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The military life isn't for everyone and being a military spouse can be hard. Let us help you navigate the military spouse life. The Military Life blog is about telling the stories of Australian Defence Partners. It Connects, informs, acknowledges and supports the Defence Partner Community.
Military Life Blog
1d ago
Military Life May 2024 Face-to-Face Event Details
Canberra, ACT
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongact/
Dinner 6pm Saturday 25th May
Canberra/Queanbeyan Area- May 25th 6.00pm Location Booked
Click here to stay up to date on CANBERRA Event details & RSVP
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Amberley/Ipswich QUEENSLAND
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongqld/
Brunch 9.30am Sunday 26th
Amberley/Ipswich Area- May 26th 9.30am Location TBC
Click here to stay up to date on Amberley/Ipswich Event details & RSVP
***** Enoggera QUEENSLAND
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Military Life Blog
1d ago
The First TWO Years of being a Defence Family
Defence Partner Jeni from ep98 returns to the Military Life Podcast to update us on the first few years of Defence Life.
Back in 2021, Jeni and I spoke about her upcoming move across the country for her husband’s first posting, the transition from civilian to defence family life after being together for 13 years, leaving friends and family and helping their kids start fresh in WA.
We also spoke about acknowledging your capacity when taking on the mental and physical load of the household while also figuring out Defence Life.
I ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
Military Life August 2023 Face-to-Face Event Details
Nowra, NSW
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongnsw/
Nowra Event- Saturday 19th August Dinner 6.30pm
Click here for Shoalhaven Event details & RSVP
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Rockingham, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongwa/
Rockingham Event- 19th August Dinner 6.30pm
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QUEENSLAND
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongqld/
Amberley/Ipswich Area- August 18th 6.30pm Location T ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
WE DID IT!!! National Defence Partner Roundtable UPDATE
We did it…. we came together as a community to be heard, and DMFS listened!!!
Back in October 2021, I organised and facilitated the second National Defence Partner Roundtable with the topic of discussion- The NEW Defence Partner Experience.
We heard stories from a diverse group of defence partners (all NEW to defence life) who, like many, didn’t feel they were able or had an avenue to confidently have a voice on issues that impact them.
Former Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee attended, listened inten ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
Military Life June 2023 Face-to-Face Event Details
Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongsa/
Adelaide Event- Sunday 25th June Brunch 10.30am
Click here for Adelaide Event details & RSVP
Sydney, NSW
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongnsw/
Sydney Event- Sunday 25th June Lunch 12.30pm
Click here for Sydney Event details & RSVP
Nowra, NSW
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongnsw/
Nowra Event- Saturday 24th June Lunch 12.30p ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
BIG decisions after ONE month of dating an ADF member: Emily’s Story
When it comes to love, some people wait years to find their perfect match. But for Emily, it only took one month of dating to realise that her ADF partner was worth moving States and starting fresh hundreds of kilometres away from family and friends.
In this week’s Military Life podcast episode, Emily shares her journey of taking the leap and moving from NSW to South Australia with her ADF member.
It all started when Emily matched with her ADF partner on a dating app. Soon after, he would leave to complet ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
DOWNLOAD DFA Current Advocacy Map (4th Edition)
DOWNLOAD DFA Advocacy Map 3rd Edition
DOWNLOAD DFA Advocacy Map 2nd Edition
DOWNLOAD DFA Advocacy Map 1st Edition
The post Defence Families Australia Advocacy Maps first appeared on Military Life.
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Military Life Blog
1d ago
Military Life May 2023 Face-to-Face Event Details
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongsa/
Adelaide Event- 27th May Dinner 6.30pm
Click here for Adelaide Event details & RSVP
ACT
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongact/
Canberra Event- 27th May Lunch 12.30pm
Click here for Canberra Event details & RSVP
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Closed ML Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlstrongwa/
Rockingham Event- 27th May Brunch 9.30am
Click here for Rockingham Event de ..read more
Military Life Blog
1d ago
Local Cafes TO VISIT COMING SOON
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Military Life Blog
9M ago
The First TWO Years of being a Defence Family
Defence Partner Jeni from ep98 returns to the Military Life Podcast to update us on the first few years of Defence Life.
Back in 2021, Jeni and I spoke about her upcoming move across the country for her husband’s first posting, the transition from civilian to defence family life after being together for 13 years, leaving friends and family and helping their kids start fresh in WA.
We also spoke about acknowledging your capacity when taking on the mental and physical load of the household while also figuring out Defence Life.
I ..read more