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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Important Information ............ ..…..1

Community Groups………………....2-3

Newcastle ................................ ..….4

Singleton.................................. ..….5

Tamworth ................................ ..….6

Maitland .................................. ..….7

Port Stephens………..…………………..8

General Information………....…….9-11

Out & About ……………..…..…..….12-13

Points of Interest

WELCOME TO

WILLIAMTOWN EVENT

DETAILS!

Cinema Under the Stars!

Christmas Carols across the

Hunter

Out & About in your community

DSNSG Position Available

Newsletter Bulletin Dated DEC 18 - JAN 19

Defence Community Organisation - Hunter

WILLIAMTOWN PRE SCHOOL

PARENTS OF DEFENCE MEMBERS

The Parents of Defence Members group provides an opportunity for parents of current serving

Defence Members to meet in a relaxed environment and provide support to each other. For

more information, contact Christina on 0414871870 or email [email protected]

RAAF Williamtown Playgroup operates from the Ferodale Oval Club House, Medowie

each Tuesday and Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The playgroup is a place where

parents and carers with children 0-5 yrs can socialise and encourage development in a

child friendly environment. For more information, please visit the groups Facebook page

‘Williamtown Playgroup’ or email: [email protected]

HUNTER DEFENCE SUPPORT NETWORK

WILLIAMTOWN PLAYGROUP

The Hunter Defence Support Network (HDSN) was formed in 2015 as a single-purpose

community support and advocacy group focused on improving the lifestyle of ADF members

and their families.

HDSN works in partnership with the ADF and the Hunter Community to

raise support for base programs and activities. They educate the

community and advocate for base interests. To learn more about HDSN,

visit https://www.hdsn.org.au/ or ‘like’ their Facebook page ‘HDSN’.

DEFENCE SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

The Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc. is a non-profit

benevolent volunteer organisation established to assist Navy,

Army and Air Force families with a family member with special

needs. Website: www.dsnsg.org.au

WILLIAMTOWN PRE SCHOOL is a not-for-profit organisation for children 3-5 years old.

The pre school is managed by a management Committee comprising of ADF parents on a

voluntary basis.

The preschool is situated in Raymond Terrace. For more information, please contact the

preschool on 4987 7009 or email: [email protected]

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KOOKABURRA KIDS

The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental

illness. The program provides recreational, educational camps and other activities, giving kids

a break, in a fun, positive and safe environment. Kids have the opportunity to meet other kids

in similar families and develop new friendships.

To find out more about events and programs in the Hunter region, please contact Australian

Kookaburra Kids Foundation on 1300 566 525 or email [email protected]

DEFENCE PARTNER

WALKING GROUPS

THORNTON WALKING

GROUP - All fitness levels are

welcome to join this fun, friendly

and supportive exercise group.

The group currently meet on

Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays from 5:30pm and walk for

approximately 50 minutes at a

moderate pace.

Build your support network and

reduce social isolation by making

new friends in your local area!

Increase your physical and mental

health and assist in creating a

strong and supportive community.

For more information, visit the

groups Facebook page ‘Walking

Group - Thornton NSW.’

SINGLETON WALKFIT m eet

every Wednesday at Rose Point

Park from 9:30am.

The group encourages physical

and mental health as well as

establishing new friendships.

WalkFit coordinator, Jacqui

Adcock, is a Defence partner who

is passionate about health, fitness

and the community.

Walking is a great way to improve

or maintain your overall health, it

can increase cardiovascular

fitness, strengthen bones, reduce

excess body fat, and boost muscle

power and endurance.

Everyone is very welcome to

attend WalkFit! For more

information, please call Jacqui on

0403 049 172.

IF you would like to star t a

walking group in your local area,

call DCO Hunter on 4034 6973 or

email

[email protected]

DEFENCE PARTNER

SUPPORT GROUPS

Defence partner support groups are

coordinated by volunteer Defence

partners who are willing to support

others in their local area by planning

social activities and linking families

in their local communities.

