Survey - Evaluation of Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA) Program 2018

Thank you very much to Defence Families who have completed the survey on support provided by the DSTA Program at St Thomas More’s Primary School. The survey has 16 questions and is estimated to take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is open until this Friday, 21 September. If you have not already done so, it would be really appreciated if you could complete the survey. You can access the survey via the following link: https://stmpscampbell.schoolzineplus.com/survey/11 .

Adventure Opportunity in January 2019

Defence Community Organisation and Outward Bound Australia are offering the opportunity for 16 young people of serving ADF members living in the Canberra region to take part in:

Navigator Adventure – 15-17 years

14-25 January 2019

Includes hiking through the Australian Alps, navigation, high ropes challenges, giant ladder, abseil, above ground caving, problem solving/ team building activities, personal reflection & overnight solo.

Young Explorer Adventure – 12-14 years

21-25 January 2019

Includes hiking through the Australian Alps, raft building, orienteering, climbing wall, giant swing, giant ladder, community service, problem solving and team building activities. Learn how to set up a camp site, help prepare camp meals and develop a passion for the environment.

In 25 words or less, highlight why you want to take part in the program. Send this in an email to mailbox@outwardbound.org.au . Place in the Subject Heading either “Defence – Navigator” or “Defence – Young Explorer”. Applications close by the 30 September 2018.

The total cost of the programs are funded by DCO. Successful applicants will be required to pay a 10% place fee (Navigator program - $228, Young Explorer - $99) which will be reimbursed on completion of the program.

For more information contact Mike (Michael) Peoples on 0448 234 557 or Michael.peoples@outwardbound.org.au

Kookaburra Kids

Kookaburra Kids Foundation run a program for Defence kids aged 8–18yrs who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of their military service (serving and ex-serving or spouse). Their Activity Days provide children with an opportunity to participate in activities, meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun. For more information see www.kookaburrakids.org.au . The next event for Canberra area is a primary-aged camp to be held 19-21 October. Contact Nick 6109 0408 or nick.atkin@kookaburrakids.org.au to register.

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay
DSTA

Work hours: Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9-11am