The Top Ender Magazine October November 2020 Edition

Family photographs.
The Group Program Schedule for all states is also
available on the Open Arms Website at www.
openarms.gov.au, scroll down to find the button
for the section you want.
Expressions of Interest for the Group Programs
can be submitted on the Open Arms Website or
directly via email to openarms.centralwest@dva.gov.
au. Alternatively interested parties can call Open
Arms direct on 1800 011 046.
Mental Health First Aid
A 2-day workshop that teaches practical skills for
helping a family member or friend who is experiencing
mental health problems.
Katherine
Tuesday, 13 – Wednesday, 14 October
9:00am–4:30pm
Library access includes use of the
worldwide Ancestry and Findmypast
subscriptions
on ancestors living in these regions feel free to drop in and see me.
We are entirely volunteer-run and are always on the lookout for
new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, we also have
a range of volunteer projects running including the NT Pioneers
Database (pre-WWII), WWI Servicemen from the NT, and historic
cemeteries of the NT.
It can be really challenging either working for Defence or being
the partner of someone in Defence. The realities of defence life are
something we are familiar with at Genies, as June’s husband is a
veteran, my brother-in-law is in the RAAF (and currently based at
Woomera), and we have other members who have either served
or were married to someone who served.
In late September–early October (please check on our Facebook
page as new information will appear there), we are planning on
holding the postponed 2020 GSNT Family History Seminar. As is
usual these days, it will be a virtual seminar, as our presenter Helen
Smith, a leading Australian family historian lives in Brisbane. She
will present a range of topics including DNA genealogy.
If you would like to meet some new people, we would love to
meet you, so come along and say hello.
Ione Jolly
Family Historian
Stepping Out
A 2-day workshop for ADF members and their
partners who are about to, or who have recently,
separated from the military.
Darwin
Wednesday, 14 – Thursday, 15 October
9:00am–4:30pm
Recovery from Trauma
A 2-day workshop to help current and ex-serving
members, their partners and adult children understand
and manage the effects of trauma upon
their families.
Darwin
Wednesday, 18 – Thursday, 19 November
9:00am–4:30pm
Relaxation and Stress Management
A 2-day program that will provide you with practical
techniques in mindfulness to reduce the stress
in your everyday life.
Katherine
Tuesday, 24 November
9:00am–4:30pm
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