The ARTF knows it can be tough for Army personnel returning home after extended periods away.

Settling back into family and community life after time on overseas deployment or arduous training is not easy for soldiers, partners who remain at home, army kids, parents and other family members.

Following a series of workshops held with Army families in 2006, the Returning Home program was developed. It offers practical advice, ideas and resources to help manage the time before, during and after absence due to Army service.

However, this is just a start. The ARTF is committed to listening to what the Army community has to say, and in feeding your experiences and ideas back into the website.