BUDDIES IN THE BAY Nelson

Bay/Salamander Bay/Corlette/ Anna

Bay

Coordinator: Stacey 0413 968 922

Facebook: Defence Families in the

Bay

Email:

[email protected]

TERRACE BUDDIES Raym ond

Terrace and Medowie Coordinator:

Coordinator: Kay 0419 227 681

Facebook: Terrace Buddies - for

Defence spouses of Raymond

Terrace & Medowie Email:

[email protected]

DEFENCE FAMILIES

CENTRAL COAST

Central Coast Area

Coordinator: Catherine Sherrin

Facebook: Defence Families Central

Coast Email: [email protected]

DEFENCE FAMILIES

MAITLAND East Maitland/

Ashtonfield/Thornton Coordinator:

Tahlia 0428 387 452

Facebook: Defence Families

Maitland

Email:

[email protected]

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NEWCASTLE BUDDIES

Adamstown/Maryville/Elermore

Vale/ Fletcher/Warrabrook

Coordinator: Jackie Phone 0410 353

613

Facebook: Newcastle Buddies - for

Defence partners & families in

Newcastle NSW

Email: [email protected]

WILLIAMTOWN DEFENCE FAMILY GROUP

Williamtown Defence Family Group Inc. (WDFG) is a not for profit organisation operated by a

volunteer management committee. The group undertake projects that support Defence members

and their families to connect and integrate in the Williamtown community. From coffee catch

ups to making tribute poppies and organising deployment care packages we have a variety of

existing activities for you to enjoy. Activities are hosted at both on and off base locations.

If you have a passion for volunteering, a great idea you’d like to get started or want to make

friends and become more involved in your community then contact us! Email:

[email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/WilliamtownDFG/

SINGLETON LITTLE DIGGERS PLAYGROUP

Every Monday 9:30am-12:00pm at the Community Hall, Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton.

Defence Mums, Dads, babies and children of any age welcome! Bring a $2.00 donation per

child (or $4.00 for a family) and a piece of fruit to share. We have weekly indoor activities set

up and an outdoor playground. Many toys and

things to keep the kids busy while you have the

chance to get to know other Defence families!

Please join our Facebook group ‘Singleton Little

Diggers Playgroup’ or email

[email protected]

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES

A place of support and encouragement for Christian Defence partners and serving

members. Coffee and Word mornings held regularly. For more details visit https://

www.solidrockministries.com.au/

WDFG TOY LIBRARY WILLIAMTOWN

WDFG Toy Library aims to support all Defence members, their families, APS staff and

contractors to borrow high quality educational and fun toys on a regular basis at very reasonable

prices. Members can borrow from a range of DVD's, ride on, sports, costume, educational or

creative toys for up to two weeks. Open from the RAAF Williamtown Family Room every Tuesday

11am to 12.30pm or by prior appointment. To find the group on Facebook, search ‘WDFG Toy

Library Williamtown’.

SINGLETON DEFENCE PARTNERS

CRAFT GROUP

Singleton Defence Partners craft group is held every Tuesday from 9.30am at The Currey

VC Club, Lone Pine Barracks. Partners can bring their unfinished craft to work on.

Children are welcome. There is an outside play area as well as indoor toys to keep little

ones occupied. Those uncrafty also welcome to attend for coffee/ tea!

To find out more about Craft Group please visit the groups Facebook page ‘Singleton

Defence Crafty Partners’ or email [email protected] 3

NEWCASTLE

CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN NEWCASTLE

& THE HUNTER

Newcastle Permanent Cinema Under the Stars is back in Newcastle and the Hunter with

events in Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Maitland and Speers Point. Movies include Paddington 2

and The Greatest Showman.

Entry is free, so organise your friends and family, pack a picnic and relax as the sun sets and

the screen lights up. Gates open at 5.30pm and screening starts at sundown. Enjoy the family

-friendly entertainment prior to the movie with circus workshops, live musicians on stage and

soccer activities.

Newcastle - Saturday 12 Jan 19

from 5:30pm

King Edward Park. Movie: The Greatest

Showman

In the event that the screenings are

cancelled, information will be posted on

the website and Newcastle Permanent

Facebook page. For more information,

visit https://

www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/

community/cinema-under-the-stars

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Carols in Webb Park

December 8 @ 5pm-8pm

Webb Park, Waratah St, Mayfield

Lake Mac Carols by Candlelight


Speers Point Park, Park Rd, Speers Point

Henderson Park Community Carols

December 9 @ 4pm-8:30pm

Henderson Park, 28-42 Lockyer St, Adamstown

Carols on Dobell

December 9 @ 5pm-8:30pm

Dobell Park, 148 Dobell Dr, Wangi Wangi

Carols by Candlelight in Nelson Bay


Fly Point, Nelson Bay, Victoria Pde, Nelson Bay

Christmas Carols in Lambton Park


Lambton Park, Elder St & Morehead St, Lambton

Northlakes Salvos Community Carols


Macquarie College, 182-222 Lake Road, Wallsend

Carols by the Beach in Merewether


Empire Park, 107-109 Memorial Dr, Bar Beach

Meet up with friends and family and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. Here’s a list

of Christmas concerts around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

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SINGLETON

FREE PLAYGROUND EACH THURSDAY!

