
Defence Families of Australia
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is the national advocacy body for current Defence families. National Convenor for DFA, Maree Sirois,…

Transition Timeline – Ensure you are ready to leave
A successful transition from Service to civilian life depends to a large extent on effective planning and taking action to…

North Queensland To Do
The Strand Townsville’s Strand is without a doubt a must do whilst visiting north Queensland. It is situated along the…

Canberra – The Nation’s Capital
Canberra, the nation’s capital, is located in the Australian Capital Territory. The city is 280 kilometres inland from Sydney and…

New South Wales
New South Wales is Australia’s most diverse State, home to the country’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney. Sparkling beaches…

Darwin – Top End’ of Australia
Equivalent in size to France, Italy and Spain combined, Australia’s Outback Northern Territory is bordered by Queensland, Western Australia and…

North Queensland To Do
The Strand Townsville’s Strand is without a doubt a must do whilst visiting north Queensland. It is situated along the…

Adelaide – Capital of South Australia
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is the fifth largest city in Australia. The city centre is renowned for its…

Tasmania – Southern Island of Australia
Separated from mainland Australia by more than a 200 kilometre stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania is a land apart –…

Melbourne – A sense of style, elegance and festive events
Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, sits on the Yarra River and around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Lauded for its sense…

Perth – Australia’s most western city
The wide variety of landscapes and geography in Western Australia provides a varying climate but there’s always plenty of sunshine,…

Education in Western Australia
Western Australia’s Department of Education is committed to learning achievements for every student to be accelerated, with priorities on high…

Education in the ACT
In the ACT children are enrolled in school from age 6. Students are required to participate in full-time education until…

Education in New South Wales
Schooling in New South Wales follows a curriculum based on stages of learning.Each stage is approximately equivalent to two school…

Education across the Northern Territory
School is compulsory in the Northern Territory from the age of six. However, children can enrol in preschools earlier than…

Getting Set for Prep
Queensland’s Preparatory Year gives all young Queenslanders the very best start to school by helping them make a smooth transition…

Education in South Australia
Parents may choose to send their children to a government, independent or Catholic school or preschool. It is compulsory for…

Education in Tasmania
Government schools in Tasmania provide three levels of education: Kindergarten -Year 6, High School Years 7-10 and Senior Secondary Years…

Education in Victoria
Victorian government schools are part of a strong and vibrant education system providing every child with the opportunity to thrive,…

Education in Western Australia
Western Australia’s Department of Education is committed to learning achievements for every student to be accelerated, with priorities on high…