The Top Ender Magazine June July 2022 Edition

FEATURES
05 MAJOR MARK BERETTA OAM
08 TOUR DE CURE
09 PHIL KERR SERVICE CENTRE
10 WIN WITH OUR SPONSORS
12 1ST MARINE DIVISION
16 WWII INDIGENOUS SERVICE LIST
17 COMMEMORATING THE NACKEROOS
SUPPORT
13 BRAVERY TRUST
15 MATES 4 MATES
18 LEGACY NT
20 DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT
22 DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
24 DEFENCE FAMILIES AUSTRALIA
25 CHAPLAINS CHAT
26 ROBERTSON BARRACKS FAMILY GROUP
27 LARRAKEYAH NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
28 BILLEROY HOUSE
28 REELING VETS
29 LOCAL NDIS SUPPORT
COMMUNITY
14 GOLD MEDAL SERVICES
19 BUYING A HOME TO LIVE IN
31 NTYW 2022 REVIEW
32 COMMITTEE NOTICEBOARD
34 BROTHERS N BOOKS
35 GROM
36 WHAT’S ON
37 TOP END JOBS BOARD
38 PRINCES TRUST AUSTRALIA
44 TALES OF A TOP END MUM
CONTENTS
45 VETERAN GAMING AUSTRALIA
47 KATHERINE RECREATION
52 DEFENCE HEALTH
53 FLOAT THERAPY
55 WHAT IS A BRAIN DUMP?
56 PODCASTS
59 FOSSICKING IN THE NT
59 TOP END GEM CLUB
62 HANDY DIRECTORY
Photo: Mark Beretta - Supercars Channel 7 on Ride Day 2021
SPOTLIGHT
DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN GIVEAWAY - PG 4
MAJOR MARK BERETTA OAM - PG 5
COMMEMORATING THE NACKEROOS - PG 17
CREATIVE SPOUSES SERIES - PG 40 - 43
COMPETITIONS
DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN - PG 4
WIN WITH OUR SPONSORS - PG 10
PRINCES TRUST CARE PACKAGE - PG 39
KIDS ART PACK - PG 57
LIFESTYLE
PETS IN DARWIN - PG 46
WHATS THE TIDE DOING? - PG 48
MOSQUITO WATCH - PG 48
CRAIG’S FISHING - PG 49
TRIH: CHECK IN TO RECONNECT - PG 51
KIDS + TEENS
SUSTAINABLE LEGO - PG 50
SCOUTS NT - PG 54
CONNECTING TO COUNTRY - PG 57
ADVICE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS - PG 58
KIDS PUZZLES - PG 60 & 61
FROM THE COMMITTEE
Photo: Major Mark Beretta OAM - PG 5
IMPORTANT DATES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
If you wish to submit an article, event, photo,
advertisement or would like to contribute some
ideas for the next edition of The Top Ender
Magazine, please contact us. Submission Deadline
for August/September edition is: 15th June
2022.
DISTRIBUTION DAYS
Distribution Day is a chance for you to meet our
community and make new friends, while we label the
magazine for posting. Light refreshments are
provided and children are always welcome. Follow
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more.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Come along to our next committee meeting where
we finalise article selections, discuss community work
and magazine planning. You can input as much or as
little as you like. Light dinner is provided and children
are always welcome.
2022: 28 June
Contact admin@thetopendermagazine.org.au
for further details.
JUNE JULY 2022
WELCOME
Dry Season. The skies are filled with dragonflies
instead of clouds and you can enjoy the balmy
nights at the markets once again.
In this edition, we turn to our creative spouses to
highlight the amazing businesses they have built. We
also chat with Major Mark Beretta OAM and, of
course, the Darwin Triple Crown! We have jammed
a whole heap of giveaways into this edition, all of
which have been kindly donated by our amazing
sponsors!
Got a story? We want to hear it! Visit our website
and discover all the ways you can get involved with
The Top Ender to support your local Defence
community today.
Creative Spouses Series - PG 40 -43
Informal portrait of two Indigenous servicemen, NX31736 Private Frederick Beale
(left) and his brother NX31660 Pte George Henry Beale (right), with NX31623
Pte Michael Joseph (Joe) Lynch (centre) - PG 16
DMFS Activities: Welcome to the Top End event at Crocosaurus Cove - PG 20
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