Brisbane
Welcome to Brisbane
Hi my name is Liz Jackman I am your local Defence Special Needs Coordinator for Brisbane.
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city and has something for everyone, especially if you like outdoor living. with some of the world's most beautiful beaches within an easy drive (50 minutes south to the Gold Coast and 60 minutes north to the Sunshine Coast), a subtropical climate, picturesque hinterlands, great shopping and fabulous arts and entertainment, Brisbane has it all.
The major Defence establishment in the Brisbane area is at Gallipoli Barracks, located in the suburb of Enoggera. There is also a naval estalishment on the south side of Brisbane at Bulimba.
Our group holds regular coffee mornings and family events and 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 Brisbane, have a look at the handy 'Welcome to Brisbane' booklet compilied by DCO.
Please give me a call on 0429 800 868 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 - Brisbane
Mary Poppins - Sunday 12th February, 6.30pm @ Lyric Theatre - $55 per ticket
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The Defence Special Needs Support Group has a number of tickets at a special price for you and your family to come along and see Mary Poppins at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.
Tickets are normally $115 but for members of the Defence Special Needs Support Group, they are only $55 each. Yes $55 per person, so ring the National Office on 1800 37 674 to book your seats or send your request through via email with the subject heading 'Mary Poppins' to national.coordinator@dsnsg.org.au
To secure your tickets at this very special price, you will need to book and pay by the end of November.
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How to Train Your Dragon - Saturday 31st March 2012, 3pm @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre - $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 if there are sufficient numbers, to take families from Darling Downs or Ipswich areas 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 December, but remember tickets are limited so don't leave it too late.