COMMUNITY CAROLS @ THE HEIGHTS

Saturday 8th Dec 18 from 5pm-9pm

Community Carols at the Heights, Alan Bull Reserve, Hunterview.

Jumping castles, sausage sizzle, face painting, carols and fireworks - ALL FREE!

Brought to you by Singleton Baptist and Generate Churches.

For more information, search ‘Community Carols at The Heights’ via Facebook.

The Big Yellow Bus w ill be heading to Singleton each Thursday m orning

(during school terms) to provide the setting for a new playground.

Located at Singleton’s Youth Venue, at the corner of Bathurst and Pitt streets, the

playgroup is free and open to all children from 0-6 years. It will run from 10:00am to

12:00pm and participants are asked to bring along morning tea, drink bottle and a hat.

Run by Early Links Inclusion Support Services the centre piece of the mornings activities

is a converted big yellow bus which children can climb in and slide out of and swing

through. The playgroup provides a meeting place for families to connect with each other,

talk to professionals and learn strategies to support their children learn through play and

other activities at home.

Early childhood teacher, Aeron Gould, who was on hand last week at the launch of the

service, said teachers and therapists would be available each week to talk to and assist

parents and carers.

“We can provide an early intervention

service if required and assist with

information about and access to the

National Disability Insurance Scheme,” she

said.

“Everyone is welcome to enjoy the service.”

For more information on the Big Yellow

Bus, email Early Links Inclusion Support

Services [email protected]

MENIN HALL

THEATRE

The SMA Cinema is held at

Menin Hall Theatre on

Singleton Army Base. Movies

are shown on Tuesdays,

Saturdays and Sundays from

6:30pm.

The cinema is open to anyone

who can gain access to the base!

Entry is FREE.

Dec 1, 2 and 4

First Man (M/141m/Universal)

Halloween (MA15+/106m/

Universal)

Dec 8, 9 and 11

A Star is Born (M/135m/

Roadshow)

Hunter Killer (MA15+/121m/

Roadshow)

Please note: The 11 Dec 18

will be the last screening

for the year. Screenings

will resume on 29 Jan 19.

For more information, please

call Menin Hall Theatre on

6575 0283.

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1. Less talking, more walking! Check out the Peel River Levee Bank w alk or if

you’re up for a bit of a challenge, the Kamilaroi Track might be more for you.

2. Take a tour! Head to the Nundle W oollen Mill for one of their free guided

tours, run daily Monday to Friday at 2pm. See the Mill houses antique machines working

their magic to turn bales of Australian merino wool into yarn.

3. We’re going on a picnic! Try the Botanic Gardens, w ith 28 hectares of

gardens, picnic areas, walking tracks and toilets. And the best news, it’s wheelchair

accessible! Another fantastic spot to picnic is Tamworth’s own Bicentennial Park, with toilet

facilities and picnic tables, plus BBQ facilities just down the road.

4. A view from the top. Head to Oxley Lookout in East Tamw orth, which has

views of the city and the Peel River Valley. The spectacular Moonbi Lookout has views of the

plains below Moonbi Hills, whilst the Hanging Rock lookout is located at an elevation of

1,100m and shows off the Peel River Valley.

5. Art buffs rejoice! Tamworth Regional Gallery regular ly hosts exhibitions of

national significance, runs regular workshops and is open to the public all weekend.

6. Lego mania. Got kids w ho just LOVE Lego? W ell Tam worth City Library is

picking up what you’re putting down, and have introduced a regular Lego club running each

Saturday from 11am-midday. 5+ years.

7. Got a hankering for some history? At Moonbi Museum , you ’ll find local family

history, the story of Thunderbolt plus an exploration of the history of the poultry industry

(which used to be pretty big ‘round these parts).

8. Fall in line with some legends. Take a stroll dow n the Legends of Country

Music row in Bicentennial Park and check out the bronze busts, where you can hang out with

the likes of Tex Morton, Stan Coster and Reg Lindsay who have been immortalised there.

