Project Officer, Cherie Gibson used this information to design and deliver a suite of four group-based
seminars, utilising existing Interrelate resources, tailored to the identified themes and a Defence
Force audience. At the conclusion of each session, all participants were asked to rate (out of 5) their
confidence in implementing the learnings from the respective session. Participants indicated a very
high level of confidence, with average score of 4.6.
The Newcastle office has also seen Defence Force personnel self-refer for counselling as a result of
this work. Interrelate and the Defence Community Organisation will explore future opportunities to
continue to support Defence Force personnel and their families.
“
Living apart from your partner and/or children
is challenging and we are very appreciative to
Interrelate for the programs delivered so far.
- Pia, from the Defence Community Organisation
”
From left: Staff with their hard hats during the damaging storms to hit Newcastle in
April; Newcastle Team.
The Newcastle region assisted 2,507 people this year.
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