The Top Ender Magazine August September 2023 Edition
This edition of The Top Ender Magazine includes competitions, feature interviews, support articles and more. We had the honour to interview Keith Payne, VC AM, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross. We also commemorate significant historical events and acknowledge current events like the Legacy Centenary. Find help and resources that support you to make the most out of your time in the top end of Australia, servicing Darwin, Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions.
This edition of The Top Ender Magazine includes competitions, feature interviews, support articles and more. We had the honour to interview Keith Payne, VC AM, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross. We also commemorate significant historical events and acknowledge current events like the Legacy Centenary. Find help and resources that support you to make the most out of your time in the top end of Australia, servicing Darwin, Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions.
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Emergency Services.............................................................................................000<br />
Police Assistance Line................................................................................131 444<br />
1800 IMSICK.......................................................................................1800 467 425<br />
All Hours Support Line..................................................................1800 626 036<br />
COVID-19 Helpline, NT.............................................................1800 0008 002<br />
Crime Stoppers NT.........................................................................1800 333 000<br />
Defence Family Helpline................................................................1800 624 608<br />
Defence Housing Australia (DHA)........................................................139 342<br />
Defence Switchboard......................................................................1300 333 362<br />
Family Violence and Counselling.................................................1800 737 732<br />
Health Direct.....................................................................................1800 022 222<br />
Hospital, Darwin Private Hospital..............................................08 8920 6011<br />
Hospital, Palmerston Regional Hospital...................................08 7979 9200<br />
Hospital, Royal Darwin Hospital.................................................08 8922 8888<br />
Joint Military Police Station (JMPS)......................................................13 11 67<br />
Lifeline..............................................................................................................131 114<br />
Night Patrol........................................................................................1800 101 645<br />
Poisons Information Line .........................................................................131 126<br />
Power and Water.............................................................................1800 245 090<br />
Secure NT........................................................................www.securent.nt.gov.au<br />
SES Emergency Helpline............................................................................132 500<br />
Snake Catcher....................................................................................1800 453 210<br />
Tropical Cyclone Information NT..............................................1300 659 211<br />
NT Defence Bases and Establishments<br />
Defence Establishment Berrimah<br />
Front Gate................................................................................08 7971 0008<br />
Mess Manager..........................................08 8935 4422 / 0437 795 258<br />
Larrakeyah Barracks<br />
Front Gate................................................................................08 7971 1189<br />
Officers’ Mess..........................................................................08 8935 5570<br />
ORs’ Mess.................................................................................08 8935 5088<br />
Sergeants’ Mess.......................................................................08 8935 5580<br />
RAAF Base Darwin<br />
Airmen‘s Mess.........................................................................08 8923 5517<br />
Front Gate................................................................................08 7929 4463<br />
Officers Mess...........................................................................08 8923 5482<br />
Sergeants’ Mess.......................................................................08 8923 5505<br />
RAAF Base Tindal<br />
Airmen‘s Mess.........................................................................08 8973 6240<br />
Front Gate................................................................................08 8973 6228<br />
Sergeants’ Mess.......................................................................08 8973 6385<br />
Robertson Barracks<br />
Front Gate................................................................................08 8925 6186<br />
Officers’ Mess..........................................................................08 8925 3650<br />
ORs’ Mess.................................................................................08 8925 2514<br />
Sergeants’ Mess.......................................................................08 8925 6703<br />
Defence Community Houses<br />
Larrakeyah Neighbourhood House..........................................0447 586 591<br />
Email...........................................................larrakeyahhouse@hotmail.com<br />
Network Tindal.............................................................................................................<br />
Email.....................................................................networktindal@gmail.com<br />
Robertson Barracks Family Group............................................0490 151 944<br />
Email...................................robertsonbarracksfamilygroup@gmail.com<br />
On-base Services<br />
Canteens<br />
AAFCANS<br />
Robertson Barracks, Cafe Central...................................08 8925 2542<br />
RAAF Darwin, Darwin Canteen........................................08 8981 2508<br />
