DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 29 April 2026

 

Damage Charges process

DIO is introducing changes to the damage charges process to make this process simpler for you and your family upon Move-Out.

· From 1st May 2026, on the day you move out, your Housing Officer will provide a formal notification via email. This will include your move-out form, details of any charges incurred and information of how raise a dispute if needed.

DIO Families Families First Newsletter - Issue 37 Published

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available to view and download on the Defence Homes website.

Big laughs, big drama and plenty of surprises — don’t miss a moment on BFBS TV — 2-8/05/2026 - Week

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. Full listings can be found on our website

For full details and updated listings See Here 

Stop Loan Sharks Week 2026: 11 -17 May

Loan sharks play games with people’s lives

– let’s make it game over

Loan sharks don’t always look like villains. Sometimes, they change
character, switch tactics and reinvent themselves - just like players in an
online game.

But this isn’t a game. And the consequences are real.

Supporting the Unsung Hero: Business Start Up Programme – New Course Dates

For further information about Supporting the Unsung Hero programmes and to register for a course, please go to https://x-forces.com/supporting-the-unsung-hero/

Military vs Cancer: Supporting those in the Armed Forces Community affected by cancer

Military Vs Cancer’s support includes:

Additional family / nursing care funding.
Travel costs for treatment, including hotel stays for family members.
Home adaptations.
Respite breaks.
Memory making trips.
Special experiences, especially for those with a terminal diagnosis.
Peer group / community support for serving forces members and their families. There are also several large-scale events this year including :
Rugby Day Armed Forces Rugby Team vs North Select XV Teams - Doncaster - Free Tickets for Serving Personnel and Veterans
Annual Summer Ball - Lincoln
Heroes Golf Day
Great North Run

To find out more about any of these events please visit: https://www.militaryvscancer.com/events/

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - May Scheduled Work and Scheduled Water Temperature Monitoring and Chlorine Testing

DIO Scheduled Work

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.

DIO(B) SCHEDULED WATER TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHLORINE TESTING.

1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:

a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinal point.

b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.

c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.

d. To record water analysis

e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.

On-going works X1 Playground

Please be advised that the construction work at X1 playground has extended and it is expected to be completed by end of this week.

We appreciate your understanding. For any enquiries, please reach out to the DIO(B) Helpdesk.

Phone Number: 3224130 or military ext 3375

Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk

DIO (B) Gas Safety works – NG Decommission Works

1. We would appreciate if you be able to give access for allocated day as we are trying to meet the deadline as agree in term of holding the risk and to cut off whole Natural Gas Supply from the supplier and provide NG Free estate.

2. DIO (B) will undertake an estate wide in cooperate with Natural Gas (NG) Decommission by following work below:

• Install power-point for the cooker and heater.

• Replace gas appliances to electric.

• Capped off supply to the properties. (Low pressure gas network).

3. New cooking utensils to be obtained from ASU Department.

4. Occupant to cooperate and provide access for works to execute.

5. Utilities may be affected during the work but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.

6. To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk by using one of the following means:

a. Phone number: 3224130 or military ext 3375

b. Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.

BRUNEI: May Half Term Activities

     

       

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support Activities - What's On in BFB...

AWS CS Monthly Calendar

AWS CS activities will be closed from 27 April - 7 April 2026 due to renovations

Senior Club - Temporarily Closed

Due to non-attendance, the AWS-CS senior club for the school year 7-8 is temporarily closed until further notice.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Adult Arts and Crafts Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 0930 - 1100 hrs @ Mumong Community Centre

Adult Arts and Crafts for May 2026: Pot and Mug Decoration. Please scan the QR Code above or click HERE to register and join us at Chit Chat Community Centre. BND 6.00 per person.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.