Defence School Mentor News
Fairybread, marble runs, loom band chains, beautiful bracelets, paper airplanes, delightful drawings, magnetic constructions and more! What a fun two weeks we’ve had at Defence Kids Club.
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Resources
Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub
The Hub is designed to be a second home for current and former serving Defence members and their families. They can assist with services such as DVA claims advocacy, wellbeing assistance, social connectivity, mental health through Open Arms and sporting and fitness programs through Invictus Australia. Upcoming events include: walking photography group - clay art workshop - mindful movement - veteran guitar group - exercise physiology - brave buddies playgroup - men’s mental health afternoon - Vietnam veterans thankyou lunch - cooking for one - yoga. For more information or to register visit: Events and Courses Calendar - RSL LifeCare
Duntroon Community Centre
Upcoming events include: 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
ADFA Open Day
This Saturday 16th August, online or in person. 9am - 4pm. A great family day out. For more information visit: ADFA Open Day - Home
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
Offer clinically designed, free programs delivered by trained leaders to combine mental health education with fun. Through a partnership with the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Defence Kids program is tailored to support the unique needs of young people from serving and ex-serving ADF families. Upcoming events include: 16 August - Palace Cinemas: 14 September - Rock climbing: 4 October - Alpaca Magic: 17 October - Outward Bound Camp. For more information visit: Defence Kids | Kookaburra Kids
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Wishing you all a wonderful week.
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor