Resources

DCO Deployment Support Booklet

Parenting at Home and Away

DCO produced a new guide for parents of young children in 2010 aimed at advising parents on how to help children cope with Defence life, particularly deployments.

Going Solo DVD

DFA assisted the Defence Community Organisation in compiling a great resource for Defence families. The DVD is an informative guide for when your partner is away from home.

Pre and Post Deployment Financial Checklist

The ADF Financial Services Consumer Council has excellent checklists including topics such as insurance, tax and budgeting. Visit the Checklists page.

Child Support Agency Advice

DFA advised the CSA on issues affecting deployed ADF members. In August 2011, CSA published a factsheet for separated parents who are facing deployments. Download the Factsheet.

Defence Community Organisation Call the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 to be sent deployment information or email DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au for a response within 24 hours.