Category: Updates
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Month of the Military Child
April is the “Month of the Military Child”, a time to recognise and celebrate the resilience, adaptability and strength shown by children growing up in Service families. Military children experience a unique childhood. Frequent moves, changing schools, time away from parents and the uncertainty that can come with Service life all require a high level of resilience. Despite these challenges, military children consistently
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New light pink shades added to Defence Homes colour palette
Following feedback from Service families, we are updating our Defence Homes Colour Palette this spring to introduce five new light pink shades. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to modernise outdated policies and give families greater freedom to make their homes feel like their own. Previously, all walls had to be returned to magnolia or white before moving out. With the
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Families First Newsletter – 27 March 2026
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A message to Service families
We know many of you, especially those in long term relationships or with childcare responsibilities for more than 80 nights a year have been waiting a long time for clearer information about widening access to Defence housing. Thank you for your patience. We understand how important it is for families to have clarity about their housing options, especially when
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Families First Newsletter – 02 March 2026
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Families First Newsletter – 21 January 2026
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Families First Newsletter – 11 December 2025
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Damp and mould guidance
New page on tackling damp and mould Find new guidance here on tackling condensation, damp and mould.
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Patch Hacks: Greater freedoms to personalise SFA homes
We understand that being able to personalise your home to suit modern family life is important. As part of our ongoing commitment to modernise outdated policies and give Service families more freedoms to personalise their homes, we’re making it easier for families to make self-funded permanent changes to enhance their homes should they wish to.
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Families First Newsletter – 28 November 2025
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