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25.01.2022 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ADF PEAK POSTING CYCLE 2020-2021 What if I become ill while travelling?... The 1800 IMSICK 1800 467 425 helpline remains the principle helpline for all medical support including if you begin to display COVID-19 symptoms or have travelled through a COVID-19 community transmission area (hotspot) as part of your relocation. What if my family becomes ill with COVID-19 symptoms during transit? If a family member becomes unwell with COVID-19 symptoms during transit, your family should seek medical assistance at nearest possible civilian medical facility and follow all directions provided by medical staff. You must inform your Chain of Command as soon as practical and your TOLL Case Manager in the event that amendments to your travel plan are required. You must also contact 1800 IM SICK, 1800 467 425 and follow the directions provided by call centre medical staff. #DefenceFamilies #Posting #Moving #COVID19 #StayUpToDate More FAQs at https://www.defence.gov.au//F/Posting-cycle-20-21-FAQs.pdf

23.01.2022 BAE has been a long time supporter of meaningful employment opportunities for Defence partners. https://careers.au.baesystems.com/cam/veterans-and-families They are currently ramping up their recruitment for their Hunter Frigate Program in Adelaide. https://careers.au.baesystems.com/campaign/hunterfrigates... Take a look and even if you don't see the right role now register for email alerts for your preferred role or location. #ADFPartnerEmployment #Jobs #Opportunity #Careers #BAE #DefenceIndustry

23.01.2022 Australian Military Bank is a Defence Partner Friendly Employer and has a Personal Banker Position (Fixed Term 12 Month Mat Leave Contract) available at Lavarac...k Barracks in Townsville. To find out more info or to apply visit: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50603757 For other vacancies with Australian Military Bank visit: https://app.revelian.com/australianmilitarybankjobs/ Find other employers supportive of Defence partners: https://dfa.org.au/pa/defence-partner-supportive-employers/

22.01.2022 Reminder! MWD(U) Information sessions are on THIS WEEK: Tuesday and Thursday - MWD(U) Information sessions ... The decision to become Member With Dependants (Unaccompanied) is never an easy one to make We know that families choose this option for important reasons, such as their children’s schooling, or to maintain their employment or support networks We also know that many families find managing life as an MWD(U) family more difficult than they anticipated. 3rd Brigade - Australian Army and the team at DCO Townsville have developed information sessions for families to help make the decision a little clearer. Hear from Defence Social Workers and Chaplains about the challenges & opportunities of being MWDU, tips on how to manage, and where to find support There will be two sessions held at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks. All members and families are invited to attend (no RSVP required) Tuesday 8th Sept 1330 - 1430 Or Thursday 10th Sept 1700 - 1800 Children are welcome though no babysitting is provided.

21.01.2022 A message from Brigadier Fegan to the families and supporters of the 3rd Brigade - Australian Army Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to supporting and informing the families of the Brigade. When families are ready for what lies ahead, the men and women of the Brigade are ready.

21.01.2022 Fantastic work by our ADF in supporting local charities! If you see them around, be sure to drop by with some spare change

21.01.2022 MARCHing into next month with our Activity Day line up! Do you know a young person aged 8-18 who would benefit from learning about mental health and wellbeing i...n a fun and engaging way? To refer a young person for a free program designed by Clinicians to empower kids, build resilience, and gain lifelong knowledge please visit our website https://kookaburrakids.org.au/how-you-can-he/refer-a-child/ #mentalhealtheducation See more

20.01.2022 Australians want to spend their hard earned income as locally as possible. The preference seems to be when given the choice we would prefer to #buylocal and #su...pportsmallbusiness In a Defence Family context that translates to getting your hair cut or eyebrows done by a fellow ADF Partner, or buying a box of cupcakes to take to your work morning tea made by the ADF Partner down the street. Read more https://dfa.org.au///25/the-changing-world-of-work-part-2/

20.01.2022 Well done to the Staff and Graduates of the Navy Indigenous Development Program in Cairns. What a fantastic introduction the the Australian Defence Force! Wishing you a long and fulfilling career in the Royal Australian Navy

