Tindal families introduced to remote living

DEFENCE Community Organisation (DCO) Tindal recently hosted the annual welcome expo to meet and introduce newly posted families to the many local, educational, employment and child care organisations.

The expo was held in conjunction with the base induction of newly arrived members on January 20. The event kicked off with a guided tour of the various units and facilities on base, including No. 322 Combat Support Squadron and No. 75 Squadron.

DCO area manager Cara Frires and Chaplain Greg Barker acted as tour guides, highlighting areas of interest for those on the tour.

A welcome presentation was held in the base chapel, with a number of guest speakers, including OC Group Captain Wayne Knight, Katherine Member of Legislative Assembly Faye Miller, Mayor of Katherine Anne Shepherd, Jawoyn Association representative Veronica Birrell, NT Police acting Superintendent Wayne Jenkins, Manager of DHA Cameron Yin, Chaplain Greg Barker and Andrew Pickering from the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

322CSS Flight Sergeant Molly Millington also gave an outline of the entitlements unique to serving in a remote locality.

After the welcome, members and families moved across to the RAAF Base Tindal gymnasium, where 64 stall holders from various community, sporting, educational, employment and child care organisations had displays of their activities and services.

Members and families took advantage of the opportunity to find out more about their new location.

DCO provided a sausage sizzle and refreshments for all who attended.

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