Families with Children Overview

Defence parents do an amazing job managing the Defence lifestyle and most accept the challenges as part of the “package”.  Defence have given recognition to the fact that families enable the Defence force to do their work, and have initiated a number of programs to support families.

Defence families can face particular challenges due to moving schools and frequent absences from home by the serving member. Visit the dedicated sections Education and Absent From Home.

This section of the website aims to pull together additional support available to families with children.

Learn more about:
Defence Support
Families with Young Children
Families with Older Children
Single Parents
Parenting
Scouting

For local information on childrens’ services visit My Home for contact numbers, support groups and entitlements in your area.

Please note the Dual Serving Families section is currently under construction.