Defence Mentor News
State Championships
Our very own Mia Snowball has been selected for State Championships in the 100m and 200m events later in the year. Mia and a group of her classmates from Inclusive Education (Red room) were selected to qualify at the Regional primary track & field in Melbourne and Mia was very successful winning both events.
Congratulations to Mia for making it to State.
Are Your Circumstances Changing ?
Just a reminder that if you have been made aware that you are posting, being deployed or your circumstances have changed, could you please let me know via email, phone, or I’m happy to set up a meeting.
If you require any support in how this process works, please reach out and I can assist you
You used to be... | You currently have... | In PMKeyS Self Service (PSS) your categorisation will be shown as... |
|---|---|---|
| A member without dependants (MWOD) | No resident family | A member (MBR) |
| A member with dependants (MWD) | Accompanied resident family (ARF) | A member who has accompanied resident family (ARF) |
| A member with dependants (unaccompanied) (MWD(U)) | Unaccompanied resident family (URF) | A member who has unaccompanied resident family (URF) |
Non-resident family (NRF)
Non-resident family (NRF) is recognised family who lives away from you for reasons other than service, compassionate, work or study.
Recognised other person (ROP)
A recognised other person (ROP) is the new name for CDF-recognised dependants.
If you feel your child needs any wellbeing support with the current conflict going on in the world, please contact me asap & I can assist in providing support through our wellbeing team.
Kookaburra Kids: Empowering young people to thrive.
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation deliver their services to young people aged 9-18 years impacted by family mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities, so they can reach their potential.
DVA is funding the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation to deliver the Defence Kids Program across Australia, which provides camps, activity days and age-appropriate mental health education.
All Activity Days and Camps are free to current registered Kookaburra Kids.
For further information on the Kookaburra Kids programs please visit
www.kookaburrakids.org.au or Defence Kids | Kookaburra Kids
Melbourne Zoo Activity Day
Offer: VIC Families - Melbourne Zoo
Date: Sunday 19th November 2023
Venue: Elliott Ave, Parkville, VIC, 3052
What is included:
- Live feeding shows
- Get to experience all the zoo has to offer
- Various exhibits
- Meal and refreshments will be provided
To register your interest for this program, please click the link below.
Once you are able to reach the calendar view, please find the available appointment on 19/11/2023 to book in.
Please note that your booking will be under "wait list" until your application is reviewed and accepted.
https://kookaburrakids.org.au/booking-system/
ADF Medallion.
A follow up for all who are interested in nominating their child for the ADF child of the medallion award.
All ADF children can receive a medallion if they are between the ages 3-18 years, so there is no competition running.
What you need to do- parents, log into the relevant Eventbrite site and register an interest for your child(ren) to receive a medallion. All children and parents registered will then be invited to a presentation event that will be set for each of the areas where children will be presented with their medallions. No dates or times have been set yet, as we are waiting for an indication of demand. Our thinking is to have the presentations prior to Remembrance Day so the children can proudly wear their medallions alongside mum or dad.
If you have any further questions, please let me know.
Eventbrite link on for the Child of the ADF medallion.
Puckapunyal- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/699440273687?