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🌏 We’ve launched!

Yesterday, at the 🌿 Cultural Immersion Program, we officially launched our brand-new charity website — www.defencekidz.org.au 💙✨

This site is all about our mission and impact — the 💬 advocacy, 🎒 resources, 🎉 events, and 🤝 connection programs that support Defence and veteran families across Australia. It’s a place to learn more about what we do, the change we’re creating, and how you can get involved.

📚 Our children’s books are still available for purchase via www.defencekidz.com.au for the time being, as we continue growing our creative and educational initiatives that empower military kids everywhere.

It was extra special to launch the site during the Cultural Immersion Program — an event that celebrates 🌺 connection, culture, and community, which is exactly what Defence Kidz is all about.

💻 A huge thank-you to Kelly and the talented team at Green Fox Studio for bringing our vision to life online — you’ve created something truly beautiful. If you’re looking for help with your own digital project, definitely reach out to Kelly and her team — they’re incredible to work with! 🙌

🎖️ This project was proudly sponsored by Veterans SA, and we’re so grateful to Minister Joe Szakacs MP for his ongoing support and belief in the importance of empowering Defence and veteran families. 🙏

💙 A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who continues to walk beside us — our ambassadors, partners, and the incredible Defence families who inspire everything we do.

👉 Explore the new site: www.defencekidz.org.au

Families have their own experience of transition as they adjust to civilian life or a change in service category.

Social connection strategies can help you to prepare for transition and support your family’s wellbeing across the transition journey.

In the lead up to transition consider how you could stay connected with your community by:

- Researching the Veterans’ And Families’ Hubs in your region.

- Researching the Ex-Service Organisations in your region.

- Attending a Transition Seminar to connect with representatives offering supports in your region.

- Making a plan to stay connected with friends and family throughout transition.

Get the right advice at the right time with your local JTA Transition Centre defence.gov.au/transition-centre-contacts