An ADF families event: ADF Equip for 5 to 12 year olds, Adelaide

South Australian Defence Families are invited to register their 5-12 year old children in the DMFS ADF Equip wellbeing program.

ADF families in Adelaide, we are facilitating our ADF Equip program, which helps ADF kids adjust to the unique challenges they experience as a member of a Defence family.

This session focuses on parental absence and is for ADF children aged 5 - 12 years old.

The program is structured as a series of sessions, tailored to be delivered in an age-appropriate way. These sessions offer an opportunity for children and young people to have some fun, learn, support and bond with peers in similar circumstances.

For 5-8 year old’s, parental attendance is required.

For 9-12 year old’s, parental attendance is optional. Parents/guardians will need to be contactable should they choose not to stay during the session.

Please ensure your child is dressed in comfortable clothes as there will be craft and interactive activities on the day. Please ensure your child brings a water bottle and any additional snacks (morning tea) they may require. Catering will not be provided.

Registrations close on Friday 16 January 2026, unless the event is fully booked earlier. Please note we require a minimum of 4 children for this program to proceed. If you have registered and we do not meet this quota, someone will be in contact to notify you that the program has been cancelled.

You should carefully read the following information to ensure you are aware of all requirements relating to this event. This information is regularly updated and may not be the same as information on previous DMFS events you may have registered for.

• When registering for the event, you must register for a ticket for yourself and each child attending.

•Ensure that the email address you register with is accurate as you will receive your booking confirmation, and any additional information or changes to the event, by email.

• If you or someone in your family are feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms on the day of the event, please stay at home. If you attend the event with flu-like symptoms, staff will advise you to return home and to seek medical advice.

• Photos will be taken at this event. If you don’t want to be photographed, or have your family photographed, please let a DMFS staff member know. Please note: any photos taken may be used in DMFS publications, online or on social media.

• If you have any mobility requirements, please email us at DMFS.southaustralia@defence.gov.au.

• If you become unable to attend the event, please cancel your booking by clicking on the link in your confirmation email ‘View and manage your order online’. This takes you to your ‘Tickets’ page where you can choose the ‘Cancel my Order’ option to release the tickets back to the event listing.

• The waitlist will show automatically on the registration page once the event is fully booked. If you’d like to register on the waitlist, complete the ‘Contact Information’ form for every individual person who requires a ticket.