Three videos have been created to help Armed Forces serving personnel and families who are preparing for an overseas posting.
They’ve been produced by the Naval Families Federation as part of the Valuing Forces Families Overseas project (VFFO) run in partnership by AFF, the NFF and the RAFFF.
Those in the early stages of considering going on assignment overseas are encouraged to think about areas like partner employment and children’s education, as well as removals, cars and pets.
AFF Head of Policy Rachel Smith said: “Finding the right information at the right time for every family member when considering an overseas assignment can be a challenge.
“We hope the videos produced by the Families Federations, as part of the Valuing Forces Families Overseas programme, empower serving personnel and their families to make confident and informed choices about what’s right for them. We’re excited to hear their feedback too.”
VFFO is a series of projects funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The aim is to ensure families can access the information that they need so they can have the best experience possible while overseas.
Work on a tri-Service digital information portal providing information on planning, arriving in a location and returning to the UK is under way. And researchers have been commissioned to find out from families about their experiences overseas, and any challenges they’ve encountered.
If you’re preparing for an overseas posting, you can find the videos on the NFF YouTube channel