Join the Capital Crafters Craft Group at Duntroon Community Centre! Capital Crafters is a friendly weekly gathering for Defence, veteran, reservist, and non-defence community members. Whether you're new to crafting or a seasoned maker, you'll find connection, creativity, and community in an inviting, social atmosphere.  Relax with a cup of tea or coffee, meet like-minded people, and share ideas while working on your own project—or try something new with our many organised craft activities throughout the year.  When: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30am–12:30pm First Saturday of each month for all-day craft: 9:30am-2:30pm Sessions run during ACT school terms. What’s included: Term fees cover facility use, kitchen amenities, and maintenance of craft resources. Some activities, such as use of the quilting or Cricut machines or specialty materials, may involve an additional cost. Please sign in to TidyHQ and ensure your membership is current.   If you need assistance please speak to the Duntroon Community Centre Coordinator on your next visit. Become a member here Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ To help DCC direct 100% of fees to resources and programming, please pay by EFTPOS or cash in person to avoid an online processing fee. Note: refunds for term bookings aren’t available. We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Adult craft event We are bringing Pinot & Picasso, "Australia's favourite paint and sip" to the Duntroon Community Centre for a colourful and joyful creative evening! Enjoy a glass of soft drink, sparkling water or wine and be guided to creating a masterpiece.  Painting will start at 6PM, please join us for light refreshments from 5:30PM. Please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking.  More info available via the Pinot & Picasso website : Pinot & Picasso | Australia's #1 Paint and Sip Experience Unfortunately due to staff availability we are not able to offer babysitting for this event. We appreciate your feedback and will continu to try and offer babysitting at future events. Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available for cancellations within 48 hours of the event.If you need support booking your ticket please email coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au. Please ensure you are logged in as a DCC VIP member to see available tickets.  This event is subsidised through funding from Defence Member and Family Support, ensuring accessible pricing for current serving Defence families.  

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

Special event: adults and children to participate to encourage wellbeing and appreciation   Join the DCC committee, staff and community to celebrate another successful year supporting our community! When: Saturday 29 November 10AM - 1PM Where: Duntroon House Garden/Lawns There will be face painting, a jumping castle, nerf battle course, Christmas carols, ice cream, raffle, market stalls from some of our defence organisations and community members to pick up a last minute gift AND of course a visit from Santa Claus!  BBQ lunch will be provided, please advise any dietary requirements by 21 November to coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au  Please register one ticket per family! DCC received funding from DMFS to deliver this activity No refunds will be provided for cancellations that occur within 48 hours from the scheduled event date.   

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

School age children wellbeing activity Treetops Adventure Canberra Join DCC to try the ultimate outdoor adventure! Boasting over 90 aerial obstacles and 16 ziplines, suspended between 1-15 metres above the ground, Majura Pines Canberra park has a course for everyone aged 3 years and up to enjoy. Fine Print Regarding Supervision, Access and Related Ticketing Requirements: For junior climbers (ages 3-7) participation is limited to the junior courses. There is strictly no adult participation possible on these courses due to their design. However, we do require an adult to supervise from the ground during their climb. As this person is not climbing there is no charge. Assistance is provided by staff if the climber gets stuck.  For children (ages 8-10) participation is limited to our full-sized courses and on-course supervision is required by 1 climbing adult (16+) for up to 4 children. This adult will need to remain within 2 platforms for their supervised kids at all times and the kids will not be permitted to climb a course without them. Note that we still need an 18+ adult on site either climbing or on the ground to provide consent for first aid issues and to sign waivers. 16-17 year olds can only assist by providing the on-course supervision requirement, they cannot provide first aid consent or sign waivers.  For ages 11-15 no on-course supervision is required however similar to juniors we do require an adult onsite to supervise from the ground. Adults are welcome to climb with them if they want however! Same as other children they are limited to the full-size courses. Ages 16+ are treated as adults and can climb solo or supervise on-course for children. However, one adult aged 18+ will need to be onsite to sign waivers and to provide consent in the event of any first aid issues.  Regarding the difference in courses, there are equipment and design differences between a junior course and a full-size course that prevent anyone booked into the full-sized courses from safely climbing on a junior course. In the event that we have the equipment spare we can often swap small climbers from the full-sized courses onto juniors if they are struggling.  More info available via the Treetops Adventure website at: Treetops Adventure Canberra | Newest High Ropes Park! Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available for cancellations within 48 hours of the event.If you need support booking your ticket please email coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au. Please ensure you are logged in as a DCC VIP member to see available tickets.  This event is subsidised through funding from Defence Member and Family Support, ensuring accessible pricing for current serving Defence families. Please complete the waiver after purchasing your tickets: booking.treetopsadventure.com.au/#/waiver_kiosk/21/1039205/step  

