Boots, barracks and brain fog

BY STAFF SERGEANT JODI STICKLAND, AGC SPS Serving in the Armed Forces demands resilience, discipline and unwavering commitment. For years, I prided myself on meeting these expectations head-on. However, when...

Green shoots on the home front

  BY CAT CALDER, AFF HOUSING SPECIALIST Habitual underinvestment, slow repairs and a lack of accountability have made military housing a longstanding source of frustration for many soldiers and Army fa...

Make yourself at home

Army housing is getting a much-needed makeover, with major investment in accommodation and more freedom for families to enhance the spaces they live in. But how far will you go to make your house feel like a ...

Running a business from home update

In January 2025 DIO paused applications from those wishing to run a business from a service home so that it could conduct a review. With the aim of better supporting applicants and making the process clearer...

The overseas dream?

The chance to live in another country is an exciting opportunity but there’s a lot to think about before moving abroad on an overseas assignment. Jill Misson reports… "Being able to experience a country and ...

Information at your fingertips

From apps and websites to portals and social media, the world is at your fingertips. Jill Misson explores how to navigate the digital landscape to access support and information for your army family… We have...

The path to happiness

Could your army family be happier, healthier or wealthier? Make this the year you take action to improve your life and boost your wellbeing. Jill Misson reports… According to the most recent Families Continu...

Wealth of family support

Family support helps soldiers to do their job, but who is supporting the family? Jill Misson finds out… “Military life has much to offer families, but we need to prepare them to cope with mobility, deploymen...

Childcare challenges

Finding suitable childcare is tricky for many parents but the unique nature of military life can make it more challenging for army families. Jill Misson reports… Frequent moves and uncertainty around future ...

Job hurdles for military spouses overseas

An overseas posting can be an exciting experience but if you accompany your soldier, will you be able to maintain your career or find a job? Jill Misson reports… Host nation agreements set out the terms unde...