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
Other Mrs. Kathryn Edwards 4 October 2021 4 October 2024
Member VACANT
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Member Ms. Melody Song 4 October 2021 4 October 2024
Member VACANT
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