Military Life

Author: Beck Rayner

Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners. Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let's connect and support each other by telling our stories, celebrating our strength, focusing on self-care & lifting each other up.
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196.Defence Member Family Support PART ONE
Episode 196
Thursday, 2 October, 2025

This week on the Military Life Podcast, Part One of my chat with Director General of Defence Member and Family Support Libby Cremen. We talk all things DMFS, including; -Who DMFS are and the support and services they provide for Defence Families -Connecting with Defence Families early so that they “know us before they need us” -The 24-hour DMFS helpline and when and why to contact the helpline -Defence Social Workers, Family Liaison Officers, Education Liaison Officers, and Military Support Officers explained -The significance of the introduction of the Defence Member and Family Information Guide -Helping Defence Families to build support networks through DMFS Connection events -Real examples of how DMFS have recently helped Defence families in need of support Stay tuned next week for Part Two of my chat with Libby. In the meantime, check out the links below to find out more about DMFS and the available help and support. Defence Member Family Support website https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families 24 Hour DMFS Helpline https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/crisis-support/helplines Defence Member and Family Information Guide https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/news-resources/defence-member-family-information-guide