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Geckos Family Centre Weekly / Monthly Program
18 EIGHT SECS OF PURE FUN PTE Ashley Horne puts a lot of energy time and money into trying to improve the graph indicating the horsepower generated at his back wheels
14 QLD RSL LAVARACK BARRACKS OPEN DAY THE fi nal Legacy Week activity was again well-supported , and the units involved were enthusiastic about putting their business on display
10 NQ DEFENCE WOMENS LEADERSHIP FORUM THE Townsville Womens Business Circle and 3rd Brigade teamed up to host the inaugural Womens Leadership Forum at RAAF Base Townsville last month .
28 3Bde OBSTACLE COURSE IT ’ S the premiere inter-unit competition of the Commander ’ s Trophy - the Obstacle Course Competition . Enjoy 22 pages of great action photographs , covering every unit and every obstacle .
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The Mater Trauma Recovery Centre caters for military personnel ( current and ex-serving ) or first responders who have a diagnosed condition of PTSD .
The program aims to improve the quality of life for participants by addressing the following issues :
• Education about PTSD and related disorders
• Learning how to deal with painful thoughts and feelings associated with mental trauma
• Learning to manage depression , anxiety , anger , alcohol and drug-related problems , and sleeping difficulties
• Medication prescription , when indicated
• Developing ways to manage relationship difficulties
• Partners ’ Support Groups
These issues are addressed using individual and group therapy approaches , as appropriate .
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Cheese selection w / quince paste & dry fruits Tea & coffee
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Babysitting is available during Spouse PT Class from 9-11am . Babysitting is also available by prior arrangement for Spouse Yoga and Wednesday night Metafit class .
The centre is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday ( excluding public holidays ) Available for private bookings outside these hours .
Come and use our playground and tennis court all day everyday .
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110 SPORT - TRIATHLON DEFENCE members get on their bikes , into their wetsuits and on the road to contest the Olympic distance triathlon in the Townsville Triathlon Festival

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