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23.01.2022 Reach out to five mates and check in on them. Have genuine, meaningful conversations. Encourage others to do the same by sharing your photo with a #Check5 Enquire genuinely, listen without agenda. Things aren’t always as they seem.... #Check5 #SquaredAway #CheckYourMates See more

23.01.2022 The Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program provides funding for projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian veteran community. This year, applications for practical projects and activities that support safe, accessible environments for veterans and their families to enable social connection and positive engagement to improve wellbeing are being encouraged. Projects could include improvements that make community spaces safer and more ...accessible, equipment that will enable COVID-safe activities, or assistance to connect online. Organisations are encouraed to closely review the V&CG 2020-21 Grant Opportunity Guidelines before submitting an application, to ensure the proposed project is eligible. There have been some changes to the process this year. More information https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//veteran-community-gran Assistance with grant application queries is also available by phone: 1800 020 283 or email: [email protected] #Grants #Opportunities #Community

22.01.2022 'The Flanders poppy has long been a part of Remembrance Day, the ritual that marks the Armistice of 11 November 1918. During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium.' https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/WeRememberThem... #WeRememberThem #RemembranceDay Department of Defence

22.01.2022 So what exactly is a Talent Bank in an job application system? These tend to be set up like a non-specific job advert; they allow people interested in working for an organisation to provide their details even if there isn’t a current vacancy. What this allows organisations to do is when they have a new position available their first step is to search their system for potential candidates, this saves the organisation both time and money, they can move directly to interview sta...ge without incurring the additional cost of advertising. Find out more at our blog post in the newsroom https://dfa.org.au//talent-bank-applications-or-expressio/ #ADFPartnerEmployment #Careers #JobHunting #Jobs

21.01.2022 The ADF Consumer Centre have written two short articles about things to be careful about with Christmas and holiday shopping. Using ‘buy now, pay later’ for Christmas shopping? Watch out for late fees https://adfconsumer.gov.au/buy-now-pay-later-christmas-sho/... Let the Christmas present buyer beware https://adfconsumer.gov.au/christmas-present-buyer-beware/ #DefenceFamilies #BudgetTips #ChristmasShopping #BuyerBeware

21.01.2022 FOR THOSE POSTING SOON Peak posting season is stressful we all know that. This year is no different, however we have all had to face so many additional chall...enges we didn’t really think were possible prior to 2020. Many of us have been separated from partners and family and in some cases, some of us have spent too much time with partners and family! What we do know, is that Defence and those organisations that support Defence are all working hard behind the scenes to move ADF members and their families around the country in the safest way possible. Families are being asked to be extra patient in 2020 after what has seemed to have been an extra-long year to be patient in. We are still living through a pandemic with uncertainty. The priority is the safety of ADF members, families and the broader public. We are also potentially facing another summer of adverse weather conditions, so it is important that members and their families are moved safely and quickly. Everyone’s situation is different - where you are coming from and where you are going to. Do you have pets, do you have special needs? What do you need to move? There are also many rules and regulations set by states and territories that need to be followed. Getting to your destination as quickly as possible may mean that you may be directed to fly, this is to minimise your travel time and avoid hotspots that could develop while you travel. Those on the other end of the phone line are also working hard to do their jobs across often very tight time frames. Your first point of call for your individual movement is TOLL. Please contact your TOLL Case Manager or the TOLL Service Centre on 1800 819 167 Link to previous Defence Community Organisation webinar series https://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/webinar.asp Contact us if you need us to advocate for you. www.dfa.org.au Frequently Asked Questions about posting (recently updated) https://www.defence.gov.au//F/Posting-cycle-20-21-FAQs.pdf #PostingSeason #WorkTogether #BeKind #BePatient #Flexibility #BeGone2020 #COVID19 #LetsDoThis

19.01.2022 FROM Defence Community Organisation (DCO) In light of the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, and as many return to the workplace, the Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) may be able to assist you to find employment or get ready to seek employment. Eligible partners of ADF personnel can apply for up to $1,500 funding to access the following employment-related initiatives: ... Professional employment services, including: development of a personalised resume and/or resume coaching identification of transferrable skills employment options and job placement advice job search techniques and strategies development of an online employment profile application and selection criteria coaching Preparation and presentation coaching for interviews Mandatory fees for professional re-registration required under legislation More information on PEAP, including the PEAP guidelines and the application form can be found on the Defence Community Organisation website at https://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Family/Partners/PEAP.asp If you have any questions regarding the program, including sourcing providers, please include this in your covering email with your application and one of our PEAP team will call you to discuss options including using our Defence contracted provider. Similarly, if you’ve read the guidelines and have any questions, contact the PEAP team at [email protected] or call the all-hours Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608.

