Dreamin Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Have you considered sending Care Packages to OUR Troops overseas this Christmas? 2011 CHRISTMAS MAILING - COMMENCES 7 NOVEMBER - DEADLINE IS 9 DECEMBER Please note, the addresses below will only be active for the Christmas Mailout from November 7 to December 9, 2011. All the parcel regulations that apply to the other day mailings apply to the Christmas Mail. The format of the address is as follows: For the Middle East: An Australian Defence Force Member (TO SEND TO A FEMALE JUST ADD "FEMALE" AFTER) Good Will Mail Middle East AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890. For Timor Leste: An Australian Defence Force Member Good Will Mail Timor Leste AFPO 61 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890. For the Solomon Islands: An Australian Defence Force Member Good Will Mail Solomon Islands Operations AFPO 62 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890. To send to a Explosive Detection Dog (they need toys and treats too) An Australian Defence Force EDD HANDLER Good Will Mail Middle East AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890 Don’t forget something for the handler Keep your parcel under 2kg and it's free from any Post Office in Australia. What not to send: The following items are prohibited to all destinations due to safety and customs issues: aerosols cigarettes clothing other than socks the following items are prohibited to Middle East destinations: alcohol pork magazines with naked women any religious materials If you do not agree with our troops being overseas - keep it to yourself don’t bother airing your ideas by attaching to this post, see your local member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Thank-you. I've got to weigh mine but then I'll be good to go on the 7th of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmisssascha83 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 What a lovely idea. I think I will send a care package too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 What a great idea I'll def do this and share it around. What are people sending? So the postage is free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 What a great idea I'll def do this and share it around. What are people sending? So the postage is free? The postage is free - you just have to pay for the postage box, which is only a few dollars from memory. I sent out about 8 boxes last year, 4 filled with dog toys and 4 for the troops - Just remember you have to fill in a customs form so if you are sending a few boxes is easier to grab the forms in advance so you can fill them out at home. I didn't realise, so was at the post office for ages filling in 8 forms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Is there a list of the types of things to get? I think I remember seeing last year that there was a suggestions list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 What a great idea, i didnt know you could do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Is there a list of the types of things to get? I think I remember seeing last year that there was a suggestions list This is last year I think, I can't find anything realeased for this year yet, but it has a few ideas on it. https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_image_listing&CategoryID=11487&itemLayout=1&headerselector=3&OrgID=195&dts=1511201025813 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9's-mum Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 this is a great idea my daughter loves to give to others at christmas, and i'm sure she will jump at the chance to send a parcel over to a detection dog. what kind of toys do you send, and can you send them treats,like smakoes, or is this not possible due to customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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