TAMWORTH

TAMWORTH’S CAROLS IN THE PARK

EIGHT FANTASTIC AND FREE THINGS TO DO IN

THE TAMWORTH REGION!

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Visit Australia’s longest running

craft event in Tamworth this

month!

TAMWORTH COUNTRY

MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRI 18 JAN 19 TO SUN 27

JAN 19

All roads lead to Tamworth in

January for the annual Toyota

Country Music Festival

Tamworth. It's Australia's largest

music festival and rated in the top

10 in the world.

Each year the largest music

festival in the southern

hemisphere attracts over

300,000 visitors across 10 days,

with over 700 artists featured in

2,800 scheduled events across

120 venues. The variety of music

is endless! There are over 600

buskers in Peel Street alone,

providing a diverse range of

entertainment each day.

An ungated event of ticketed and

free events.

The Tamworth Country Music

Festival is a family friendly event,

with free concerts in Toyota Park

(Bicentennial Park), the Toyota

Country Music Fanzone stage in

Fitzroy Street, busking and live

entertainment, there is something

for all ages.

Also check out the Family Zone

which will have rides,

entertainment and more in Kable

Ave during the Festival.

Toyota Country Music Festival

Tamworth - it doesn't get better

than this!

For more information: http://

www.tcmf.com.au

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Saturday 8 Dec 18 from 6:30pm

Families are invited to celebrate Christmas at Carols in the Park!

Bring your picnic blanket, singing voice, family and friends

to Bicentennial Park. Candles and refreshments will be

available for sale during the evening.

Organisers are excited to announce that Colin Buchanan

will be a special guest for the evening, along with great

local performers including:

Tamworth Brass Band

Tamworth Highlands Society Pipe Band

Tamworth Regional Conservatorium Combined

Orchestra and Concert Band

For more information, visit http://carolsinthepark.info/

MAITLAND

CHRISTMAS AT THE LEVEE

‘

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE RIVERBANK

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Maitland riverbank from 5pm. There will be

plenty of family friendly entertainment on offer including live music and delicious

food, followed by the spectacular

fireworks display at 9pm.

Don’t miss out on a fantastic

evening to celebrate 2018.

For more information visit

www.maitlandevents.com.au

CINEMA UNDER THE

STARS - MAITLAND

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Visit Santa and shop local at The Levee this Christmas!

Santa’s workshop will be open each Friday from 3pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday from

10am to 2pm until Saturday 22 December 18.

You're invited to come along, meet Santa and get a FREE photo that will be emailed directly to

you!

For more information, visit theleveemaitland.com.au or check out their Facebook page ‘The

Levee Central Maitland’.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN MAITLAND PARK

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2019

Australia Day in Maitland Park celebrates what’s special about this beautiful country, with this

year’s event being all about the great Australian backyard. Join in the fun with a full day of

activities including rides, face painting, food stalls, live entertainment and free entry to

Maitland Pool (bring your swimmers).

The fun starts with a free barbeque breakfast from 7.30am followed by Australia Day Citizen of

the Year Awards ceremony on the main stage.

For more information: http://www.maitlandevents.com.au/australia-day/

Newcastle Permanent Cinema

Under the Stars is back in

Newcastle and the Hunter with

events in Newcastle, Nelson Bay,

Maitland and Speers Point.

Movies include Paddington 2 and

The Greatest Showman.

Entry is free so organise your

friends and family, pack a picnic

and relax as the sun sets and the

screen lights up. Gates open a

5.30pm and screening starts at

sundown. Enjoy the family-

friendly entertainment prior to the

movie with circus workshops, live

musicians on stage and soccer

activities.

Maitland Park

Saturday 18 Jan 19 from

5:30pm

Movie: The Greatest

Showman

In the event that the screenings

are cancelled, information will be

posted on the website and

Newcastle Permanent Facebook

page. For more information, visit

https://

www.newcastlepermanent.com.au

/community/cinema-under-the-

stars

PORT STEPHENS

PCYC Singleton were successful

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LIBRARY SCHOOL

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

NELSON BAY - CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

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Newcastle Permanent's Cinema Under the Stars is Australia's largest free outdoor cinema

program and is returning to Nelson Bay on Friday 11 Jan 19 at Tomaree Sports Complex,

Field 1 (Footy Oval) Nelson Bay.

