An ADF families event: Child of the ADF Medallion Ceremony, Brisbane

Participation in the CoADFM program is open to all Defence resident family children aged 18 years and under of current serving full time (SERCAT 6/7 and SERVOP C) ADF members.

The Child of the ADF Medallion is a small but important way of recognising the children who go through the emotional, and at times, difficult experience of having a loved one serve in the ADF.

The Child of the ADF Medallion (CoADFM) will be presented to children who have shown resilience and growth in managing the challenges of the ADF lifestyle who have experienced one or more of the following;

• Managing a recent relocation

• Connecting to a new community following relocation

• Managing a lengthy absence or frequent absences of the ADF family member due to service requirements

• Absence of ADF member due to short notice posting, deployment or exercise

• Difficult Family situation

To nominate your child/ren for a Child of the ADF Medallion, please register through this Eventbrite portal. You will need to complete the details for each child you are nominating. Please ensure correct spelling of names for printing of certificates.

The presentation ceremony will take place at the Monash Centre at Gallipoli Baracks. Once you enter at the main gate on Lloyd street please drive towards the first round-a-bout and turn left onto Lavarack Parade. Turn left again at the first street Gratwick street. Please park in the multi-story carpark.

Registrations/nominations will close at 5pm on Monday 3rd June 2024 if not fully booked prior.

If you require any further information, don't hesitate in contacting DMFS Brisbane via email dmfs.brisbane@defence.gov.au

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

• Participation in the CoADFM program is open to all Defence recognised dependents of current serving full time ADF members (SERCAT 6/7 and SERVOP C).

• Each eligible participant may only receive one CoADFM during member’s service.

• When registering for the program, you must register for a ticket for each eligible dependant you are nominating to receive a Medallion.

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

• If you would like to cancel your nomination, please click 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.