Brunei: Army Families Federation (AFF) Individual Q & A session with Overseas Manager - *TODAY* Friday, 19th April 2024, 14:00 - 16:00 PM @ CCCC, Conference Room

Individual Q & A session with Overseas Manager - *TODAY* 19th April 2024, 14:00 - 16:00 PM @ CCCC, Conference Room

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ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION (AFF) Ask AFF Roadshow – British Forces Brunei & British Loan Service Personnel and families at RBAF.

1. Overview. The next Ask AFF roadshow will take place in British Forces Brunei over the period 15 April – 20 April 24.

2. Ask AFF roadshows are for key engagement on common issues and those specific to the area/region. These are focused on, Service personnel, families and delivered by bespoke AFF specialists.

3. Aim. The aims of this visit are to:

a. Update HQ BFB and local Chain of Command of AFF’s future support to the Army Family.

b. Engage directly with families & serving personnel, provide specialist advice and gather evidence.

c. Strengthen links with key on island stakeholders at Unit, Station and HQ BFB Level. Also other welfare delivery organisations ( HIVE, SSAFA, AWS, Community Services etc.) to enhance our virtual support links to the wider Army Family living and working in BFB.

d. To promote AFF 23 Concept.

e. To visit families assigned on Defence Engagement – RBAF Loan Service; British Defence Staff in Bandar.

4. AFF Visit Party:

Esther Thomas, Overseas Manager

Virtual Support via AFF Specialists back in the UK:

- Katherine Houlston, Foreign & Commonwealth Specialist
- Lucy Ritchie, Employment & Training Specialist
- Claire Hallam, Money & Allowances Specialist
- Cat Calder, Housing Specialist
- Anna Hutchinson, Education & Childcare Specialist
- Karen Ross, Health & Additional Needs Specialist

Army Families Federation (AFF) Overseas Team

What is AFF?

AFF Website

Brunei: PCMF & DENTAL Centre Information - PCMF and DENTAL CLOSURE - Friday, 03rd May 2024

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Brunei: Passport Renewals

PASSPORT RENEWALS

1. All permanently assigned service personnel and their spouses, regardless of their nationality, who are required to travel on official duty or assignment are eligible for renewal at public expense. Lost or damaged passports, or changes to passports for personal reasons, will NOT be provided at public expense and must be paid by the individual. 

2. All applications must be submitted through the Unit Admin Office to enable the payment for passports using the Mandate form in Sterling by ePC Card. However, where this is not possible, with prior approval from RAO/RAWO, personal credit/debit card details can be entered onto the mandate form and then reclaimed fee via JPA. 

3. A passport is a valuable document. It is service personnel responsibility to apply for renewal as per below eligibility criteria. It remains the property of HM Government and its loss or destruction is to be reported immediately to the Unit Admin Office as well as to the Service Police Detachment giving as much information on its details as are available. Failure to report the loss of a passport can have serious consequences, and delay replacement. Further information on how to report a lost or stolen passport can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport. 

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4. For more information, please contact Admin Office. POC – RAWO.

Brunei: Yoga and Meditation with Pandit Ji - Tuesday, 14th May 2024 @ CCCC Main Hall

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Brunei: BFB UK Spouse Visa and Child Naturalisation Issue - Reporting Tool

BFB UK SPOUSE VISA AND CHILD NATURALISATION ISSUE - REPORTING TOOL 

1. Individuals who have recently applied for a UK Spouse Visa or Child Naturalisation are to complete the questions on the QR code provided below. The aim of this toolkit to help service personnel and families to fast track the application where possible. 

2. If you have any questions or required further information on the UK Visa/Child naturalisation process, please email - 1RGR-RAO-CENTRAL-ADMINHUB@mod.gov.uk.

Brunei: On Government Service (OGS) Stamp

ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE (OGS) STAMP 

1. All permanently assigned service personnel, UKBC and MOD contract civilian staff (including families) require a valid On Government Service (OGS) Stamp in their passport. 

2. It is the responsibility of the head of household to ensure that new applications, extensions, and cancellations must be submitted to the LEC Pay & Personnel Office (LPPO). All service personnel (including families) must be submitted through the Regimental Admin Office (RAO) first. The Brunei Immigration Office requires the following paperwork to be attached before processing OGS stamps: 

a. Assignment Order or letter of extension/application/cancellation, stamped by the Unit. 

b. A copy of marriage certificate for new applications for married personnel.  

c. A copy of birth certificate for newborn babies in Brunei enclosed with the original “Special Pass”. Personnel and families issued with “Special Pass” are to ensure to renew their “Special Pass” before expiry date. 

3. Five working days must be given for all routine OGS requests. Only requests accompanied with compassionate or medical documentation will receive urgent priority by Brunei Immigration Department, with no exceptions. No individuals are to approach admin office or LPPO staff for any personal requests as personal requests will not be entertained. Individuals must not make any direct approaches to the Immigration Department. Those found to have contravened this notice will be dealt with accordingly. Anyone being posted out must ensure their OGS is cancelled but is valid till their departure date, as this could result in a delay in your posting. Cancellation of OGS at the very last minute will jeopardise the reputation of BFB at the Immigration Department. 

4. In addition, there have been repetitive instances whereby the head of household and/or spouses/partners have allowed their OGS stamp or Special Pass to expire. Any BFB personnel or spouses/partners allowing their OGS/Special Pass to expire, Head of family will be required to submit an apology letter on A4 plain paper, not with BFB letterhead addressed to the Immigration Department, explaining the reason for the OGS or Special Pass being out of date. 

5. For parents of newborn babies: The Immigration Department has informed LPPO that the Head of Household should now submit the memorandum received from the hospital confirming the birth in person to the Immigration Department in KB for the issuing of their newborn babies’ special pass.

Brunei: AWS Community Support - Youth Cooking Session - Saturday, 27th April 2024, 10:30 - 12:30 @ CCCC

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Brunei: SSAFA - Sunbird Bumps and Babies Club - April & May Program - Every Tuesday, *next date* 23rd April 2024, 1100 - 1200 hrs @ Health Visiting Department Playroom, PCMF

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Brunei: Evening Arts & Crafts Sessions - *next session* Wednesday, 01st May 2024, 7.30 - 9.30 PM @ Mumong Community Centre

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The room attached to the arts and crafts room has been cleared out and tidied and made into a welcoming space for children to play during the arts and crafts sessions so parents who want to come along and bring their children are welcome.

EVERYONE is WELCOME!

Brunei: Cinelink Box - April & May 2024 Movies & Information

Family Cinelink Box

Adult Cinelink Box

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