19.01.2022 Cleaning has to be the worst part about moving...

19.01.2022 Well done to the Team at Townsville Defence Community Organisation and Geckos Family Centre - North Queensland for putting on a great event event for our Defence partners. Happy and healthy partners = Happy and healthy families

17.01.2022 Generation Health is a Defence Partner Friendly Employer and has a number of job opportunities this week. Rehabilitation Consultant Townsville, QLD https...://www.seek.com.au/job/51359284 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51359271 Rehabilitation Consultant FIFO Role in Townsville, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566186 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566170 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566146 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566118 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566081 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51564925 Rehabilitation Consultant Albury, NSW https://www.seek.com.au/job/51359247 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51314037 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51314020 Rehabilitation Consultant Brisbane, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51313884 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51313865 Team Manager Brisbane, QLD - https://www.seek.com.au/job/51466925 Rehabilitation Consultant Toowoomba, QLD - https://www.seek.com.au/job/51217608 Team Manager Melbourne, VIC https://www.seek.com.au/job/51179093 Rehabilitation Consultant Amberley, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51474205 Rehabilitation Consultant Melbourne, VIC https://www.seek.com.au/job/51577133 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51348505 #ADFPartnerEmployment #Jobs #Opportunity #Careers #ThanksGenerationHealth

16.01.2022 A message from Chandell, Nth Qld Delegate for Defence families Australia I am sad to announce that I will be leaving the role of Nth Qld Delegate for DFA in December. It is a role that I have enjoyed immensely and it has created memories and connections that I will cherish. Unfortunately as a Defence family we are also subject to the posting cycle, and Defence has decided it is our time to move on. ... Leaving this beautiful community is going to be so hard! My young boys are settled in their schools, I have wonderful friendships and a support network here. Not to mention a job that I love and am incredibly passionate about! The opportunities I have had and the projects I have been involved with over my four years is still slightly unbelievable to me. I’d like to say thank you To all of the families who have connected with me and trusted me with their stories. Reaching out for help can be hard, and I feel so privileged to have been in a position to support and assist our Defence families. To all of the Commanders, Welfare Officers, Chaplains and plenty of others, for inviting me in and being receptive to my feedback. There is so much interest in improving the lives of our Defence families, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to share my experience and ideas. To the stakeholders and organisations that support Defence, for engaging so opening with me as a representative of the community. I have seen so many improvements and instances of cooperation and goodwill, and I have no doubt that Defence families will continue to benefit from this. I also just want to say, this is a crazy year to be posting! Luckily our move to Brisbane should be fairly uncomplicated, and my heart goes out to all other families as they navigate this posting season. Please remember to take care of yourselves and seek the support that is available to you. As always, I will continue to be available any time for Defence families. I look forward to helping select the next Nth Qld Delegate, and to saying goodbyes and good lucks to all of the community in Townsville and Cairns.

16.01.2022 We spoke with Andony Chambers recently, one of the state Directors at Open Arms. We wanted to know some of the ways ADF partners and members can reach out for h...elp with their mental health. Open Arms provides mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. https://dfa.org.au//24/making-the-decision-to-call-open-a/ #MentalHealth #ReachOut #DefenceFamilies #DefenceLife

15.01.2022 Do you have to quarantine on posting? Does the thought of this terrify you? Not so according to Katie who has kindly written a blog post on her experience in ...quarantining with 3 children under 5. From Katie... 'Supermarket orders are worth organising. My kids are like fruit bats, but we only get 1 fresh piece of fruit a day so that definitely went on our order. The meals only come between certain times and my kids are snack queens, so adding all their favourite snacks to the order made life easier. Then there was also the problem of the kids not liking what was served. ' Read more of Katie's tips for quarantining. https://dfa.org.au/2020/09/22/quarantine-2020-style/ #DefenceFamilies #DefenceLife #Quarantine2020 #Posting #QuarantineLife #FightClub #WineWasConsumed

