If you or someone you love is not coping with the current situation, support is only a phone call away. The Defence Family Helpline is staffed 24/7 by human service professionals. Families who have concerns or would like support are encouraged to contact DCO on 1800 624 608.  

Create an online " support crew" to help during self-isolation

Gather my crew is an Australian based charity that helps bring people together to coordinate the right kind of help from friends, family and neighbours. In 3 easy steps you can coordinate support and help each other.

1. Select the help needed from a list of common tasks
2. Invite family and friends to be your support crew
3. Crew members check the list and select things they can help with

FREE parking in CBD

All Council-controlled (including on-street) parking will be free in the CBD for the period of 25 March until 30 June 2020.

Free parking is a great way to bring visitors into the CBD and encourage them to shop local.

Applicable to all Council pay and display areas, however time restrictions still apply and will be enforced.

Defence Family Helpline

For advice, support or local community information, contact our all-hours Defence Family Helpline. Run by the Defence Community Organisation, 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.