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  • Returning to Canberra
    • Reverse culture shock
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      • Bilingual education
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    • Parental leave and childcare options
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welcome to the dfat families network

The DFAT Families Network is made up of volunteers who either work in and/or have spouses working in DFAT and is open to all DFAT officers and their families.  Many of us have been on postings and know that while it can be an immensely enjoyable and exciting experience, it can also be stressful and difficult, not only getting ready to go but also returning to Australia.  Our aim as a Network is to take some of the stress out of the process.  Our volunteers have designed this website and many DFAT families have contributed their own experiences and knowledge.  

We hope you find what you are looking for on the website. To have access to the website, make suggestions for the website, indicate your interest in participating in our activities or just to contact us, please fill in the contact form below.

Disclaimer

This website is not affiliated, associated or in any way officially connected with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  The views and opinions expressed within this site are the personal views of the contributors only and do not represent the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or of the DFAT Families Network.  This website is intended for the private use of members only and not for wider dissemination.

For members of the site, please see also separate Disclaimer section.

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  • Home
  • What's new?
    • Covid-19 resources
  • What to consider when applying for posting
  • DFAT Families Recipe Book
  • Mobile spouses
    • HOM spouses
    • Foreign born spouses
    • Financial matters
  • Mobile families
    • What to take
    • Adaptation of children to new cultures >
      • Moving with kids: Resources
    • Having a baby overseas >
      • The Practicalities: Passports, Pampers and Pushers
    • Single parent families
    • Adoptive parents
    • Spouses away from home
    • LGBTQIA+ Families
    • Step and blended families and other non-traditional families
    • Children with special needs
    • University aged students >
      • Australian National University
    • Teenagers
    • When children remain in Australia
    • Leaving ageing parents behind
    • Moving with pets
  • Kids' zone
    • Video: "Being a DFAT kid"
  • Resources for kids
  • Returning to Canberra
    • Reverse culture shock
    • Helping kids to return to Australia
    • Relocation services
    • Education >
      • Bilingual education
    • Accommodation
    • Health/Counselling services
    • Pregnancy and babies
    • Parental leave and childcare options
    • Foreign Born Spouses in Canberra
    • Telephone/internet services
    • Employment
  • DFN speakers, panel discussions and events
    • Events 2014/15
    • Events 2016/17
    • Events 2018/19
    • Events 2019/20
    • Events 2021/22
  • Survey
  • About
  • Disclaimer