15.01.2022 OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK Generation Health is supportive of ADF Partner Employment. Rehabilitation Consultant Townsville, QLD ... https://www.seek.com.au/job/51359284 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51359271 Rehabilitation Consultant FIFO Role in Townsville, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566186 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566170 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566146 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566118 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51566081 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51564925 Rehabilitation Consultant Albury, NSW https://www.seek.com.au/job/51596184 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51542470 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51542432 Rehabilitation Consultant Brisbane, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51523044 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51541765 Team Manager Brisbane, QLD - https://www.seek.com.au/job/51466925 Rehabilitation Consultant Toowoomba, QLD - https://www.seek.com.au/job/51468234 Team Manager Melbourne, VIC https://www.seek.com.au/job/51596165 Rehabilitation Consultant Amberley, QLD https://www.seek.com.au/job/51474205 Rehabilitation Consultant Melbourne, VIC https://www.seek.com.au/job/51577133 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51348505 #ADFPartnerEmployment #Jobs #Opportunity #Careers #GenerationHealth

13.01.2022 DCO North Qld’s motto is Know us before you need us..... and in this week’s DCO’s E-news families were introduced to Ritchie, our RAAF Military Support Officer in Townsville. DCO North Qld has 3 MSOs, one for each of the ADF services between Townsville and Cairns. They provide support to Families by liaising with Command and sharing their knowledge of all things Defence with the DCO team. ...Richie has been in the RAAF for almost 20 years working as a Logistics Offi...cer with postings in Brisbane, Newcastle, Melbourne and Townsville. In his down time, Richie enjoys having coffee at the Strand and honing his Karate skills at a local Dojo. If you’d like to stay in touch with the DCO team and events happening in our community, be sure to sign up to the E-news by emailing: [email protected]

13.01.2022 ASK OUR COMMUNITY Travelling when posting this year may look a little different from other years. Many members and their families will be flying to their new lo...cations rather than driving due to COVID restrictions. For those with children, it might be the first time flying. What are your best tips for flying with children? Do you take car seats for little ones? What snacks are good for flying? How do you keep them occupied? #DefenceFamilies #Posting #Flying #AskOurCommunity #Support Unsplash

12.01.2022 If anyone in our community needs additional help there are several places you can go to find support. Safe Zone Support is completely anonymous.

12.01.2022 Travelling over the holidays? There are a few extra things you might need to think about this year. Here are some tips from the ADF Consumer Centre https://adfconsumer.gov.au/travelling-during-covid/... #DefenceFamilies #DefenceLife #COVID19 #Travel #Holidays Katherine place of dreams on Unsplash

11.01.2022 We’ve all had to face challenges in 2020. Many of us are still facing challenges and uncertainty. Please speak up if you need help or support. If you can, reach in to others also. You could change a life ... #ruokday2020

11.01.2022 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: POSTING SEASON 2020-2021 This information is taken from the FAQs produced by Defence for ADF members and their families. We are resharing to highlight some of the questions that are being asked.... This posting season, ADF members are not permitted to take leave during the posting travel dates. They can take leave once posting travel is completed but this needs to be approved. More at https://www.defence.gov.au//F/Posting-cycle-20-21-FAQs.pdf FROM THE FAQS Can I take leave during my relocation transit? No, to ensure the health and safety of ADF families and adherence to State/Territory border controls, the dates allocated for posting travel must be adhered to. Annual leave is not approved during the period of posting travel and posting relocations are from the old point of posting to the new point of posting. Your travel departure date identified in your Move Plan triggers the commencement of posting travel and ceases on arrival at your final destination. Annual leave outside of posting travel is to be approved and managed by the Chain of Command in accordance with existing Defence policy. Can I take annual leave once I arrive in my gaining location while I wait for my service residence/rental property to become available prior to my commencement at my gaining unit? Yes, the departure date identified in your Move Plan triggers the commencement of ‘posting travel’ and ceases on arrival at your final destination. Annual leave outside of ‘posting travel’ is to be approved and managed by the Chain of Command in accordance with Defence policy.

10.01.2022 Keep an eye out for soldiers from 3rd Brigade - Australian Army supporting Legacy Australia on the final day of #LegacyWeek2020

08.01.2022 Don’t forget your tickets to DCO's upcoming ‘Coffee connections’ event for ADF families in Townsville. Tickets close soon, see Eventbrite for more details and to get your tickets by 25 February.

