Northern Territory
Defence Family Support Program
The Defence Family Support Program is a new service for Australian Defence services families living in the Northern Territory.
Through greater connection to local community spaces, services and social opportunities, the program aims to combat loneliness or isolation experienced by Defence families living away from their usual support network of family, friends and community.
The service will offer programs and activities for Defence families and personnel that aim to foster social connection, build family resilience and increase community participation.
The program will also work closely with existing organisations supporting Defence families and personnel, providing referral pathways into appropriate specialist services for those experiencing distress, relationship challenges and/or complex circumstances.
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Community Engagement and Feedback
The Defence Family Support program is currently in the community consultation phase.
Lutheran Care is seeking input and engagement from current Defence families and personnel in the Northern Territory about the challenges and needs of the community.
We invite Defence families and personnel in the Northern Territory to have their say and complete our community consulation survey at the link below.
- Our team will be hosting the following community engagement sessions in the Northern Territory:
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Our team will also be hosting in person community engagement sessions in the Northern Territory. Further information coming soon…
These sessions are open to all Defence families and individuals. Tea, coffee and light snacks will be provided.
Keep up to date with the latest program news.
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How we can help
- We provide:
- a safe place for the changeover of children
- an environment for children to have supervised and supported visits
- information for client families regarding their children
- referrals for services available for supporting the whole family during separation
- Our spaces are:
- specifically designed for children to play
- both indoor and outdoor
- for all ages
- safe, neutral, and friendly
- full of supportive staff!
We want all families that need our service to access it. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please contact us for assistance.
Our intake fee per parent/caregiver is $120. Reports (if requested) are $550.
More Information
We want all families that need our service to access it. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please contact us for assistance.
Our intake fee per parent/caregiver is $120. Reports (if requested) are $550.
- Salary/wage pay slips
