Chaplains and administrative staff surrounding preparation, challenges,
opportunities, categorisation policy, available support and tips to assist you
and your family with decision making.
Please RSVP confirming your attendance numbers and session time to:
dmfs.townsville@defence.gov.au