defence family matters
defence family matters (dfm) is tri-annual (sent around April, August, and December) news magazine sent to all permanent ADF personnel or those on Continuous Fulltime Service who have one or more dependants. It is also sent to Defence personnel, or their families, who have taken up the offer of a free subscription. In all, including personnel based overseas, and some reservists, dfm goes to around 28,000 homes and another 5,000 issues go to establishments and bases.
dfm provides ADF families with a reliable information source relating to matters that directly affect them, such as providing information on the range of common services supplied to them by Defence. Issues covered includes pay and allowance changes, support mechanisms for families and partners, housing, and advice and tips on dealing with posting issues. It also provides community support information from non for profit community focussed groups.
dfm transferred to DCO in January 2009.
Please see below for links to applicable categories.
Current Issue
Past Issues
Articles by Category
Online only articles
Laird Darren Tales
2010 Article Deadlines
Submission Guidelines
Mailing and Distribution
Contact Details
Current Issue
Winter 2009 |
Features:
- A fresh start at Defence Child Care Centres
- Useful information to help prepare for your next posting
- Ten tips to protect your financial identity
...plus heaps more
Also available is an updated online copy of Defence Relocation and Housing Manager Contact Details.
Have trouble with the PDF or want to copy text from the magazine? A word version is available here
Want to become a contributor? Deadline is 20 May 2009 for the next edition. Don't forget to check our Submission Guidelines. |
Past Issues
If you're after a specific year, please click on the following links
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
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Autumn |
Winter |
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Word version located here |
Word version located here |
| 2008 |
Autumn
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Winter
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Word version located here |
Word version located here |
Word version located here |
| 2007 |
Autumn |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
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Word version located here |
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| 2006 |
Autumn |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
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Word version located here |
| 2005 |
Autumn |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 2004 |
Autumn |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 2003 |
March/April |
June |
October |
December |
| 2002 |
March |
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August |
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| 2001 |
March |
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August |
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November |
Special Edition |
December |
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| 2000 |
December |
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Articles by Category
A list of article titles for dfm since Summer 2007, and their edition and page number, by catergory/subject can be found on the below link
dfm articles by category
Online only articles
Online only articles of dfm can be found on the following link
dfm articles which are online only
Laird Darren Tales
For the complete record of dfm's most prolific contributor, Darren Gallagher, please see the following link
Laird Darren Tales
2010 Article Deadlines
Below are the article deadlines and publication dates for defence family matters in 9. All submissions should be sent to us in electronic format at defencefamilymatters@defence.gov.au
| Issue |
Article Deadline |
Publication Date |
| Autumn |
17 February |
late March / mid April |
| Winter |
19 May |
mid July |
| Spring/Summer |
29 September |
Late November / Early December |
Submission Guidelines
For Submission Guidelines, please see here.
For the recommended article template in word, please see here.
Mailing and Distribution
If you have a query about how dfm is delivered to you or are seeking changes to the way the magazine is delivered, please see here.
Contact Details
We welcome any feedback on defence family matters, so please use our contact details below.
Email: defencefamilymatters@defence.gov.au
Phone: 02 6217 2316
Fax: 02 6217 2328
Mail: defence family matters, BP35-4-050, Brindabella Park, Canberra ACT 2600
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