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defence family matters
defence family matters (dfm) is tri-annual (sent around April, July, 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 30 000 homes and another 6000 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 from PSPG in January 2009.
Also available is an updated online copy of Defence Relocations and Housing Manager Contact Details
Please see below for links to applicable categories.
Current Issue
Past Issues
Online only articles
Laird Darren Tales
Article deadlines and publication dates
Submission Guidelines and Editorial Policy
Mailing and Distribution
Contact Details
Current Issue
Spring 2011 |
Features:
- Passionate about passion
- Communites of interest page
- The 2012 Defence Family Forum
- PEEP introduces new Tier for junior families
...plus heaps more
Want to become a contributor? Deadline is 15 February for the next edition. Don't forget to check our Submission Guidelines. |
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Text only version
Having trouble accessing the PDF of the hard copy? See this text only version of the dfm Spring edition. |
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Past Issues
If you're after a specific year, please click on the following links
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
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The Emergency Checklist
The Autumn 2011 edition included a copy of an emergency checklist to readers plan their emergency kit for home. |
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| 2010 |
Autumn |
Winter |
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Hi-Res version located here |
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| 2009 |
Autumn |
Winter |
Spring Summer |
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| 2008 |
Autumn
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| 2007 |
Autumn |
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| 2006 |
Autumn |
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| 2005 |
Autumn |
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Autumn |
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November |
Special Edition |
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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
Article deadlines and publication dates
Below are the article deadlines and publication dates for defence family matters in 2011. All submissions should be sent to us in electronic format at defencefamilymatters@defence.gov.au
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Article Deadline |
Publication Date |
Spring/Summer 2011 |
28 September |
December (1st week) |
Autumn 2012 |
15 February |
April |
Winter 2012 |
16 May |
July |
Spring/Summer 2012 |
26 September |
December (1st week) |
Submission Guidelines and Editorial Policy
Please read the dfm editorial policy to ensure your submission meets our requirements. Please also use the dfm word template.
Word Count
For word count please follow the following guidelines. Please note that space is limited so if you're planning on more than one page then you will have to negotiate this with the editor prior to submission.
One page article with:
• No pictures - 550-650 words
• One small picture - 500-600 words
• One large picture - 400 words
• Large heading - 500-600 words
Two page article with:
• No pictures - 1000-1300 words
• One small picture - 1000-1200 words
• One large picture - 900-1000 words
• Two pictures (one large, one small) - 800-900 words.
Images
Please send us high resolution images as separate image files. Do not insert them in the template. Graphics inserted in word documents cannot be used as their resolution becomes corrupted.
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 the dfm mailing information page.
Contact Details
We welcome any feedback on defence family matters, so please use our contact details below.
Email: defencefamilymatters@defence.gov.au
Phone: 02 6265 8822
Fax: 02 6265 8701
Mail: defence family matters, DKN-G-32, PO Box 7921, Canberra BC ACT 2610
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