The event kicks off at 5.30pm with a fantastic line-up of family friendly entertainment and

activities before the blockbuster movie Paddington Two screens at sundown.

So pack your picnic, gather your tribe and enjoy a free evening under the stars!

Don't miss out on the most up to date event information by visiting the website https://

www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/community/cinema-under-the-stars

For more information: http://www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/cinema

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS - 26 JAN 19

Nelson Bay: Fly Point. Celebrations begin at 9am with Parade to Fly Point

where celebrations continue until 4pm.

Lemon Tree Passage: Henderson Park. Celebrations begin at 8am w ith the

Lions Club breakfast, followed by Welcome to Country at 8.30am, then music and

entertainment until 12 noon.

Raymond Terrace: Riverside Park. Start your day w ith a FREE traditional

great Aussie breakfast. There will be entertainment, family fun amusements, the

speedboat demonstration and a RAAF flyer over!

For more information, please visit www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Carols by Candlelight

Celebrate the message of Christmas with the Salvation army combined Carols by

Candlelight filled with music and fun for the whole family!

Date & Time: 9 Dec 18 from 5:00pm

Location: Fly Point Park, Victoria Parade, NELSON BAY

Carols under the stars

Starts with entertainment and activities for the children at 5:30pm. Food is also

available.At 7:30pm the story of the first Christmas is acted out. Come with the family for

an enjoyable evening.

Date & Time: 19 Dec 18 from 5:30pm

Location: Gateway Presbyterian, 43 Gan Gan Road, ANNA BAY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Staying safe on social media sites is everybody’s responsibility.

When you use social media, you need to consider the platform’s privacy and security settings and

its guidelines with respect to lawful use and community standards.

As a Defence family member, being mindful of the content you post to Facebook and other social

media sites will also help protect the online security of both your family and your ADF member.

Some things to remember when online:

Respect privacy, be polite and treat other users with respect – if you wouldn’t say it to

someone’s face, don’t say it online.

Be aware that anything you post online can be seen by others, even on a ‘closed group’ or

secure site.

Avoid identifying yourself or others as a Defence family member, or using names and images

with a connection to Defence.

Do not post dates, locations, unit numbers, names, photographs of your member in uniform,

or details about missions or operations.

Think twice about posting any personal details about your family such as where you live,

your schedule or job.

Educate children about what information they should not post

or discuss online and why.

Only accept friend requests from people you know personally.

Be aware of inadvertently sharing metadata, such as GPS

coordinates of your location in digital photos.

If you start your own social media group, you have additional

responsibility to ensure what is posted is appropriate, and to

support and guide users when needed.

Visit www.staysmartonline.gov.au for information about

maintaining your personal security online and safer use of social

media.

STAY SMART ONLINE:

USE SOCIAL MEDIA WITH CARE

Soldier On provide support to

those who have served

Australia and their families.

Hunter Street Organic Markets

Weekly Thursday - Saturday

9am - 3pm

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Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere

of the Olive Tree Markets.

DEFENCE SPECIAL

NEEDS SUPPORT

GROUP INC

WILLIAMTOWN

POSITION AVAILABLE

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A message from DCO Hunter Acting Area Manager - Pia Macmillan

On behalf of the DCO Hunter team I would like to wish you all a safe and joyous Christmas

season. We wish those who are posting well with your move and settling in period, and extend a

warm welcome to those who are posting to our beautiful region. The Hunter has much natural

beauty and many things to see and do, and we hope you will enjoy your time in the area.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers who organise activities

and social gatherings for Defence families. The various Defence groups and DCO will be at the

Welcome Expos (see flyer on page 10) and hope to see you there. The DCO Hunter office will be

closed 24 December 2018 to 2 January 2019 but the Defence Family Helpline will be available for

support and assistance 24/7 on 1800 624 608.

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

If you would like to help out other

Defence families with special needs

- DSNSG Inc. are currently looking

for a new volunteer local

coordinator for the Williamtown

region.

Full training is provided. If you are

interested in finding out more

about the position, or to learn more

about DSNSG, visit

www.dsnsg.org.au

To apply for the position, please

contact the National Executive

Committee with your expression of

interest to:

[email protected]

PCYC Singleton were successful

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Soldier On provide support to

those who have served

Australia and their families.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HUNTER DEFENCE FAMILIES OFFERED NEW

CHILDCARE SUPPORT AS ONE TREE BRANCHES OUT

WANTED! GOOD NEW S STORIES!