Robertson Barracks, Shout VC Canteen........................08 8925 6720<br />
Tindal Cafe, Convenience & Fuel Station......................08 8973 6201<br />
Navy Canteens<br />
National Operations Manager...........08 8935 5144 / 0477 477 147<br />
Larrakeyah, Outpipes............................................................08 8935 5144<br />
Military Banks<br />
Australian Military Bank<br />
Larrakeyah Barracks..............................................................08 8981 2245<br />
Robertson Barracks...............................................................08 8995 7800<br />
Defence Bank<br />
Larrakeyah Barracks..............................................................08 8935 5499<br />
RAAF Darwin...........................................................................08 7923 2500<br />
Robertson Barracks...............................................................08 8936 6400<br />
Tindal..........................................................................................08 8965 1600<br />
Hairdressers<br />
Larrakeyah Barracks.........................................................................0427 968 918<br />
RAAF Darwin – Julie-Anne...........................08 8923 5153 / 0402 235 731<br />
Robertson Barracks – Hair Dooz...............................................08 8925 3300<br />
Robertson Barracks – South End Barber Shop.....................08 8925 6723<br />
Uniform and Equipment<br />
Robertson Barracks, Regional Clothing Store<br />
Retail (Purchases).....................................................................08 7971 7130<br />
CIP (Exchanges)........................................................................08 7971 6920<br />
Tailor...........................................................................................08 7971 7043<br />
Tim’s Medal Mounting....................................................................0448 129 531<br />
Bulletproof NT..................................................................................08 8947 0935<br />
Chaplains<br />
Army On-call......................................................................................0427 713 963<br />
Navy On-call......................................................................................0409 662 823<br />
RAAF Darwin On-call.....................................................................0477 308 064<br />
RAAF Tindal On-call.......................................................................0427 890 054<br />
Helplines<br />
Lifeline (24hr)................................................................................................131 114<br />
Kids Helpline (24hr)........................................................................1800 551 800<br />
Parent Helpline – Karitane (24hr)..............................................1300 227 464<br />
Parentline.............................................................................................1300 301 300<br />
Defence Community and Veterans<br />
Support Services<br />
Defence Member and Family Support (formerly DCO)<br />
Website...................................................................www.defence.gov.au/dco<br />
Defence Family Helpline........................................................1800 624 608<br />
Darwin Office.............................................................................08 8935 7900<br />
Tindal/Katherine Office...........................................................08 8973 6353<br />
Defence Families of Australia (DFA)<br />
National Convenor...................................................................1800 100 509<br />
National Delegate NT and Kimberly...........................................0418 807 548<br />
Email...............................................................................................nt@dfa.org.au<br />
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).....................................1800 555 254<br />
Website....................................................................................www.dva.gov.au<br />
Defence Service Home Loans........................................................1800 722 000<br />
Provider Enquiries.....................................................................1800 550 457<br />
Kookaburra Kids...................................................................................1300 566 525<br />
Website..............................................................www.kookaburrakids.org.au<br />
Open Arms (24hrs) ...........................................................................1800 011 046<br />
Website........................................................................www.openarms.gov.au<br />
Legacy Northern Territory...............................................................08 8948 0830<br />
Website........................................................................www.legacy.com.au/nt<br />
Mates4Mates.......................................................................................1300 4 MATES<br />
National ADF Family Health Program.........................................02 6266 3547<br />
Website..................................................................www.adffamilyhealth.com<br />
Red Shield Defence Services – Salvation Army<br />
Gerald & Mairi Mitchell...........................................................0400 642 881<br />
Returned Services League (RSL)<br />
Darwin...............................................................................darwin@rslsa.org.au<br />
Darwin North............................................................................08 8945 0701<br />
Katherine (via Secretary).......................................................0407 130 095<br />
Nhulunbuy...................................................................................0439 850 866<br />
Palmerston...................................................................................0488 001 862<br />
Tennant Creek...........................................................................0499 564 031<br />
Veterans Australia (NT) ........................sec@veteransaustraliant.org.au<br />
Advocacy Assistance.......................smatdp@veteransaustraliant.org.au<br />
Useful Defence Contacts<br />
Comsuper<br />
ADF Cover..................................................................................1300 001 977<br />
