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
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More Help with your Job Hunt
Have you ever considered using PEAP but not sure where to start or what you might find most useful? (If you’re not sure what I’m referring to when talking about PEAP, find out more about the Partner Employment Assistance Program here, https://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Family/Partners/PEAP.asp Along with the temporary changes to the eligibility conditions) Defence has partnered with … Continue reading More Help with your Job Hunt
Generation Health – A Defence Partner Friendly Employer
Generation Health is a newly formed Australian company which brings together a number of high-quality well-established health brands. Through our brands, we deliver services across personal injury, occupational health, medico-legal and disability employment. Our nationwide teams of consultants are committed to delivering the best quality services – at the highest standards – to improve lives … Continue reading Generation Health – A Defence Partner Friendly Employer
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 … Continue reading Simpson Barracks Community Centre
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 … Continue reading Werkling | A professional community that moves with you
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 … Continue reading Quarantine 2020 Style
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