Want to contribute to Defence Family Matters (DFM) magazine?

We would love to hear from you!

If you run events or activities that may interest Defence families, provide support

services of value to Defence families or are a family member with a great story to tell,

then please contact us!

We want to know how you make the most of living this

amazing (and sometimes challenging!) Defence

lifestyle. Maybe you have some advice for other

Defence families about how to settle in a new area or

make the most of time apart.

If you would like to share your good news story with

other Defence families, please send an email to

[email protected]

DEFENCE BANK -

NEW BSB

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Defence Bank has changed

BSB number to 833-205,

effective immediately.

The current BSB number (803-

205) can be used until 31

December 2018 but will not be

active after that date.

All Defence Bank customers

receiving their Department of

Defence salary through the bank

will continue doing so, with no

action required.

The change of BSB number will

impact on direct debits and

credits associated with Defence

Bank accounts meaning the

debiting or crediting

organisations and individuals

need to be informed. For

assistance identifying your

direct debits and credits a

regular payment list is available

from the bank.

For further information or

assistance please call Defence

Bank on 1800 033 139 or visit

www.defencebank.com.au

One Tree Community Services is pleased to be the new provider offering Defence

Families in the Hunter region guidance to secure appropriate childcare services.

We are a not-for-profit organisation which has been established more than 40 years.

We provide childcare services across Australia and in the new year will manage the

Defence Childcare Unit. We will manage a variety of childcare centres on national

Defence bases. What makes us unique is that we aspire to create a sense of belonging,

not just among staff but for families, children and communities we serve.

The Individual Case Management Service (ICMS) is available free and is a support

system for parents looking to find appropriate childcare.

Defence families in the Hunter area can be referred to One Tree’s Individual Case

Management Service by the Defence Family

Helpline. We look forward to assisting you to find

the right childcare suited to your requirements. We

can help source childcare options, check availability

of places with providers, and support families

through the enrolment process.

The service is free and is available to all family

members employed within the Australian Defence

Force. If you’d like to find out more about the

Defence Childcare Unit, contact us on

[email protected]

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Defence partners get together at Spectrum Café, Anna Bay, for a combined WDFG and DCO first

coffee on us event. Photo used with permission.

Families enjoying the Combined RAAF Williamtown

Playgroup, Little Diggers Playgroup and DCO ‘Playgroup

at Chipmunks’ event in East Maitland. Photo used with

permission.

DCO staff, Sandy and Mel, meet with

guests at the combined 81WG and

Boeing Family Day. Photo used with

permission.

Newcastle Defence partners met with Newcastle ‘Buddy’, Jackie (pictured left) and DCO staff for a

coffee catch up. Photo used with permission.

Defence partners enjoying the sunshine and company at Spectrum Café, Anna Bay, for a combined

WDFG and DCO first coffee on us event. Photo used with permission.

DCO Family Liaison Officers (FLOs)

Heatherlea and Mel, acknowledge and thank

Singleton Little Diggers Playgroup volunteer

co-ordinator, Beth, prior to her family’s

relocation. Photo used with permission.

DCO Trivia and Snitty night. Pictured is

the Trivia Team Table mascot. Photo

used with permission (bearly).

Keeping hydrated during a fierce Trivia

battle is important. Photo used with

permission.

Michael Myers made a special appearance

at Wirraway’s Halloween Party in the Park.

Michael is pictured here with DHA’s

Regional Director, Martin Coates. Photo

used with permission.

Defence families participated in the DCO FamilySMART program delivered at RAAF

Williamtown. To find out more about DCO’s SMART programs, please call the all-hours

Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608.

Teams discussing strategies at the DCO Trivia

and Snitty night. Photo used with permission. LACW Melinda Bridge checks her team’s

answers before handing them in at the DCO

Trivia and Snitty night. Photo used with

permission.

SGT Jason Kirkpatrick writes down his team’s

answers at the DCO Trivia and Snitty night.

Photo used with permission.

Need to contact Defence Community Organisation?

For advice, support or local community information, call our all-hours Defence Family Helpline on

1800 624 608Run by Defence Community Organisation, the Helpline is the best way to access the programs and services that we offer to help Defence families manage the military way of life.

The Helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.

You can also email the Helpline at [email protected]

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