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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Message to families from CDF during COVID-19
Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, has written an open letter to all Defence families, to assure them that Defence’s priority continues to be its people and there is a range of support available to their families. Via the Defence Community Organisation website.
Update from the DFA Convenor
We’re wearing unicorn masks to team video conference meetings, listening to Brenè Brown podcasts and swapping stories about Anzac Day, kids and schooling. That’s how things are in DFA at the moment. We’re also still here advocating for Defence Families. In this podcast Brenè talks about having what she calls a ‘family gap plan’. She … Continue reading Update from the DFA Convenor
Feedback needed from families for DCO Evaluation
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Consulting (Australia) (PwC) Pty Ltd is working with the Defence Community Organisation (DCO) to undertake an evaluation of some of the DCO programs and services that are provided to Defence families and children. The purpose of the evaluation is to: understand the impact of the DCO programs and services on Defence families and … Continue reading Feedback needed from families for DCO Evaluation