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

Duntroon Community Centre Creche The Duntroon Community Centre offers a creche service every Friday from 9:45 am to 12:45 pm during ACT school terms. Children are cared for in the playgroup room with our qualified staff, giving parents and carers a chance to relax and recharge at the Centre, use our hot desking spaces, or join our Mums, Bubs & Bumps group. Please note: Carers must remain on-site at DCC and be contactable throughout the session. To access this service you will need to become a DCC 2025 VIP Member at Duntroon Community Centre | TidyHQ Before attending the creche, you’ll need to complete a registration form outlining the session's requirements and rules. No credits or refunds will be given for missed or cancelled sessions for any reason. Sickness & Illness Policy: To keep our little ones safe, children with infectious illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, COVID-19, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vomiting) or any other illness including rashes, worms, head lice, and ear infections cannot attend creche. We reserve the right to refuse entry if signs of illness appear during care. In emergencies, DCC may seek medical assistance, and the parent/guardian agrees to cover any associated costs.  If your child shows distress or discomfort—or needs a nappy change or toileting support—you’ll be contacted promptly. By booking, you agree to our sickness and illness and cancellation policies. Please note if you wish to purchase 10 weekly sessions we are able to provide you with an invoice to minimise fees to DCC. Please email to request this. For questions or help with registration, feel free to reach out to our Centre Coordinator, Carmel at coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au or on 5131 1715 DCC receives funding from Defence Member and Family Support to provide this service at a subsidised cost to current serving defence members and their families. 

Adult wellbeing event: for adults, partners or couples to participate without children   Join DCC for another new activity - Clay Target Shooting at the Majura Park Gun Club.  Everything will be provided for your clay target shooting experience: Safety briefing Full tuition by instructors Over and under shotgun Shooting vest 25 cartridges (ammunition) 25 clay targets Hearing protection We will have light refreshments available for attendees. Please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking.   Conditions Sandals, thongs, high heels, singlet tops or camouflage gear are NOT permitted while participating. Participants must always be able to follow the instructor’s directions. Any apathy towards the instructor will not be tolerated. Participants will not be able to partake if they are (or it is believed to be) under the influence either alcohol or drugs. Safety is always our primary concern followed by fun and smashing clays ! More info available via the Majura Park Gun Club website at Majura Park Gun Club | Home Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available for cancellations within 48 hours of the event. If you need support booking your ticket please email coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au. Please ensure you are logged in as a DCC VIP member to see available tickets.  This event is subsidised through funding from Defence Member and Family Support, ensuring accessible pricing for current serving Defence families.

Celebrate Halloween with DCC Friday 31st October 4:30PM-7:30PM Trick or Treat | Glitter Tattoos | Lucky Door Prize | Disco | Food 4:30PM Meet at the RMC Sergeants mess for trick or treating around the nearby area. 5:30PM Make it back to the Sergeants mess for dinner and a disco! 7:30PM Event ends. *** We invite all houses in the RMC residential area to create a spooktacular Halloween atmosphere by dressing up and decorating!  How to participate: 1. Attach a balloon to your letter box or decorate your house with your spookiest halloween ideas if you want our trick or treaters knocking on your door.  Please email coordinator@duntrooncommunitycentre.org.au so we can mark your house on our trick or treating map! 2. Dress up! Man your halloween themed home or join in trick or treating in the nearby area. 3. Join us at the Sergeants mess from 5:30PM for glitter tattoos, a disco and light dinner.  Consider bringing a bag of treats and drop at a house to thank them & help with the cost of participating DCC received funding from DMFS to provide this event. Thank you DMFS for your ongoing support!