About

Created by partners for the partners

Cairns Defence Community Support Group (CDCSG) was created in 2019 by three Defence partners who were passionate about the Defence community, and who recognised that there was a lack of community support in Cairns for current and ex-serving members and families. It’s a group formed by the partners for the partners.

These founding partners saw, that with about 1,000 Defence members currently posted to Cairns and over 1,700 veterans, there was an urgent need for a support group where like-minded people could meet, take part in events, and form new friendships.

We are a non-profit community support group that aims to reach out to as many people as possible including current members, ex-serving members, singles, couples and families across the Navy, Army & Air Force.

Cairns is an isolated posting with a transient population. Many Defence members, with or without partners or families, therefore have no established support network. The Cairns Defence Community Support Group works hard to build a strong community that is inclusive of all family structures.

We also provide opportunities for members to connect as groups, engage in activities, source services and find out information about the local area and what it has to offer.

Our work is underpinned by our goal to provide a friendly and supportive environment that offers our members:

• Peer support

• Social events and activities

• Access to resources and information

• Connections and friendships

• Opportunity to have fun.

Our purpose is to build and support a stronger community, stronger families and stronger friendships.

Cairns Defence Community Support Group organises regular events such as: weekly coffee, chat and play, family dinners, ladies’ dinners, weekend brunches, family events, child-free events, trivia evenings, online book club, charity fundraisers, health and fitness sessions, and many more.

We aim to make a positive difference.

All currently serving members and ex-members of Defence are welcome including singles, couples and families. Please contact us, we look forward to hearing from you.