Defence School Mentor News
What a great last two weeks of term we have had at Defence Kids Club. Creative biscuit decorating (and eating!), lots of playing and today our end of term pizza and popcorn party.
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Resources
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
Upcoming events include: 27 September - National Zoo: 4 October - Alpaca Magic: 17 October - Outward Bound Camp. For more information visit: Defence Kids | Kookaburra Kids
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Duntroon Community Centre
31 October - Halloween at Duntroon. To find out more about programs, activities and events and to register please visit: Events | Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ
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Childcare Services in Defence
One Tree Community Services (OTCS) has been confirmed as the preferred provider for childcare services in Defence, taking effect 1/01/26. DMFS look forward to continuing their partnership with OTCS to provide quality childcare services & dedicated support for families.
The new contract includes the Childcare Connect Service (formerly known as Individual Case Management) – a free service that helps you find the right care options in your new area. Under the new agreement, the provider will assist families to find available care including: - Long daycare - Family daycare - Australian Government In-Home Care Support Agencies - Before & after school care - Vacation care and the service now includes the option to consider informal care providers upon request. These can include nannies, au pairs and occasional care providers. Members can also access 16 long daycare and 3 ‘out of hours’ school centres nationally on or near military bases, providing priority access for ADF members. Services will continue without interruption and no action is required from families. For more information, call the DMFS helpline on 1800 624 608 or visit: https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-for-children/childcare
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Wishing you all a peaceful holiday break and hopefully lots of sunshine.
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor