On Thursday 28 August at RAAF Base Amberley, DMFS hosted a ceremony, the last one for the year, to honour children of the ADF. DMFS provides a special recognition program to celebrate children of the ADF, where they are awarded a 'Child of the ADF Medallion'

Awards are presented at regional ceremonies across Australia, with the program open to all recognised children of ADF members aged 18 years and under (SERCAT 3-7 and SERVOP C).

One of our families here at WestMAC, were among the children receiving their medallions. Congratulations to the Kretschmer children on receiving their certificates and medals. I know that they will wear their medallions with pride! It is a challenging lifestyle for our families, and with these medallions, the children are being recognised for their resilience, patience and support as belonging to a member of the ADF. Congratulations to Kai, Eden and Ash.

An ADF Families Event- ADF Equip- Relocation and Science Lab - Holiday Fun

When: September 29 at 10am - 2.30pm

Where: Gallipoli Barracks Community Centre

The sessions will focus on tips and support for coping with relocation. At the start of each session, children will take part in an informal activity to get to know each other. Following this, they will participate in structured activities to improve their management of Defence-related relocation challenges.

There will be a short lunch break from 12-12.30. Please ensure you child brings a full lunch and water bottle to enjoy at this time. If your child has any food allergies please let us know in advance so we can ensure their safety and the safety of others

After the program Join us for some extra fun!

Science Lab - Explorers Session 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience where imagination meets exploration! This interactive session will spark curiosity through captivating demonstrations that inspire wonder in children of all ages. After watching jaw-dropping experiments in action, kids will step into the role of young scientists, working in small teams to create their own amazing experiments. It’s a fun and engaging way to explore, learn, and discover together!

Register Here - ADF Equip and Science Lab 2025  

If you are deploying or absent due to the ADF, please let me know as I will assist with absent support at school.

I can be contacted on 38134508 or by email at jsheehan@wmac.com.au.

Jenny Sheehan

Defence School Mentor