Date for your Diary

Monday 11 November (Term 4 Week 5) at 9am – Remembrance Day Liturgy.

Defence Community Organisation (DCO) Canberra eNews September/October Highlights

What  Military Christian Fellowship of Australia, Defence Christians’ Dinner 2019

When  Friday, 27 September 2019, 7-10.30pm

Where  ADFA Cadets Mess, Gallipoli Rd, CAMPBELL ACT 2612

Info  Keynote speaker: Chaplain Gary Stone. Published autobiography “Duntroon to Dili – Mayhem and Miracles, Traumatic stress and Trust in God.” For more information:

phone 6266 4950

email mcf.office@defence.gov.au

website https://mcf-a.org.au/events/defence-christians-dinner-2019-canberra/

Bookings http://www.trybooking.com/508117   * please note bookings close 20 September

What  KidSMART Program

When  Tuesdays, 22 & 29 October, 5 & 12 November, 3.30-5pm

Where  Duntroon Community Centre, 1-30 Gymkhana Road, CAMPBELL

Info  For kids aged 7 to 10 years. The KidSMART Program is designed to help primary school kids manage issues arising from postings. It helps them learn how to manage change, stay connected with friends, meet new people, cope when they're feeling stressed or anxious and handle emotions. Kids will be provided with afternoon tea upon arrival. Parents don’t need to stay for the session. This program has had excellent reviews from families from our school whose children have attended this program in the past. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-adf-families-event-kidsmart-postings-canberra-tickets-71612044553 .

Kookaburra Kids

Kookaburra Kids is for Defence kids, aged 8-18years, of serving and ex-serving ADF members. The program targets children who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of military service and offers support to them through the provision of camps and activity days. Referrals can be made at https://kookaburrakids.org.au/how-you-can-help/refer-a-child/ . Once the child has been referred, they will start receiving invites to upcoming events. To find out more call 1300 566 525.

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Sonja Mingay
Defence School Mentor

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