08.01.2022 For all of those on the move. Did you know there are Defence Relocations and Housing Managers (DRHM) in locations around Australia? They can provide advice an...d guidance if you have issues or questions arising out of relocations and housing service delivery. Your local DRHM can be found below. (list correct as of Sept 25, 2020) More information here https://dfa.org.au//relocations-and-housing-defence-reloc/

07.01.2022 The Changing World of Work "What this means for Defence Families who are potentially posted to regional locations is there is an already increasing demand on lo...cal businesses therefore an increase in local jobs, or alternatively for the civilian partner to continue working in their current role with their current employer in the new location utilising their employers' new remote work provisions." Read more here in our latest blog post #ADFPartnerEmployment #Jobs #Careers #Postings https://dfa.org.au///21/the-changing-world-of-work-part-1/

06.01.2022 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9am Monday 28 September Want to work with us? Are you a Defence partner based in Townsville or posting in? ... Know someone who is? We are looking for a new National Delegate for Northern Queensland. National Delegates are the heart and soul of DFA's advocacy work in our regions. They build relationships with families, Command, and stakeholders such as Defence Community Organisation, Toll, Defence Housing Australia and other Defence community groups. They are excellent communicators who can engage compassionately with a family or professionally articulate issues for Command and other stakeholders. National Delegates are passionate about the wellbeing of the families in their region. They can work collaboratively with Command and other stakeholders on initiatives to build strong and thriving Defence communities. National Delegate positions are remunerated according to the Remuneration Tribunal. The current Sitting Fee is paid at $419 per day for 85 days per year. Interested applicants should email [email protected] to request a DFA National Delegate Application Pack, which includes details of the position’s Eligibility, Terms of Office, Duties and Selection Criteria. Applications are open now. Interviews will be conducted Friday 2 October via Zoom. #ADFPartnerEmployment #DefenceFamilies #Advocacy #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam

05.01.2022 Wishing all members of the Brigade, and the supporting elements, safe travels on their way to support the Covid Taskforce. To the families of those departing, goodbyes are never easy. Please take care of yourselves and remember to reach out for help when you need it.

04.01.2022 Sending a shout out and virtual hug to those in our community either in lockdown or missing loved ones. We liked this article on awe and noticing the little things. 'In many ways, then, these tiny, simple things we've been savouring lately a flower, a bird's pitch-perfect trill, how the sun hits the wet grass after a night of heavy rain are the big things.' ... If you would like to talk with someone, please call Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046 for free counselling for Defence families. You can also call Lifeline, a Chaplain, or Defence Community Organisation Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608. If you need someone to advocate for you please get in contact with us at DFA. www.dfa.org.au https://www.abc.net.au//melbourne-lockdown-moment/12601672

03.01.2022 Are you new to Defence life? Know someone who is? Last year we recorded a series of webinars to look at the first 5 years as a Defence partner. We arranged to have each of the Service Chiefs speaking on the webinars as well as others from the Defence space. The recordings are available to view. One for Army, Navy and Air Force. ... The topics we discussed: What to expect in the first five years Relationships Training expectations Where to go if you need help Communication with the ADF Communication with your partner Please note: any COVID-19 information was accurate at time of recording. #DefenceLife #DefenceFamilies Catch up here https://dfa.org.au/webinars/

03.01.2022 Great recognition from Senator Linda Reynolds, Minister for Defence, for our both our Serving members and their families.

02.01.2022 Last week Geckos Family Centre - North Queensland held a Posting Party for families leaving Townsville I attended both in my role as DFA, but also because I too am a Family that is posting! It was tropical themed and HEAPS of fun, and I even got to make one last cake for the centre! ... Thank you so much to the staff at Geckos, and their helpers from Defence Community Organisation Townsville office, for starting our posting journey off on such a fun note. It is a wonderful way to acknowledge the transition that our Defence children are about to go through, and to give them fantastic memories of their time in Townsville

02.01.2022 Defence Housing Australia has created a virtual posting presentation that includes information about: Accessing online services Housing options Vacating a property ... Occupying a new property Remember to read your tenant handbook to understand all of your responsibilities: https://www.dha.gov.au/docs/publications/tenant-handbook.pdf

01.01.2022 Who loves when the Super Hornets are in town?? Be prepared for a little extra noise over the next few weeks while they conduct their important exercises.