17.01.2022 2020 has been challenging for so many reasons. Please know that for ADF members and their families, there is help available should you or someone you know need it. Please consider sharing this with your networks. #MentalHealth #ReachOut #ReachIn #TalkToSomeone #Support

17.01.2022 Have you ever considered a job with one of the government organisations that work in the Defence and Veterans' space? Sometimes you can find specific jobs by going directly to the websites of the organisations to see what opportunities are available. Jobs with Open Arms... https://www.openarms.gov.au/careers Jobs with DVA https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/careers Jobs with Defence https://www.defence.gov.au/APSCareers/Jobs.asp Jobs with DHA https://dha.gov.au/careers #ADFPartnerEmployment #Jobs #Careers

16.01.2022 Local part-time employment opportunity in the Banuyle area.

13.01.2022 Jobs #ADFPartnerEmployment Moving to or near Albury? Already there? Know someone that is moving?... A number of positions are available with AlburyCity https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/careers Albury City is a Defence Partner Friendly Employer. DFA ACT & Southern NSW DFA Victoria & Tasmania

11.01.2022 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 2020-2021 POSTING CYCLE BORDER PASSES How do I know if I need to apply for a border pass?... Guidance on correctly complying with control measures for personnel, families and their losing Chain of Command can be found on the Australian Government Health Direct website: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-res/domestic-travel Who applies for the border pass? You are individually responsible for ensuring that you and all family members apply for a border pass as per State/Territory guidelines. Each State/Territory is different and members are to confirm and comply with these requirements. Defence personnel can also access a Handy State/Territory Guide via the PCMCC website on the Defence intranet Find more FAQs here https://www.defence.gov.au//F/Posting-cycle-20-21-FAQs.pdf

09.01.2022 Our friends at the ADF Consumer Centre have come up with some ways to survive the festive season when it comes to money. #DefenceFamilies #Budgets #ThinkAhead https://adfconsumer.gov.au/surviving-festive-season/

08.01.2022 From our National Convenor: I hope you are able to celebrate Christmas according to your plans. I have every finger and toe crossed that the borders stay open so I can see my family and friends interstate. For a while there I just didn’t want to think about Christmas as I didn’t want to get my hopes up. Now with just a few weeks to go I think it’s really going to happen. I am starting make lists of things to pack. I love a good list so this feels like a normal thing to do. An...d doing something normal feels so good. We all just need a break, don’t we? I was listening to a podcast recently and the presenter said in the beginning COVID felt like something that was just going to inconvenience our lives for a few weeks. How silly does that notion seem now? For the last few months here in the DFA team we’ve been really mindful of being kind to one another as our tanks are getting low. We’re dealing with misunderstandings quickly and with grace so we can move on united and celebrating successes. This is really important as there is still so much advocacy going on right now around moves. We know this moving cycle is different and hard. We are in regular contact with the PCMCC (Posting Cell) to feed back what families are saying and to get an update from them on processes. We are going to operate at reduced staffing levels for a couple of weeks around Christmas so we can fill up our tanks a bit, but there will always be someone available for advocacy. We have sadly said goodbye to two of our National Delegates in the latter part of this year, which is always hard. I have heard many of the team say DFA is a passion job for them, meaning it’s way more than just a way to earn money. We care about what’s happening for you because this is our life too. Wishing you laughter, safety, and time to do something that fills your tank. Take care, Maree

08.01.2022 In case you missed the recent webinar on preparing for posting during COVID19, it is available to view by following the link provided below

05.01.2022 Years ago, we were preparing for another posting and I was complaining to a defence partner friend that yet again I wouldn’t be able to put my Christmas tree up and how sad it made me. She looked at me, laughed and said why can’t you? I proceeded to say, well it’s the last thing I want to do with packing and little kids and just the general chaos of moving. The next day she arrived on my doorstep with a farewell present. A small, pre-decorated tree with battery powered ligh...ts. We were travelling with our caravan and it was truly the perfect size. We’ve put it up every year since regardless of posting or not. It’s the tree you have when you don’t really have time for a tree. It packs into a small bag as is. It gives me joy and reminds me of the kindness of a dear friend who just ‘got it’ all those years ago. We’d love to see your Christmas trees in the comments. What traditions do you have at this time of the year?

02.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS MELBOURNE! Disney+ Drive-In is coming to Melbourne this December 3rd at Melbourne Showgrounds for a month of screenings under the stars. The l...ineup has something for everyone, with legendary titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and Twentieth Century Fox. For the full line-up and tickets head to https://www.openaircinemas.com.au/drive-in/melbourne Melbourne Openair Cinema Disney Disney+