Defence News
Term two sees the end of the warm weather, and the arrival of the short working week...many of them! This can be a disruptive time for students, especially in the lead up to assessments and exams. Fortunately, we are back to full weeks and full steam ahead. Here is what's new at the Defence Hub.
COFFEE AND CHAT
Last week, Defence parents gathered for their term meeting with the Defence School Mentor.
Coffee and Chat provides an opportunity for Defence parents, new and existing, of the college to meet, network, set up important support networks and learn more about available support from the Defence Member and Family Support Branch and Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
This term, parents were able to listen to Soldier On representative, Haley Salta, and learn about the support and benefits Soldier On offers to Defence Members and their families.
Soldier On is a not-for-profit organisation delivering holistic support services that enable current and former Australian Defence Force personnel, and their families, to lead meaningful civilian lives.
https://www.dsnsg.org.au/images/documents/Resources/SN_Booklet_2025.pdf
DEFENCE HUB
The Defence Hub will now be open Wednesday mornings at first break.
The Defence Hub is located in J2.07, next door to SSS.
Reporting Defence Related Absences
If you are a Defence member who will be posting away or deploying for a significant time, or if you are transitioning out of the ADF, could you please let me know. This helps me and the college staff provide appropriate support for your child.
Ripley Valley SSC Defence School Mentor: Tracey Cooper
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 0800 - 1430hrs
Email: tcoop203@eq.edu.au
Phone : 3819 5333
Tracey Cooper
Defence School Mentor
Ripley Valley State Secondary College
Defence Member and Family Support
Defence Member and Family Helpline 1800 624 608