Defence Families of Australia

Defence
Defence Families Australia was formed to improve the quality of life of Defence families and make recommendations and influence policy that directly affects families. The Department provides funding support to Defence Families Australia. Members include 1 national convener, 8 national delegates, 1 national communications officer and 1 national policy officer appointed by the Assistant Minister for Defence.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    D. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder Consultation

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    11

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    B. Secondary

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    35 Brindabella Circuit
    Canberra ACT 2609
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin 7 June 2022 7 June 2024
Chair Mrs. Gabrielle Sasse 14 November 2022 1 August 2024
Other VACANT
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Mrs Kerry Prier 19 June 2023 19 June 2024
Member Mr Nicholas Packer 19 June 2023 19 June 2024
Member Ms. Samantha Cooper 19 June 2023 19 June 2024
Member Ms Ashley Smith 19 June 2023 19 June 2024
Member Larissa Ostermann 1 May 2021 1 May 2024
Member Monique Suters 1 May 2021 1 May 2024
Member Ms. Melody Song 4 October 2021 4 October 2024
Member VACANT
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