Category: Blogs
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Simpson Barracks Community Centre
We spoke with Salina Parton from Simpson Barracks Community Centre, Simpson Barracks, Macleod , Victoria How did you start with your group? We posted into Yallambie at the end of 2017, and I started attending the centre’s programs – it was called the Mactier Centre at that time. I then volunteered as the Secretary on the […]
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Werkling | A professional community that moves with you
Werkling is so very happy to be partnering with Defence Families of Australia and contributing to the very important work that they do in the space of partner employment. Let us tell you a little bit about Werkling! We are on a mission to make the professional gig economy a little more human. Werkling has created […]
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The Changing World of Work – Part 2
In the first part of this post we looked at Growth industries and the development of Regional economies – the two trends more closely aligned with the traditional full time employment with an organisation model. In this part we look at the two trends which have more flexibility and independence than the traditional model but are therefore […]
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Quarantine 2020 Style
Hearing the words ‘quarantine’ and ‘kids’ in the one sentence had ‘MWDU’ enter my mind like a flashing neon sign, while I pictured myself hiding in the dishwasher trying to get some space. Postings are hard enough and I wasn’t sure my undies could stretch any further from my stress eating, but they pulled through – […]
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The changing world of work – Part 1
The experts are predicting that the COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked some of the previously developing employment trends. But what does that actually mean? Across this two part post we will have a look at four of the major trends and how you can make them work for you. This part covers the two trends that […]
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What is OPSEC (Operational Security) online?
**Note: Updated 30 January 2023** Defence families have been in the online communications game for a long time. It’s the way we keep in touch with our ADF members, families and friends. From Skyping, Facetiming, Whatsapping, we are all over it. Cyberspace is a big place and you don’t always know who is watching what […]
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Postings during COVID-19 Restrictions
The news cycle is working faster than we can ever remember. Rules about where we are allowed to go and what we are allowed to do are changing all the time. We do know of some families where postings have been cancelled, postponed, or are looking different to what was expected. It’s safe to say […]
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Cairns Defence Community Support Group
We recently talked to ADF partner, Hannah who works in Cairns. Tell us about the group you work/volunteer for and your role. My name is Hannah and I’m the Cairns Defence Community Support Group (CDCSG) Coordinator. Myself and two other navy wives, Joanna & Lucy, started the CDSCG from scratch just one year ago. How did you […]
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Volunteering at Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc.
We recently talked to Kristina (Adelaide/Woodside Coordinator) about her volunteer role with the Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc. Tell us about the group you volunteer for and your role The Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc is a non-profit organisation established to assist Navy, Army and Air Force families with a family member with special needs. […]
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News from the ADF Family Health Program
Reprinted with permission from ADF Family Health We have launched a refreshed ADF Family Health Program website. The website still contains useful information to assist you in understanding the program and to manage your family allowance. To view the new website please go to adffamilyhealth.com. Dental Comparison Tool Designed to assist you to manage your costs when […]