Brunei: AWS Community Support - Survey to help highlight the priorities for new support to BFB Families

AWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SURVEY 

AWS Community Support would like to gain knowledge on what our community wants in order for them to apply for grant funding. 

Please complete the survey form via the QR code above or click HERE.

The grants funding that we are looking at are:-

Supporting Service Families Overseas Programme - Please click on this link.

Supporting Partners Programme - Please click on this link.

Brunei: Free Antenatal Course for Military Families

Free Antenatal Course for Military Families

Did you know? Military families with a BFPO postcode can access a comprehensive antenatal course for free! This is especially beneficial for those in overseas locations without access to a UK midwife.

Course Highlights:

Understanding Pregnancy, Labour, Birth, and Your Baby

• Practical information on pregnancy, labour, and birth.
• Guidance on caring for your baby.
• Support for emotional and mental well-being for both parents and baby.

How to Access:

1. Visit In Our Place Antenatal Courses.
2. Select Find Out More under either antenatal course.
3. Click Get Started where it states “Free in the UK.”

BFPO postcodes are included, so you’ll receive free access, just like mainland UK families!

Feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit!

Brunei: Hornbill School - Volunteer School Governors Needed for School Governors Committee (SGC)

Volunteer School Governors Needed for School Governors Committee (SGC)

Hornbill School seeks a number of committed volunteers to join the School Governors Committee (SGC). This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of children within British Forces Brunei by influencing effective safeguarding policies.

Academic qualifications are not required. We value life experience, dedication and a passion for child welfare. Whether your background includes education, military service, community work, or simply a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Full training and support will be provided to ensure your success in this important role.

Make a significant impact on our community by joining the SGC. For more information or to express your interest, contact Capt Dan Knott, the BFB SGC Secretary, at +44 300 160 7753 by Fri 22 Nov 24.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New awards to build sustainable and resilient support networks for Veterans

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have awarded grants totalling almost £7 million under the Thrive Together Programme (previously known as VPPP) which will step up support for vulnerable Veterans.

Nine grants have been awarded to the current portfolio lead organisations, enabling them to realise their plans under the newly named Thrive Together programme, designed to increase support to vulnerable Veterans and their families throughout the UK and enable this support to become self-sustaining.

Following a consultation process undertaken between April-September 2024 and the development of strategic plans, the portfolios are now in the delivery phase of the programme before moving into a transition and sustaining phase for the final 6-9 months ending in March 2027.

A further award is expected to be made in December for programme delivery in Northern Ireland.

Brunei: Speak Out - Unacceptable Behaviours Helpline

Speak Out - Unacceptable Behaviours Helpline

1. All personnel are to be made aware of help that is available in the event that they believe they are being subjected to unacceptable behaviour. The range of help, advice and guidance includes the following:

a. As a first step, personnel should speak to their immediate line manager or higher commander. If approaching the immediate Chain of Command is difficult for any reason help can be sought in confidence from a number of other sources:

(1) The unit Diversity and Inclusion Advisors (D&I(A)) or Practitioner (D&I(P)).

(2) The Unit Welfare Officer (UWO).

(3) The unit Padre or relevant World Faith Chaplain (Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh).

(4) The Speak Out Confidential unacceptable behaviour Helpline, Tel: 0306 7704656 or 96770 4656. Email: Army-Speakout@mod.gov.uk, Monday to Friday 08:30hrs to 17:00hrs.

2. All personnel are entitled to consult the Service Complaints Ombudsman (SCO) directly if they believe that their complaint has not been handled correctly, or they feel unable to complain through their own unit. Telephone: 020 7877 3450, Email: contact@servicecomplaintsombudsman.gsi.gov.uk

Brunei: SSAFA - Vaccinations in Pregnancy

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Scan the QR code above or Click HERE to find out more about vaccinations in pregnancy.

Please contact PCMF on 3224893 or 3224101 should you wish to book in and let them know you are currently pregnant. 

If you have any further questions, please message duty midwife on 8330247.

Brunei: PCMF - Flu Immunisation Campaign

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For advice and information about flu vaccination, please contact PCMF at ext 3226 or 3224893.

Brunei: Temporary ID Cards for Relative Visits

Relatives can now be issued a temporary visitors ID Card which will allow access to the BFB entitled areas of the Garrison, access to camp and the purchase of goods from the NAAFI at BFB entitled rate. The ID card will be issued for the duration of their visit. 

Permission for ALL visitors to BFB staying in SFA should be obtained from SSO office, using the following forms: 

Visitor visit application form - NO VISA REQUIRED

Visitor visit application form - VISA REQUIRED

Please take your relative visitors to the SSO office on arrival to arrange for a temporary ID card to be issued.

For further information please contact: BruneiGar-SpSvcs-HousingClk@mod.gov.uk

Brunei: Charity Car Wash Event - Wednesday, 06th November 2024, 1400-1600 @ QOGLR Det MT Park Tuker Lines

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What - A charity car wash event in order to support recent flood victims of Nepal.

When - 06 Nov 2024.

Timings - 1400-1600

Where - QOGLR Det MT Park Tuker lines.

British Forces Brunei GST QOGLR DET is organising a charity car wash programme to support the recent floods victims of Nepal. Many people have lost their homes and are in need of basic necessities such as safe drinking water, food, clothing and shelter. This tragedy has hit them harder, especially during the auspicious time of festival celebrations. Therefore, every donation, regardless of its size, will be highly valued and go directly towards supporting those affected by the floods and rainfall.

Your generous support could make a significant difference in the lives of these victims and would be greatly appreciated during this challenging period.

Please kindly use the GoFundme link for the electronic donations or attend the car washing programme to donate with a cash contribution.

Brunei: Regimental Accountant's Office Notice - Mess Bill for October 2024

MESS BILL – OCTOBER 2024

Mess bills for October could not be sent out via email because of the software issues relating to mess bills.

All paper version of the mess bills has been forwarded to each of the messes’ managers.

Mess members are to collect individual mess bills from respective mess managers and make payment by COP Fri 15 November 2024.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.