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Chaplains

Canberra Region Chaplaincy Services - Air Force

Canberra Region Chaplaincy Services - Air Force, a branch of the Director General Chaplaincy - Air Force, tasked to provide chaplaincy services to all RAAF members and their families working and residing in the Canberra Region.

Chaplains are acutely aware of the pressures on RAAF members and their families, in particular the stress of dislocation and the loss of the extended family as a support network. The chaplains are here to offer you pastoral and emotional support.

Irrespective of your location, Russell Offices, Campbell Park, Tuggeranong, Fyshwick, Northbourne House, NCC, Anzac Park Defence or some other establishment in the Canberra region, these Chaplains are keen to meet with you individually or as a section in the workplace over a brew for a chat. If you need pastoral care, religious ministry, or an ear to bend, please do not hesitate to take the initiative and contact one of the chaplains. Contact details can be found on the ADFPC-C Defweb site.

Credit Unions

The location of Credit Unions within the Canberra Area are as follows:

Australian Defence Credit Union (Telephone: (02) 6273 9894)

  • RMC Duntroon (Fraser Road)
  • Russell Offices (R2)
  • Campbell Park (Cafeteria)
  • Australian Defence Force Academy (Cadets Mess)
  • Australian Defence College (Weston Creek)

Defence Credit Union (DEFCREDIT) (Telephone: (02) 6273 1412)

  • Australian Defence College (Weston Creek)
  • Australian Defence Force Academy (Academy Square)
  • Campbell Park (Cafeteria)
  • RMC Duntroon (Fraser Road)
  • Russell Offices (R2)

Current Outages Affecting IT Services

The following link is for the DRN Support page. It gives detailed information Australia wide of IT problems.

Defence Home Loans

Defence Homeowner

The Defence Homeowner Scheme is sponsored by Defence Housing Authority, information can be obtained from the DHA web site at the following link: DHA

Defence Service Home Loans

The Defence Service Home Loans are sponsored by Department of Veteran Affairs and Westpac bank. Information in regards to DSHL can be obtained from the following link: DVA

Employment in Off Duty Hours

Policy information on employment and voluntary activities of ADF Members in off duty hours and whilst on long Service Leave can be found in DI(G) PERS 25-2

An application form can be downloaded and printed from the following link, Application for Employment in Off Duty Hours, after recommendation the form is to be forwarded to ADFPC-C for approval.

Holiday Resorts

Service owned holiday resorts available for use by both serving and retired members of Australia's Defence Force and their families are throughout Australia and New Zealand (via reciprocal arrangements with the New Zealand Defence Force). Details on the location of these holiday resorts, their facilities, settings, tariffs, eligibility for use criteria and booking procedures.

Vacancies

Enquiries in regards to vacancies can be directed to the following contacts:

RAAF Holiday Apartments

Ambassador Apartments
9-13 Parnoo St
CHEVRON ISLAND QLD 4217

Enquiries, including tariff details, are invited direct to the managers on phone (07) 5531 5692 or mobile 0417 780961. Ambassador Apartments are of high quality and are centrally located in Surfers Paradise. Overnight and weekend rates are available if occupancy permits. Local bylaws dictate that the maximum number of people permitted to stay in two bedroom apartments is four (4) and three bedroom apartments is six (6).

Tuscany Apartments
10-16 Marine Pde
Merimbula NSW 2548

Enquiries, including tariff details, are invited direct to the managers on (02) 6495 2030 or fax (02) 6495 3845. Bookings are not necessarily restricted from Saturday to Saturday so discuss your requirements with our managers. Tuscany Apartments are of high quality and ideally located on a peninsula within equal short walking distance of the ocean and Lake. Overnight and weekend rates are available if occupancy permits. Linen hire is also available. Please nominate RAAF Holiday Apartments when contacting the managers of Tuscany Apartments.

Surfside on the Beach Resort (QLD Sunshine Coast)
P.O. Box 230
Buddina QLD 4575

Located at the beach end of Koorin Drive at Kawana, just south of Mooloolaba, on the Qld Sunshine Coast.

Boasting three swimming pools (one heated during winter) and private access to the beach, the resort has 2 ½ acres of landscaped tropical gardens, security undercover parking, gas barbecues and many more features. Phone: 07 5444 0044 or
1800 802 305.

Army Holiday Amenities

Details on vacancies for AAF Co. Amenities may be obtained as follows:

Mt Buller - (02) 6265 2960
Goolwa - (08) 8555 0255
Kalbarri - (08) 9937 1700
Fort Direction - (03) 6237 7124
Surfside on the Beach (Qld Sunshine Coast - ask for Army apartments - 1 800 802 305)
Grande Florida Beach Resort (Qld Gold Coast - ask for Army apartments - 1 800 627 804)
Bay Lodge Apartments (Qld Gold Coast - ask for Army apartments - (07) 5592 2811)
Long Beach, Batemans Bay - ask for Army apartment - 1 800 808 054
Seven Mile Beach Resort - Gerroa - ask for Army cabins - (02) 4234 1340

For details see: www.armyholidays.com.au

Further enquiries may be directed to Peter Alomes: (02) 6265 2797 or obtained from the following sites:

www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dpepersfinman/

Map of Russell Complex

A detailed Map of the Russell Complex can be found here.Russell Map

Messes

Messes for Officers and WO/SNCOs are located on the Ground Floor of building R2.

Officers' Mess Canberra

Information on the Officers' Mess Canberra can be found at the Mess Web Site. An application for membership can be download from the site and forwarded to the mess, (Application for Membership.

Warrant Officers'/Senior Non-Commissioned Officers' Mess Canberra

Information on the WO/SNCO Mess Canberra can be obtained from the following link, (WO/SNCO Mess- intranet). An application for membership can be downloaded an forwarded to the mess, (WO/SNCO Mess Membership Information)

Junior Ranks Club Canberra - The Last Post Club

The Last Post Club for Corporals and Junior Ranks is on the ground floor of Russell 3 (R3-G).

It is a members responsibility to clear in and out of respective messes on posting.

Welfare

Each service has Trust Funds available for their members, information on the availability of funds and limits can be found via the following links:

Application forms can be obtained form the following links:

Further information on Financial Assistance can be found at PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT for Members (and dependants) of the AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE Home Page.

Miscellaneous

Defence Drivers Licence Scheme DI (G) PERS 17-2

Support to Families with Special Needs DI(G) PERS 42-5