Defence News
On Thursday 28 August at RAAF Amberley, there will be the Child of the ADF Medallion ceremony. The medallions are presented to children whose parents/guardians are serving and experience the challenges of living a military lifestyle. Please register ASAP, for your child to receive their medallion, as the tickets book out very fast. Please see ENews for registration link. If you cannot make the Amberley event, the last one happening for the year is at Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera, on the 10 September.
If you are caring for a veteran or current serving member with trauma, Kevin Humphreys DSC, is speaking at Customs House in Brisbane, on Thursday 14 August. He will offer insights into challenges veteran's face and how carers can better support them. Please see flyer for more information and to register.
On Wednesday 20 August, here at WestMAC we will be hosting a Chess Tournament with Chess Mates. There is still time to register, so please see flyer if your child is interested in participating. There is a $15 registration fee and bookings are through the Chess Mates website. Please contact Jenny Sheehan for more information and when you have registered your child. https://portal.iclasspro.com/chessmatesqld/class-details/171?filters=%7B%22programs%22:%22160%22%7D .
Hope to see you all out and about.
Jenny Sheehan
Defence School Mentor