Deployment Groups

Groups are held on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes (after eating time). Please let me know if your family has a Defence parent away (whether it be deployment, course or exercise) and your child would like to attend the Deployment Group.

Duntroon Community Centre

Duntroon Community Centre is a facility located on the grounds of the Royal Military College – Duntroon, and offers a diverse array of programs and activities, available to both Defence and non-Defence families. Programs include 3 year old Playschool, Playgroups, craft groups, short courses, community events and social activities. For more information see http://duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au/ .

Defence Families of Australia

Defence Families of Australia have National Delegates located across Australia near most major bases who know their communities and can advocate for you at a local level. The National Delegate for ACT and Southern NSW is Emma Steil. If you would like to have your say on an issue or if you have been unsuccessful in resolving a concern through either your local relevant channels or national channels contact Emma on act.sthnsw@dfa.org.au.

Kookaburra Kids

Kookaburra Kids Foundation run a program for Defence kids aged 8–18yrs who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of their military service (serving and ex-serving). Their Activity Days provide children with an opportunity to participate in activities, meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun. For more information see www.kookaburrakids.org.au .

The next Activity Day for Canberra area is Lasertag on Tuesday 19 June 2018, 5.30-8pm. Contact Nick 6109 0408 or nick.atkin@kookaburrakids.org.au to register.

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay DSTA
Work hours: Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9-11am