Relocation Working Group Key Contacts

MAJ Tina McBride
SO1 Lavarack Barracks Redevelopment
HQ 3 BDE
(07)4411 7033

LTCOL Michael Cullen
SO1 ELF Relocations
AHQ
(02) 8335 5494

MAJ Matt Vine
XO 3 RAR
(02) 8782 2306


3 RAR Relocation Working Group

Commander 3rd Brigade's Welcome Message


In December 2011 we will welcome the soldiers and families of 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment to Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Their arrival represents the concentration of 3 Brigade units in one geographic location. The move will significantly improve Army's ability to prepare and deploy high readiness forces in defence of Australia's national interests.

The importance of families and minimising household disruption during the relocation is considered essential for a successful transition to Townsville. For this reason, Army's planning has begun well in advance and the construction of new married quarters, living-in accommodation and unit lines is well underway. Communication with our families on the progress of the relocation preparations is important and I intend to offer regular briefings as the relocation date approaches. I also intend to provide updates through other mechanisms, such as this website.

I would like to assure all soldiers and families with 3 RAR that their move north is welcomed by the people and civil institutions of Townsville. Townsville is one of the fastest growing regional centres in Australia. It has become a much sort after posting locality over the recent decade and I am confident the families of 3 RAR will quickly develop an affinity for Townsville and the North Queensland lifestyle.


Stuart Smith, AM
Brigadier
Commander 3rd Brigade


3 RAR and ELF New Facilities

Construction Progress at Lavarack Barracks and TFTA

3 RAR Panaroma Feb 11
3 RAR Bn Lines as at Feb 11 Open in new window

Townsville Chamber of Commerce

Townsville Chamber of Commerce

LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN TOWNSVILLE ?? See document below for Sector Vacancies (updated 19/9/11)

Employment Vacancies Open in new window

Welcome to Townsville - Information Booklet
DCO have developed an information booklet tailored for Defence personnel posted to Townsville and the surrounding region. It offers useful information regarding Defence and Local community services available in Townsville.

Welcome to Townsville - Oct 09 Open in new window
Defence Community Organisation

Families

Geckos Family Centre
Defence Special Needs Support Group
Defence Families of Australia

Education

DCO Education Assistance
Education Queensland
Townsville Education and Childcare - Links and Contacts Open in new window
A guide to Townsville Primary Schools Open in new window
A guide to Townsville Secondary Schools Open in new window
The Association of Independent Schools of Queensland
Catholic Education Office

Further Education

Australian Technical College North Queensland
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
James Cook University

Healthcare

QLD Government Community Health Service
Townsville Hospital
QLD Health (Townsville District) Recruitment Flyer Open in new window
The Mater Hospital Townsville