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Families and their Veterans Forum
YOUR voice as a Defence Partner and as part of a Defence Family IS important which is why we need YOU at the inaugural Families and their Veterans Forum.
AIFS Conference 2022
Defence Partners and Families want meaningful connections in a community where they feel they are acknowledged and valued.
Behind the fancy titles- Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley shares her Defence Partner Journey
Mrs Hurley may now live a very public life alongside the Governor-General but I wanted to ask her about the life that came before the fancy titles. The life that included a defence house in Wagga, posting adventures overseas, emotional reunions and welcome home dinners at Pizza Hut. I wanted to hear about her life and her defence partner journey.
New Location top 10 TO DO’s
Here is a well-curated list of the lesser-known things you should probably do when posting into a new location. You no doubt have the obvious covered but here are some others that may not have crossed your mind.
DMFS Newsletter Contact List
Find your Local DMFS Email address to sign up for the Newsletter.
Accidental Advocate for Defence Partners & Families
Some of the cracks seem like easy fixes and some of them are a kind of ‘knock down rebuild’ situation but I promise you I am doing everything I can to tell those who NEED and SHOULD be listening about the cracks.
8 things to consider when preparing for your next posting
PING- that lovely noise the notification makes as the email slides into your inbox. It contains the news you’ve been anticipating – your posting order! You’re off
Non Toxic Cleaning for Beginners
Unfortunately, I’m sure this isn’t just us, the quality of the post out clean was pretty below the line!
Buying a House- ADF Schemes & Grants Explained
So you've decided that now is the right time to look at buying a house....yay, go you! But which grants and schemes can an ADF member access when buying a property and how do they all actually work? I don't know about you but sometime's you just need it...
Our Partner is a Perfect fit!
You all know that my decision to bring a partner onboard wasn't something I took lightly. Together, we have built a community that is supportive and inclusive and bonded. We have built this circle of trust with each other. A sisterhood. A tribe. A place I and all of...