DCO Events and Activities

There are lots of great DCO events coming up during the next few months. For more information on these events and to register for these activities follow the links below.

4,11,18,25 March       KidSMART                                              RSVP now

                                   FamilySMART                       Registrations closing soon

19 March               Eat, Drink, Repeat (Dinner)         Register this child free event

21 March              My Dad & Me: Sundae Funday          Mums get the morning off

Save the date for these great events.                                                                    

29 March                             Dogs Day Out

21 April                                 Dr Seuss Picnic

7 May                                   Let’s Do Lunch

Coming in June                 Think Pink – Ladies Wellbeing Event

Geckos Family Centre

Have you visited Geckos Family Centre on Lavarack Barracks yet?

This community centre offers a diverse range of activities for Defence members and their families. From Boot Camps, playgroup, craft groups, social nights, special events and school holiday programs, there is something for everyone. Drop in and say Hi to Linda & Cara and find out what exciting activities they have planned for 2020.

 If you would like to know more follow them on Facebook at Geckos Family Centre – North Queensland

Open Arms – Peer Network 2020

The Peer Network (PN) is designed to provide practical advice and information to assist those supporting veteran's and their families. It is also a place to connect and discuss ideas and current challenges in the community.

The PN meets monthly to participate in free training workshops and information sharing. The agenda for these workshops is driven by the needs of the peers who attend these meetings and is coordinated by Open Arms staff.

If you would like more information or to register for a workshop, email 

Or call 1800 011 046 and ask for the Townsville Peer Support Team