July 2017 National Families Week a Great Success
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Puckapunyal Boomerang Army Tank Museum located at Puckapunyal, collects, preserves and exhibits the history of Australian Light Horse and Armoured Corps. Open: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm. July 2017 National Families Week A Great Success National Families Week Event Puckapunyal – 18th May 2017 We had a great turn out by families with approximately 130 participating. The primary school staff had their fund raising supplies down pat which ran like clock work, with plenty of tasty food hitting the spot. DCO provided a humongous cake to celebrate the National Families Week occasion. The cake went down well with the families and some returned for seconds. There were glow sticks for all the kids upon entry and tickets for the door prizes, along with the free sticker, note pads, balloons and colouring in activity from Families Australia. The photo station was a big hit with families and kids alike. Families had a great time dancing with their children to the disco beats and flashing lights. Families left with rosy cheeks from a lot of dancing, full tummies and smiles. Thanks to all who participated and volunteers for their time, effort and energy. Boomerang | ii Contents Page National Families Week A Great Success ......................................................ii Grant Applications ..........................................................................................2 Snippets from the Base Information Circular ..................................................3 PMA Community Home Up and Running .......................................................4 Boomerang Submissions and Advertising Rates............................................5 Useful Phone Numbers ..................................................................................6 Local Public Transport Summary and Football/Netball...................................8 Vet Verbal's - Pet Arthritis ...............................................................................9 Have fun at Melbourne's Winter Wonderland ................................................10 Early Learning Centre - Puckapunyal Kindergarten .......................................11 Puckapunyal and District Neighbourhood Centre...........................................12 Local Community Groups and Activities .........................................................16 So Much on Offer at Daylesford .....................................................................21 Colour By Numbers ........................................................................................22 Basic Puckapunyal Map .................................................................................23 Pull-out July 2017 Calendar ...........................................................................24 Basic Seymour Map .......................................................................................26 Find a Word Puzzle ........................................................................................27 Chaplains for 2017 .........................................................................................28 Defence Special Needs and Little Tackers .....................................................29 Mitchell Shire Immunisation............................................................................30 The Defence Force Welfare Association ........................................................37 Puckapunyal Area Theatre Movie Guide ........................................................38 DFA and Education Assistance Scheme ........................................................48 Quick and Easy Dinner ...................................................................................49 Australian Military Bank ..................................................................................50 Contribute to the Boomerang: Do you have any of the following you could share with others - whether you give a one line explanation, a simple paragraph or a full page (350 word) article? If so, please send your images, maps, scanned items, articles and links to [email protected]. • favourite, inspirational or mixed up sayings • funny or clever You Tube links and handy websites • funny pet or ‘little people’ pics, stories or statements • clever recipes, useful family remedies • best places: fishing spot, holiday locations, markets, cafés etc • best man cave ever or things for the man cave • events, hobbies, movie or book reviews... • photos of events or scenes for the front or back cover of the Boomerang 1 | July 2017 Grant Applications Puckapunyal Area Amenities Board (Paab) Notice To Puckapunyal Community Groups And Military Units The PAAB is accepting grant applications Application forms and advice from community groups and associations in can be requested by emailing: the Puckapunyal Military Area (PMA) that [email protected]. will enhance the quality of life of the PMA Completed applications may be submitted community. to the email address above or to: Applications close on 30 June 17, and The Secretary organisations will be informed of the Board’s PAAB decisions in late July/early August, following PO Box 110 the PAAB Annual General Meeting. PUCKAPUNYAL Milpo VIC 3662 Partner Employment Assistance Program From the 1 July 2017, DCO will provide Applications can be made following funding towards eligible ADF partners to receipt of a posting order or within find jobs when posting to a new location. 12 months after the orders effective date. Within 12 month of posting to a new Funding may attract FBT for the ADF location recognised partners can apply for member, so it is recommended to seek funding up to $1,500.00 to assist with the independent financial advice as to whether immediate difficulties of finding employment these options are financially advantageous in each location. before committing to the program. Employment-related initiatives include: Interested partners should read the • Mandatory fees for professional re- guidelines before completing an application registration when moving from one form. These are available on the DCO state or territory to another. website or contact the 24/7 DCO helpline on 1800 624 608. • Professional employment services such as: For further information please contact [email protected]. • Development of a personalised resume and/or coaching • Identifying of transferrable skills • Employment options and job placement advice • Job search techniques and strategies • Development of an online employment profile • Application and selection criteria coaching • Preparation and presentation coaching for interviews. Boomerang | 2 Snippets from the Base Information Circular A reminder about Pet Ownership in Disposal of MQ Green Waste the PMA MQ residents are reminded to For those living on base, a quick dispose of green waste at the green reminder that pets such as cats and waste site, not on vacant blocks or over dogs must be registered with Mitchell your back fence. Shire. Whilst it is very tempting to let The base green waste site is your well-behaved pet pooch wander off at the corner of Mont St Quentin leash, you can only do so in your yard and Salamaua Roads (adjacent to or the designated off-leash area, east of JLU(V)-P). Shell Green cricket ground (oval 5). It can be accessed Mon – Fri 0900 When you are in this area, be mindful –1600 h (including public holidays), and that it not just for dogs, so maintain Sat – Sun 1200 – 1600 h. control of your dog and be aware of Parking vehicles in the MQ other people enjoying the space. Readers are reminded that vehicles Please also remember that Vic road within the PMA have to be parked in rules apply in the base, so you can’t just areas specifically set aside for such a walk along the road. You need to the purpose (ie the side of the road, your footpaths or off-road grassed/dirt areas driveway, etc). Nobody is permitted whilst walking, not the roads. to park on grassed areas such as Remember not to wander into the the vacant blocks and nature strips restricted operational areas of the base, throughout the married quarter. which were mentioned in the previous If you have friends or family coming Boomerang (Mont St Quentin Road; over to visit on the weekend or school Blamey Road (at intersection with Bardia holidays, make sure they do the right Blvd); Blamey Road (at intersection thing too. with Passchendaele Pde) and Malaya Road (Westerly direction from Married Quarters to Morobe Rd). Did you know… the Boomerang is PAAB Grant apps close 30 June also available on the PDNC website at http://puckacommunity.org.au/ The Puckapunyal Area Amenities boomerang/. Board (PAAB) is accepting grant applications from community groups and associations in the PMA that will enhance the quality of life of the PMA community. Boomerang Survey! Applications close on 30 June 17, and organisations will be informed of A Survey about the Boomerang the Board’s decisions in late July/early is coming! August, following the PAAB Annual We are looking for your feedback General Meeting. about the content and format Application forms and advice you would like to have for your can be requested by emailing boomerang. [email protected]. 3 | July 2017 PMA Community Home Up and Running The PMA Community Home is up and running. The home is located within the PMA residential area and is fully kitted out to accommodate up to a family of 5 with everything provided for their stay excluding food. It is available for booking for military members posted to the PMA who qualify under para 1-4 as follows: (1) Families