The Defence Hub is open every Wednesday at second break, and provides Defence students a space to mingle with other Defence students who share similar backgrounds due to their military lifestyle.

Defence students often experience the challenges of posting into or out of schools, or the absence of their Defence parent.

As the DSM at RVSSC, it is always heart-warming to see students form special friendships, and to watch them grow in confidence and thrive at the school. Many students who initially attend the Defence Hub, over time, visit less and less, as they find their own groups and identity at school.

This year, I will have the privilege of seeing some of my students who have been at RVSSC since 2020, graduate year 12.

Along with the rest of their cohort, these students have grown before our eyes into amazing young adults, ready to take the leap into the unknown, and forge their own paths in the world.  In their own way, I am sure they will all make a positive addition to our future society.

DMFS Support

DMFS South Queensland has an Eventbrite page for each location. Tickets for all DMFS events are only available through Eventbrite. Events are uploaded at different times throughout the month.

To avoid missing out on tickets, follow the page to receive an instant notification when events are released.

To opt-in to receive notifications directly from our Eventbrite page, all you need to do is:

 Follow the DMFS Brisbane/Canungra, Amberley or Darling Downs Eventbrite page

 Register your details

 Download the Eventbrite app

 Enable push notifications

ADF Amberley Families Coffee Connections

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Defence Families living in the Ipswich region are invited to Coffee at the Beautiful Queens Park Cafe. Come along and meet and greet others living the Military Lifestyle. It a great way to start new friendships, networks and your first beverage is on us!

To get you free tickets, follow Defence Member and Family Support – Amberley/ Eventbrite.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Roadshow - March 2024

The Defence Mental Health and Wellbeing Branch invites you to an information session held at all major Defence establishments between February and March 2024. The Roadshow is open and relevant to everyone in Defence including, SERCAT 3-7, APS, contractors and Families.

The Roadshow will involve a 30-40 minute briefing followed by a Q&A session.
CABARLAH 6 March, 1000, Main Conference Room - Borneo Barracks
AMBERLEY 7 March, 0930, Astra Centre - RAAF Amberley

Explore the Defence Wellbeing Portal for wellbeing content and
support services.

DMFS SUPPORT INFORMATION

Defence Member and Family Hotline - 1800 624 608

DMFS https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services

To contact the Defence School Mentor: Tracey Cooper

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 0800 - 1430hrs

Email: tcoop203@eq.edu.au

Phone : 3819 5333