As we finish the year I’d like to say a huge thank you to the beautiful Defence students and families that have welcomed me so warmly into the St Joseph’s community this year. Over the six months I have been here it’s been such a pleasure spending time with you all - crafting, talking, playing, laughing and supporting (with a lot of freddo frogs eaten along the way!)

I would like to wish Amelia and Matilda along with all our year 6 Defence students the very best for 2025 as you all transition to new schools. You will all be greatly missed but I look forward to hearing the news of your new adventures and friendships and know you will all shine and grow.

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Resources

Save the date! Welcome to 2025
Saturday 1st February, 3-6pm, RMC Duntroon
This will be a great opportunity to connect with other Defence families and interact with all the Defence & community organisations in your area PLUS there will be many fun activities for the kids - games, rides, SES, Defence vehicles and more. Food vans will be there selling food and drinks. Games and rides will be free but you will need to reserve your free Eventbrite tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-adf-families-event-dmfs-community-connection-carnival-tickets-1048349440397

ADF Equip: Children’s Group Resilience Program
Wednesday 22nd January - Duntroon Community Centre
5-8yr olds: 10am and 9-12yr olds: 1pm
A suite of sessions tailor-made to support the resilience and wellbeing of children that may experience the effects of parental absence and frequent relocations due to their parent/s or guardian/s serving in the ADF

This program is great for kids who have recently relocated and would like to learn tools to help them settle into their new community and school.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-adf-families-event-adf-equiprelocation-tickets-103868464272

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