The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, has encouraged Defence families throughout Australia to get involved in National Families Week 2011.
“National Families Week is a celebration of families and their importance to the community. This year the national theme of Sticking together: families in good and tough times.”
“In Defence in particular, there is a great appreciation for how important families are in supporting Australian Defence Force members,” Mr Snowdon said.
“The Australian Government is firmly committed to supporting our Defence families. We recognise that the strength of the Defence force is in the family and the strength of the family is in the community,” said Mr Snowdon.
Mr Snowdon said the Australian Defence Force is holding events for Defence families across Australia from 15-21 May.
“The Defence Community Organisation is working in partnership with commanders and senior officers from local Defence units, to host events for Defence families around the country this week.
“Defence families are strong and self-reliant and they make a great contribution to the Australian community. National Families Week is a great opportunity for us to show just how important they are, and how much we appreciate them.”
Canberra, ACT 21 May 2011
Melbourne, VIC 15 May 2011
Sale, VIC 15 May 2011
Albury-Wodonga, NSW/VIC 15 May 2011
Maitland, NSW 21 May 2011
Liverpool, NSW 22 May 2011
Nowra, NSW 15 May 2011
Sydney, NSW 15 May 2011
Wagga Wagga, NSW 14 May 2011
Darwin, NT 21 May 2011
Katherine, NT 15 May 2011
Ipswich, QLD 21 May 2011
Brisbane, QLD 22 May 2011
Cairns, QLD 22 May 2011
Toowoomba, QLD 14 May 2011
Adelaide, SA 15 May 2011
Hobart, TAS 22 May 2011
Perth, WA 21 May 2011
Media contacts:
Alice Plate (Minister Snowdown’s Office): 0400 045 999
Defence Media Operations: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
