Defence
Contact DCO
If you need support, help, or advice at any time, the Defence Family Helpline operates 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.
The best way to access any of these services is to contact the all-hours Defence Family Helpline on DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au or 1800 624 608.
Useful Contacts
Open Arms- Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS)
Free and Confidential counselling for all current and ex-serving ADF members and their families
1800 011 046 or www.openarms.gov.au
Defence Families of Australia (DFA)
A Ministerially appointed advocacy group for Defence families.
1800 100 509 or www.dfa.org.au
Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG)
A network of peer support for Defence families with special needs.
1800 037 674
Looking for a JP – needs some documents signed
If you are searching for JP’s or Cdecs to witness documents , please see the attached flyer for information about those closest to Lavarack Barracks.