Geckos Family Centre - North Queensland

17/06/2026

Unfortunately. Next weeks craft session supported by DMFS has been postponed. This beaded earring activity will double up in the second half of the year. Apologies all !!!! Geckos is still open as usual.

The wonderful ladies at DMFS are joining us on select Wednesday mornings to get creative! If you are looking for something different or try something new, why not consider popping in to get crafty!!

17/06/2026

SOLD OUT - unfortunately all tickets have been exhausted for this activity. Please jump on the waitlist if you wish at the chance someone wants to cancel there tickets. Thank you all.

Come along and join the Geckos crew this school holidays as we offer a family movie at the BCC Cinema (Townsville Central). Toy Story 5 at 10:00...

15/06/2026

Remember EOI are to be sent from a defence email. To the defence inbox for consideration. Strictly limited spots for this mini shoot.

Family Mini Photo Shoots – Expressions of Interest Now Open! 📸

Calling all Defence families in the region! We’re inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a limited number of subsidised individual/family/couple professional mini photo sessions.

To ensure fairness, we want to give all Defence members the opportunity to register their interest for consideration before bookings are finalised.

When: Saturday 25 Jul

Where: Strand (exact location TBC)

Timings: TBC (1 x 20min session during the day)

📷 What’s included:

20-minute mini photo session
$40.00 per family/couple
⚠️ Important details:

Positions are limited
Once EOIs close, successful families will be contacted via email with session dates and booking details
📧 How to submit your EOI:

All EOIs must be submitted via Defence email by the serving member only, to email: [email protected]

Please include:
Posted Unit
Number of adults
Number of children (per family request)
Number of pets (if bringing)

Please only submit an EOI if you have a genuine interest and are confident you can attend the advertised date and times provided.

EOI submissions close COB 03 Jul 26.

15/06/2026

Week 2. Why not take advantage of a day out at the billabong sanctuary!!

Geckos have teamed up with Billabong Sanctuary for a guided Ranger tour for our Defence families to get up and close with some of North...

15/06/2026

Week two. School holidays. Why not hit the museum. The ZAP! CLANK! POW! exhibition is on. Join the Geckos team !!!!!

Join us at the Townville Museum of Tropics and Get energised and explore the science that powers the planet and make things move at Questacon...

15/06/2026

Family Mini Photo Shoots – Expressions of Interest Now Open! 📸

Calling all Defence families in the region! We’re inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a limited number of subsidised individual/family/couple professional mini photo sessions.

To ensure fairness, we want to give all Defence members the opportunity to register their interest for consideration before bookings are finalised.

When: Saturday 25 Jul

Where: Strand (exact location TBC)

Timings: TBC (1 x 20min session during the day)

📷 What’s included:

20-minute mini photo session
$40.00 per family/couple
⚠️ Important details:

Positions are limited
Once EOIs close, successful families will be contacted via email with session dates and booking details
📧 How to submit your EOI:

All EOIs must be submitted via Defence email by the serving member only, to email: [email protected]

Please include:
Posted Unit
Number of adults
Number of children (per family request)
Number of pets (if bringing)

Please only submit an EOI if you have a genuine interest and are confident you can attend the advertised date and times provided.

EOI submissions close COB 03 Jul 26.

07/06/2026

Music Bingo this Friday night. Hosted by Just4fun. Come for an evening out at the CBAR. Theme will be 50 years of number 1’s and Aussie rock.

Come along and join the Geckos crew for a night of Music Bingo at the C Bar on the strand. Geckos will be providing an evening of Music Bingo...

04/06/2026

👀 Keep an eye out for the upcoming events and activities for Jul/Aug 👀

- 🎟️ School Holiday Program is open. Four activities being the movies, Ninjaparc, Billabong Sanctuary and the Museum.
- Mini photo shoot🏝️
- Cowboys v Parra screening at Geckos🍿

04/06/2026

Get your teams sorted. Or even just come for the canapés 😏 Music Bingo hosted by Just4fun at the CBAR on a Friday arvo….

Come along and join the Geckos crew for a night of Music Bingo at the C Bar on the strand. Geckos will be providing an evening of Music Bingo...

04/06/2026

School Holidays. Week 1. Under 15 tickets remain for ninja Parc.

Bring the kids along to run and climb through the Ninja Parc course! Ideal for ages 5-17 years. Session from 1000 - 1200. All participants will...