ADF Super...................................................................................1300 203 439<br />
DFRDB..........................................................................................1300 001 677<br />
Military Super (MSBS).............................................................1300 006 727<br />
Defence Housing Australia (DHA)...........................................................133 342<br />
Website....................................................................................www.dha.gov.au<br />
Defence Relocations and Housing Manager NT........................08 7929 4547<br />
Toll Transitions.....................................................................................1800 819 167<br />
Defence Tax Management Office (CTMO)...............................1800 806 053<br />
Health<br />
Australian Breastfeeding Association...........................................1800 686 268<br />
Autism NT.............................................................................................08 8948 4424<br />
Bereaved Parent Support NT|SIDS and Kids NT....................08 8948 5311<br />
24-hour Emergency Support Line......................................0448 849 234<br />
Birthline Pregnancy Support...........................................................1300 655 156<br />
Cancer Council NT<br />
Alice Springs...............................................................................08 8953 5920<br />
Darwin.....................................................................................08 8944 1800<br />
Katherine................................................................................08 8971 2022<br />
Website....................................................................www.nt.cancer.org.au<br />
Carers Australia NT......................................................................08 8944 4888<br />
Website......................................................................www.carersnt.asn.au<br />
Childbirth Education Association Darwin.............................08 8948 3043<br />
Website..................................................................www.ceadarwin.asn.au<br />
Community Care Centres<br />
Alice Springs Community Health Centre...................08 8951 6711<br />
Casuarina Community Care Centre.............................08 8922 7301<br />
Katherine Community Health Centre..........................08 8973 8570<br />
Karama Child and Family Health Clinic.......................08 8922 7301<br />
Nhulunbuy Community Health Centre.......................08 8987 0435<br />
Nylander Child Health Clinic..........................................08 8922 7301<br />
Palmerston Community Care Centre..........................08 8999 3344<br />
Tennant Creek Community Health Care...................08 8962 4218<br />
Cradle Support Group................................................................0438 272 353<br />
Website..........................................................................www.cradle.org.au<br />
Darwin Homebirth Group ........................................................08 8922 5522<br />
Website..................................darwinhomebirthgroup.wordpress.com<br />
Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG)<br />
Website...........................................................................www.dsnsg.org.au<br />
National Coordinator........................................................1800 037 674<br />
Darwin Coordinator.............................................darwin@dsnsg.org.au<br />
Katherine/Tindal Coordinator......................katherine@dsnsg.org.au<br />
Down Syndrome Association NT............................................08 8985 6222<br />
Website.................................................www.downsyndroment.com.au<br />
Epilepsy Centre – Epilepsy Association of SA & NT........1300 850 081<br />
Website.........................................................www.epilepsycentre.org.au<br />
Family Planning NT.......................................................................08 8948 0144<br />
Website........................................................................www.fpwnt.com.au<br />
Hearing Australia.......................................................................................134 432<br />
Northern Territory Department of Health (DOH)..........08 8999 2400<br />
Website....................................................................www.health.nt.gov.au<br />
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline........................................1800 882 436<br />
<strong>Top</strong> End Mental Health Service................................................08 8999 4988<br />
Wellness Centre............................................................................08 8946 7176<br />
Website..............................................www.cdu.edu.au/wellness-centre<br />
Sports and Activities<br />
Australian Military Wives Choir...............................................0416 878 261<br />
Australian Air Force Cadets 8 Wing<br />
AAFC 801 Squadron – Winnellie..................................08 8923 5713<br />
AAFC 802 Squadron – Driver........................................0473 816 694<br />
AAFC 803 Squadron – Tindal........................................0427 397 495<br />
AAFC 804 Squadron – Alice Springs...........................08 8953 4484<br />
Australian Army Cadets..............................08 8935 5174 / 08 8935 5488<br />
Email............................................................aachq-nt@armycadets.gov.au<br />
Australian Navy Cadets<br />
Training Ship Darwin...........................TSDarwin@navycadets.gov.au<br />
Training Ship Melville Bay...........TSMelvilleBay@navycadets.gov.au<br />
Girl Guides NT...............................................................................08 8981 3628<br />
Website...................................................................www.girlguides.org.au<br />
Playgroups Association NT (PANT).......................................08 8945 7775<br />
Website.............................................................www.playgroupnt.com.au<br />
RAAF Darwin Fishing Club.........................................................08 8924 2045<br />
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