BRUNEI: Action for Happiness Calendar - Altruistic August 2026

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Our monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. 

Click here to access the Action for Happiness Calendar.

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BRUNEI: Yoga and Meditation with Pandit Ji - Thursday, 03rd September 2026, 0915 - 1045 hrs @ CCCC Main Hall

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Please click the link or scan the QR code above for the attendance.

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BRUNEI: SSAFA - Sunbirds Baby Club - Every Tuesday, *next date* 11th August 2026, 1100 - 1200 @ BFB Children's Library, CCCC

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Support resources, including during Block Leave: Stay Connected

The following guidance applies during both leave periods and working periods:
Make time for people – Stay connected with family, friends and colleagues. Checking in on a friend, spending quality time with loved ones or reaching out to someone you have not spoken to for a while can make a real difference.Look out for yourself and others – Resilience is strengthened through connection, belonging and support. Encourage people to reach out when they need help and take the time to check in on those who may be spending leave alone.Alongside the resources on the poster, for additional sources of support please also see the HIVE Health & Wellbeing information sheet, which can be downloaded HERE from a personal device.

Please contact HIVE if further information may assist.

Protecting Grey Matter - Mental Health support

 

Recruit for Spouses: Your Summer Refresher – How RFS Supports You

Recruit for Spouses have a Summer newsletter with information about their support programmes and how they can help in terms of both employment and wellbeing.

To read the newsletter in full, please go to: Your Summer Refresher: How RFS Supports You

BRUNEI: SSAFA - Well Baby Clinic - Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 AM @ Health Visitors Department, PCMF

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MOD’s Families Hub is now in its second year – have you used it yet?

 

Discover My Benefits - Families

SHAPE: World Breastfeeding Week Walk and Talk, Thursday 6th August 2026,11:00

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026 by joining the community "Walk and Talk" on SHAPE.

Then enjoy a picnic afterwards.

WHEN: Thursday 6th August 2026, 11:00
WHERE: SHAPE International Library
HOW: Just turn up, no need to pre-book
WHO: All Welcome, Bring a Friend.


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BRUNEI: PCMF and Dental Patient Information Leaflet

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BRUNEI: PCMF - Monthly Health Promotion for July - Water Your First Step to Better Health

 

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VIRTUAL CHAT HV and Virtual New Parents Group

SSAFA's Virtual New Parent Group Sessions are open to all military families living in remote areas as a way to connect with other parents in similar situations. Although there will be a health visitor present to answer any questions, the floor is open to talk about whatever you want - from sleep, feeding or just general parental frustrations with no judgment or anything.

Our online CHAT HV sessions are open to all military parents across all time zones. These informal sessions cover a different topic each month to help guide and support you through the different stages of your parenting journey. These are a great way for you to meet other families from around the world and make connections, especially when living in a host country that has different practices with regards to new mum groups etc.

If anyone wants anymore information or to register for an online session, please either speak to your Health Visitor or email us on UKStratCom-DMS-DPHC-NYG-SSAFA@mod.gov.uk

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BELGIUM: Top Tips Number Two for Keeping Cool in this Heat

TOP TIPS IN THE HEAT WITH YOUR HISO:

Further to my previous top tip at the end of last month regarding keeping cool overnight by using a frozen hot water bottle, here is my Top Tip number 2:

Keep your skincare, body creams, sun cream, after sun and a water spray in the fridge; this is the perfect way to cool down at any time during the day.

NB if you are a retinol/retinal user, keep these out of the fridge.

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Army's Guide for Care Leavers.

The Directorate of Personnel in Army HQ have released a new Guide for Care Leavers, which will help both Care Leavers and their managers access the appropriate support. 

You can find it on the Pers Pol Conditions Defence Connect page at https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-1150391.

England: Sexual Assault Referral Centres.

There are 48 SARCs across England, which provide help 24 hours, seven days a week. This includes crisis care, medical and forensic medical examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections.

To find out more about help after sexual assault and abuse, visit www.nhs.uk/sarcs.

Recruit for Spouses: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth Programme is offered free of charge to military spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans and includes the following support:
Qualification Conversion: Assistance in converting home nation qualifications to UK equivalents, enabling better access to the UK job market.

Coaching and Mentoring: Access to a pool of over 90 volunteer mentors from various industry sectors, offering support with confidence building, identifying transferable skills, and navigating the recruitment process.

Wellbeing Programme: A six-week course designed to help you connect with other spouses and develop tools to support you in adapting to military life.To register for the programme, please sign up via the RFS portal: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in, or for any questions please email: J.kanyua@recruitforspouses.co.uk

BELGIUM: British Forces Social Work Services Online Safety Newsletter

Please see the British Forces Social Works Services Online Safety Newsletter.

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SHAPE: MyZone at SHAPE

Sgt Boothby has been successful in obtaining funding to get a license to manage Myzone at SHAPE.

He is currently working on another bid to get more Myzone belts; this will allow belts to be available to the SHAPE community at a big discount. Usually priced at £139.99, they will be on offer via Sgt Boothby for €50. The money raised through sales will then go towards prizes.

A fabulous, healthy initiative to get involved in and kick start that Summer Bod!


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BELGIUM: Keeping Cool HISO Style!

TOP TIPS IN THE HEAT WITH YOUR HISO:

Struggling to sleep in this heat? Fill a hot water bottle with cold water and take it to bed with you. If there is time, store it in the freezer for a proper chilled nights sleep! #Mumlife

You can also store your sunscreen and after sun in the fridge to keep you cool on application!

 

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BELGIUM: CHAT HV Programme at SHAPE House, Coming Soon

SSAFA's CHAT HV program is coming soon to SHAPE House. 

This program gives military families access to informal parental support whilst also giving them the opportunity to build friendships and support networks. SSAFA recognise that parenting can be a lonely experience and for some in remote military locations this can be exacerbated by local practices. This program aims to break this barriers down.

Although Florence the Health Visitor will be in attendance, any discussions will be parent-led with the opportunity to have some Health Visitor support if needed.

These sessions are open to anyone across the UK military network. 

More information to follow!

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