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  • DFA seeks Relocation and DRHM feedback

    Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 21:14

    DFA will be involved in the evaluation of the Defence relocation process following Toll Transitions taking over the relocation administration contract in August 2010.

    Please send feedback and suggestions for improvements to convenor@dfa.org.au to ensure that issues that may have affected your family are identified and raised in this forum.

    In addition, Defence Families are invited to provide positive and negative feedback on Defence Relocation and Housing Managers positions with suggestions for changes or improvements.

  • National Defence Families Access Card Rollout

    Submitted by admin on Wed, 15/12/2010 - 21:06

    Dependants of ADF members, aged 16 years and above, may apply for and be issued with a National Defence Families Access Card subject to positive proof of identity, Defence recognition of the relationship to the sponsoring member, and formal acknowledgement of responsibilities and conditions of use.

  • Applications Closed - Central & Northern NSW National Delegate

    Submitted by Webmaster on Sun, 28/03/2010 - 09:47

    Applications have now closed for a new Central and Northern NSW National Delegate.

    The new delegate will be announced shortly.

    The current National Delegate, Julie Dryden, is stepping down after contributing to DFA in this role since June 2008.

    National Delegates act as official representatives and spokespersons for Defence Families of Australia. They are appointed by the Minister for Defence Personnel for a two year term.

  • Have you got a child at school in Sydney? DCO wants to know

    Submitted by Communications on Thu, 15/03/2012 - 11:00

    The Defence Community Organisation Regional Education Liaison Officer (REDLO) is to provide information and resources to schools to educate them about the needs of the children of Defence members.

    Moving from one school to another and sometimes having a parent absent due to deployment, training or exercises can impact on a child’s education. Schools need to be aware of this and know how they may help these children.

  • Cards for the Troops

    Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 13:00

    Hunter Buddies, along with the Williamtown Umbrella Support Group and Tracey Hanshaw from card franchise Stampin' Up, have launched the 2011 Cards for the Troops project.

    The idea behind this project is to send blank hand-made Christmas cards to ADF members deployed overseas. The troops fill in the card with a special message and then the cards are sent back to their loved ones here in Australia.

    It is truly a lovely way to help support our brave troops and their families whilst they are overseas at this very special time of the year. 

  • Sydney Northern Beaches Defence Playgroup seeks new families

    Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 12/10/2011 - 13:28

    The Northern Beaches Defence Families Playgroup is seeking Defence Partners with young children in the Northern Beaches area.

    The group is located at the 28 Field Battery Depot South Creek Road, Dee Why.

    Earlier this year the coordinator was posted out of Sydney and more recently Sue Troy has taken on the role. However Sue is also posting out of Sydney at the end of the year and the group will close down unless there is more interest to keep it going.

  • DCO Sydney relaunches Newsletter

    Submitted by Communications on Wed, 13/07/2011 - 16:08

    DCO Sydney is relaunching its Family Newsletter during July.

    DCO newsletters provide Defence Families with news about the latest DCO and community events, workshops and changes to programs such as PEEP.

    Sign up to receive the newsletter by email each quarter.

    Please return the following form or send your contact details to Family Liaison Officer Blaire Sayers by phone 02 9393 3314, fax 02 9393 3344 or email blaire.sayers1@defence.gov.au

  • Anglicare Nowra seeks volunteers

    Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 31/05/2011 - 12:23

    It is not too late…. to register for training to join the team at Families NSW, Volunteer Home Visiting Service, which provides support to parents with children 0-3 years in the entire Shoalhaven local community.

    Anglicare Shoalhaven is seeking to recruit more community minded people to be part of a well established community service.

    Training will be held next term (term 3) for 7 weeks each Wednesday 9.30-2.30 Concluding with Celebration & Graduation Party on 7th of September 2011.

  • Change of Workshop Day: Parenting in Canberra

    Submitted by Webmaster on Fri, 29/04/2011 - 20:36

    Please be advised that the previously advertised DCO sponsored Parenting Workshop has needed to amend its day.

    Parentline ACT will be running the workshop commencing Wednesday, 11th May and it will run for 8 weeks.

    The training is designed for Defence families only and will focus on peaceful parenting and resilient children.

    It runs for 3 hours each week commencing at 9.30am.

    To book contact Larissa Dann on 0413 451 607 or 6287 3833.

  • Williamtown Umbrella Support Group Survey ends 30 May 2011

    Submitted by Communications on Sun, 24/04/2011 - 22:23

    Following a meeting with Command on Monday 28th March 2011, Williamtown Umbrella Support Group is collecting data about the Defence Community groups that operate on and off base and the space that is required to run these groups.

    If you are currently attending a group on base or would like to participate in a group, now is the time to show how important these groups and spaces are to Defence Families.

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