The Townsville Area Office team provides ADF members and families with local information and access to support and information services. It organises regular events for fulltime current serving ADF members and their Defence recognised dependants.
The office is staffed by an Area Manager, Defence Social Workers, Military Support Officers (MSO), an Education Liaison Officer (EDLO) and a Family Liaison Officer (FLO).
The team can assist with any questions regarding the services and facilities that the Townsville Region has to offer including recreational activities, community groups, health and environmental issues associated with living in a tropical region.
Support area
Members and families posted at the locations listed below are supported by this office.
Bases
- Lavarack Barracks
- Ross Island Barracks, South Townsville
- RAAF Base Townsville
- RAAF Base Scherger, Weipa
- Combat Training Centre, Tully
Regions
- Townsville
Contacts
General enquiries
DMFS.Townsville@defence.gov.au
Operating hours
8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Address
340 Ross River Road
Aitkenvale
QLD 4814
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