ADF partner Mel was grateful for the support from her local Defence School Mentor, also called Mel, from Bohlevale State School in Townsville – she was inspired to write a poem for her.Mel presented Mel with the framed poem and photos. There were tears! Thank you to the Defence School Mentors who support our Defence … Continue reading Thank you Defence School Mentors
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National Convenor : Vacancy
It has come time for a new ADF Partner to step up and lead Defence Families of Australia (DFA)As the lead advocate for families of current serving ADF members, the National Convenor actively leads the strategic direction of Defence Families of Australia (DFA) in order to ensure ADF families can thrive in this unique Defence … Continue reading National Convenor : Vacancy
Driver Licence and Registration
It was our first posting and it was a huge one from Brisbane to Perth. A long flight over with two small children, stuck in an apartment for two weeks trying to scramble for things to keep the little people entertained. And let’s not forget the never-ending, tedious task of unpacking and assembling all of … Continue reading Driver Licence and Registration
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 … Continue reading Cairns Defence Community Support Group
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 … Continue reading News from the ADF Family Health Program
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 … Continue reading Volunteering at Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc.
Volunteering for Kookaburra Kids
We spoke with Sophie about her role as a volunteer with Kookaburra Kids. Tell us about the group you volunteer for and your role. The group I volunteer for is called Kookaburra Kids. They are an organisation that support children aged 8-18, living in families affected by mental illness. The program organises camps and activity … Continue reading Volunteering for Kookaburra Kids
That One Question in a Job Interview
As a Defence Partner contemplating looking for a new job there is a certain level of anxiety around ‘that question’. You know the one, the one that seemingly innocuous question, ‘what brings you to (insert current posting location)’ sometimes it’s phrased along the lines of ‘I see you have moved around a fair bit’ either … Continue reading That One Question in a Job Interview