ADF Families event: Child of the ADF Medallion -Afternoon Session Sydney

This event is only for Australian Defence Force members and their families.

Event Details:

When: Thursday 02 October 2025

Times: PM session 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Location: The Anzac Memorial Centenary Extension Auditorium

Register by 3 July 2026

Afternoon Tea will be provided. Please advise us if you have specific dietary requirements.

If you are intertested in the Morning Session please click the link

The Child of the ADF Medallion (CoADFM) will be presented to children who have shown resilience and growth in managing the challenges of the ADF lifestyle.

Participation in the Child of the ADF Medallion Program is open to all Defence resident family children aged 18 years and under of current serving (SERCAT 3-7 and SERVOP C) ADF members,who have experienced one or more of the following;

• Managing a relocation

• Connecting to a new community following relocation

• Managing a lengthy absence or frequent absences of the ADF family member due to service requirements

• Absence of ADF member due to short notice posting, deployment or exercise

Please Note:

You should carefully read the following information to ensure you are aware of all requirements relating to this program. This information is regularly updated, and information may differ from previous DMFS program/events you may have registered for.

· Participation in the CoADFM program is open to all Defence resident family children aged 18 years and under of current serving ADF members (SERCAT 3-7 and SERVOP C).

· Each eligible participant may only receive one CoADFM during member’s service.

· When registering for the program, you must register for a ticket for each eligible child you are nominating to receive a Medallion.

· Ensure that the email address you register with is accurate as you will receive your confirmation email, and any additional information or changes to the event, by email.

· Photographs may be taken at this event. If you don’t want to be photographed, or have your family photographed, please let the photographer know. Please note: any photos taken may be used in DMFS publications, online or on social media.

· Parents are required to remain onsite to supervise their children at all times.

· If you have any mobility requirements, please email us at [email protected]

· If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your booking by clicking on the link in your confirmation email ‘View and manage your order online’. This takes you to your ‘Tickets’ page where you can choose the ‘Cancel my Order’ option to release the tickets back to the event listing.

DMFS Liverpool/Sydney will be holding a Child of the ADF Ceremony in October at Holsworthy. More details will be shared closer to the date.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Anzac Memorial, 126 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia

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