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The government has announced $1.4 million in grants for not-for-profit community groups providing support to Australian Defence Force families.
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Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne said the grants "would assist with delivering activities and services of value to Defence families across Australia".
“This funding will help Defence personnel and their families engage with their local communities, support their wellbeing and provide access to information for managing the demands of military life, such as the impact of frequent postings and deployments,” Minister Pyne said.
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester added that "a variety of programs supported through the grants would enable Defence families to connect and interact with each other and the community in a variety of ways".
“This funding contributes to the formation of solid social foundations and a support network for those facing the challenges a posting can bring,” Mr Chester said.
The $1.4 million in funding will be spread between 38 recipients, with the program managed by the Defence Community Organisation (DCO), which provides a "wide range of programs, information and assistance for Defence families".
The grant recipients manage a spread of activities across all states and territories in Australia.
The DCO website offers a range of support to ADF personnel and their families, including advice and support services for deployment, transitioning from the ADF, moving and relocating, as well as a community calendar promoting events for families in various cities.
