Defence School Mentor News
Welcome to Term 3! We are looking forward to lots of fun activities at Defence Kids Club this term. We have a new stash of beads and the marble run continues to be a big hit. Over the weeks ahead we look forward to watercolour painting, fairy bread making and more.
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Resources
Posting and Relocation: Housing
The military life cycle will see members and ADF families receive their posting orders for relocation in 2026. This can be exciting but sometimes a daunting time. To ease some of the stressors, you can arm your family with knowledge. The links below provide you with information and services to support you prior, to, and during the posting season.
Posting and relocation | ADF Members & Families | Defence
Family programs and services | ADF Members & Families | Defence
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Duntroon Community Centre
Upcoming events include: 1 August - Resin Board Workshop: 16 August - Bounce Inc: 31 August - Father’s Day Paintball: 13 September - Axe Throwing To find out more about programs, activities and events and to register please visit:
Events | Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ
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Families of Veterans Guild
The Guild social work and wellbeing program offers free wellbeing events for Defence and Veteran family members. Online events are on offer if you are unable to attend in person. Upcoming activities include: Wellbeing Walk – Throsby, Friday 8 August, 10am-12pm: Writing through Grief – Online, Thursday 14 August, 6pm-7.30pm: Clay Art Session – Queanbeyan, Friday 15 August, 10am-12pm: Watercolour Painting Session – Weston, Saturday 16 August, 2pm-4pm: Baking Cupcakes – Online, Thursday 21 August, 6.30pm-8pm
For more information on the above events please visit Wellbeing Events for Defence & Veterans Families
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Wishing you all a wonderful week.
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor