Wednesday 24 April 2024

Brunei: Army Families Federation (AFF) Individual Q&A session with AFF Overseas Manager - Wednesday, 24th April 2024, 14:00 - 17:00 @ CCCC, Conference Room

Due to the RBA flight cancellation, the AFF Overseas Manager has kindly offered an Individual Q&A session.

Individual Q&A session with AFF Overseas Manager - Wednesday, 24th April 2024, 14:00 - 17:00 @ CCCC, Conference Room

Please consider going if you have any questions or concerns about immigration, passports, ILR, employment, allowances, childcare, schooling, etc. 

AFF may be able to help you or direct you to someone who can!

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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: BFB New Arrivals Induction Brief - Friday, 26th April 2024, 0900 - 1230 hrs @ CCCC


For all the New Arrivals in British Forces Brunei, please attend the Mandatory Induction Brief on Friday, 26th April 2024 at Chit Chat Community Centre. 

The session runs from 0900 - 1230 hrs.  

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Brunei: *Next* Pre - Departure Clinic - Wednesday, 1st May 2024, 1000 - 1100 @ Chit Chat HIVE Office

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COME ALONG! HIVE can offer support through your relocation

This session will cover the Good Conduct Certificate process, how to claim National Insurance Contribution credits, support whilst moving schools, plus much more - and a one stop checklist of things to add to your to do list before leaving British Forces Brunei!

 This is a drop in clinic, no appointment required

For further information: www.bruneihive.blogspot.com

Simply search the labels: Unit Move, Arms Plot Move to Kent or Relocation

Recruit For Spouses Career Academy - Free Courses


Have you been out of work for a while, taken a career break due to postings and/or children, or are you looking to get started in a career or pivot into a new career field?

These courses are ideal for you; from writing a CV, to interview techniques to identifying your transferable skills and building your confidence.

We have written these courses with you in mind so head on in to get started today!


Please click on the image to take the course.

The Career Academy will be with you every step of the way!

The RFS Career Academy was launched in 2017 with one simple mission: to support military spouses and the Armed Forces Community in to work, wherever you are in the world.

Through our FREE programmes and services, we provide support, up-skilling, training and coaching & mentoring opportunities.

We work in collaboration with progressive, supportive industry sector experts and organisations to give you the tools to develop, grow and gain confidence in the workplace or to secure employment.


For more information, please click HERE.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Funding to Support Military Spouses and Partners


The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

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 questionnaire by scanning the QR code below or by clicking this LINK. The aim of this toolkit is 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: AWS Community Support - Morning Arts & Crafts Sessions - *next session* Thursday, 25th April 2024, 0830-1030 AM @ Mumong Community Centre

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

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Book on by Thursday, 25th April 2024.

Tuesday 23 April 2024