Join us for a wellbeing walk along Parramatta river and connect with war widows, defence and veteran families Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Join us for a wellbeing walk along Lake Burley Griffin and connect with war widows, defence and veteran families Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a sound healing session Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater
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Advocacy, Opinion Pieces
The calming benefits of watercolour painting for war widows, defence and veteran families. Picture yourself sitting on a picnic rug under the shade of a large oak tree. The sun is shining down between the bright green leaves onto your lap. You sit next to an art book, its page blank and waiting, surrounded by
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
We have recently submitted feedback on the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030. You can read our submission here. Overview of our response In summary, our response to the strategy highlights the importance of supporting and empowering the families of veterans to achieve a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient defence and veteran community. Our