Defence School Mentor News
Defence Kids Club has been a hive of activity these past two weeks. Many of our students challenging themselves with complicated and exciting marble runs, a new batch of wool for craft creations and lots of turning beads into fabulous bracelets and keyrings.
Watching friendships blossom amongst children of all different ages and senior students offering to help our junior students is a highlight every week.
Many thanks to all of your children for their polite manners, kindness to each other and excellent packing up skills.
.
Resources
The Child of the ADF Medallion
This medal will be presented to children who have shown resilience and growth in managing the challenges of the ADF lifestyle. Participation in this program is open to all Defence resident family children aged 18 years and under of ADF members (SERCAT 3-7 and SERVOP C). DMFS Canberra has a series of medallion presentations scheduled for Friday 27 June 2025. Register for the event here:
An ADF families event: Child of the ADF Medallion Ceremony Canberra Tickets, Campbell | Eventbrite
.
Families of Veterans Guild
Connecting, supporting and empowering the families of Australian veterans every day. Their social work and wellbeing program offers free wellbeing events for Defence and Veteran family members. Both online or in-person events. Upcoming activities include:
* Decluttering Workshop – Online Thursday 12 June Decluttering workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families - Families of Veterans Guild
* Wellbeing Walk and Lunch – Canberra Friday 13 June - Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families - Families of Veterans Guild
* Veteran Partner Dinner – Canberra Saturday 14 June - Canberra veteran partner dinner - Families of Veterans Guild
* Watercolour Painting – Online Friday 27 June - Online watercolour painting for war widows, defence and veteran families - Families of Veterans Guild
For more information on these events, please follow the links above, visit their website: Home - Families of Veterans Guild or email: wellbeing@fov.gov.au
.
The Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub
This hub is a veteran-centric community-focused program offering a variety of wellbeing services for veterans and their families. Located in Queanbeyan, it is a one-stop hub for services such as DVA claims advocacy, wellbeing assistance, social connectivity through events and workshops, mental health support through Open Arms and sporting and fitness programs through Invictus Australia. Some upcoming events include: Yoga - Brave Buddies Playgroup - Walk and Talk Group - Coffee with a Padre - Introductory Strength and Mobility Exercise Classes
For further information regarding events/programs or general services please contact the Hub on 02 6263 9570, email: QueanbeyanVFH@rsllifecare.org.au or visit their website: Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub - RSL LifeCare
.
Wishing you all a great week.
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor