Australian Capital Territory
Welcome to the Canberra and Queanbeyan region
Canberra From Black Mountain Tower, Australia PHOTOGRAPHER: Noodle Snacks
Hi and welcome to our region! My name is Margaret Maher and I am your local ACT Defence Special Needs Coordinator.
Canberra is home to many Defence establishments including the Defence offices located at Russell and Campbell Park. Other major Defence locations are the Australian Defence College at Weston Creek, the Royal Military College Duntroon, the Australian Defence Force Academy, HMAS Harman, Defence Establishment Fairbairn and in NSW, Headquarters Joint Operations Command at Bungendore.
Our group covers families living across the Canberra region and families living in the surrounding areas of NSW.
We hold regular coffee mornings, theatre events, social activities and family day. By linking in to us, you have access to the wider support, information and assistance that is available throughout our network. For more information about the ACT region, have a look at the handy 'Welcome to Canberra' booklet compiled by DCO.
If you have a great location or event you feel would make a good DSNSG activity, contact us at canberra.south@dsnsg.org.au or through the National Coordinator.
Please give me a call on 02 6255 8576 or email me to find out what else we are doing and to go on our mailing list.
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To see what else is happening in our area, please scroll down for the latest news and events
Fabulous Family Outings - Canberra
COFFEE AND CHAT - all welcome
Tuesday 1st November, 9.30am @ Coffee Club, Market Place, Gungahlin
Wednesday 16th November, 9.30am @ National Museum
CARERS MOVIE NIGHT - Dendy Premium Lounge - Friday 25th November
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Cancelled due to lack of interest
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DSNSG Canberra Christmas Party – Sunday 18th December, 2011, 11am – 3pm @ National Zoo – FREE EVENT
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Yes the fantastic DSNSG Canberra Christmas Party at the Zoo is on again this year. We will be holding this event at the National Zoo and having a picnic on the Aftican Plains. This is a free event to all DSNSG families and we will even throw in an icy pole and a drink for everyone. Join us on the day will be a surprise visit from some of the Zoo inhabitants. Please BYO food, chairs, drinks etc - remember this is a picnic.
If you are coming, then we need to know how many adults and how many children - contact your local DSNSG Coordinator Margaret Maher on 02 6255 8576
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DSNSG Christmas Parties proudly supported by APS Benefits
Harry Potter - the Exhibition, Saturday 11th February 2012, 2pm @ Powerhouse Museum, Adults $20, Children $10 (4 – 15 years), Family $60
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The first and only Australian stop of ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ will open at the Powerhouse Museum on 19 November 2011, offering fans a first-hand look inside the famous wizard's magical world and the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of hundreds of authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter™ films. This is a family event and is being heavily subsidized by the Defence Special Needs Support Group. Tickets are normally priced at $32 (A) and $22 (C) but for our DSNSG families, the tickets are only $20 (Adult) and $10 (Child) or a Family $60 (please note a family for this event is 2 or more children). A bus will also be provided to take families from Canberra to Sydney and return – there is no charge for the bus.
If you want to come along to this fabulous event, then please book your tickets by ringing the National Office on 1800 037 674 or via email national.coordinator@dsnsg.org.au with subject heading ‘Harry Potter. Let us know if you have any mobility requests ie wheelchair access and if you would like to go on the bus or drive yourself. RSVP by the end of November - tickets are limited. |
How to Train Your Dragon - Saturday 24th March 2012, 3pm @ Sydney Allphones Arena - $40 per ticket
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See flying, fire-breathing dragons come to life! This live arena spectacular is inspired by the phenomenally successful 2010 DreamWorks Animation film How To Train Your Dragon. Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind, live theatrical event that promises to break every rule of traditional arean entertainment. In this state-of-the-art production, fire-breathing dragons will soar overhead, immersing audiences in a magical and mythical world of Vikings and Dragons.
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This is a family event and is being heavily subsidized by the Defence Special Needs Support Group. Tickets are normally $80 but for our DSNSG families, the tickets are only $40 per person. A bus will also be provided to take families from Canberra to Sydney and return - there is no charge for the bus.
If you want to come along to this fabulous event, then please book your tickets by ringing the National Office on 1800 037 674 or via email national.coordinator@dsnsg.org.au with subject heading "Train Your Dragon".
Let us know if you have any mobility requests ie wheelchair access and if you would like to go on the bus or drive yourself. RSVP end of November, but remember tickets are limited so don't leave it too late.
