March, 2026 - Families of Veterans Guild

Intention and reflection sessions online. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Intention setting and reflection sessions for veteran families

Weekly intention setting and reflection online for war widows, defence and veteran families Join our Wellbeing Team for short intention setting and reflection sessions held every Monday afternoon. These gatherings offer a low‑pressure way to build consistency, check in with yourself, and set positive intentions for the week! Its a short yet simple way to […]

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Defence family, Family Wellbeing, Online activities, Peer Connection, Positive intentions, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

March 30, 2026

Modern women, outdated systems: living with policies that lag behind

International Women’s Day passed earlier this month discreetly for many women connected to defence. Not because the day lacks meaning, but because the systems that shape their lives remain stuck in another era. Australia in 2026 bears little resemblance to Australia in 1950. Most women now work, lead, earn, parent, care and contribute in ways that would

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Advocacy, AwarenessADF families, ADF Member Families, Australian War Widows, defence families, International Women's Day, IWD, IWD2026, Modern women, outdated systems, Supporting women, wellbeing defence

March 30, 2026

Wellbeing activities in our wellbeing program for veteran families, war widows

Our latest wellbeing activities for war widows and veteran families

Starting 2026 with creative, peaceful and reflective wellbeing activities The beginning of a new year can be a time for reflection, renewal and looking ahead. Through our Wellbeing Program, we continue to create opportunities for war widows, defence and veteran families to come together in supportive spaces that nurture creativity, connection and personal wellbeing. From all types of craft kits to

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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF families, ADF Member Families, Australian War Widows, connecting war widows, defence families, Defence families events, Defence spouse, Family Wellbeing, mindful art creation, Peer Connection, self-care, Self-Care Activities, veteran community, veteran families, veteran family support, wellbeing, wellbeing defence, writing through grief

March 30, 2026

Kokedama workshop wellbeing activity. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Kokedama workshop for Canberra veteran families

Crafting and connecting: Kokedama workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Saturday 18 April, we’re having a free kokedama workshop at Solid Rock Defence Ministry — and you’re invited! This session will be facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, spouses, carers etc. You don’t need

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, art therapy, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Family Wellbeing, Kokedama, mindful art creation, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

March 24, 2026

Cook and connect veteran family dinner wellbeing activity. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for our free online family dinner on Wednesday 29 April, bringing together war widows, veteran spouses, parents, adult children and others affected by ADF service — no cooking skills required, just bring yourself and cook along with the group! This online

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, Cook and Connect, defence families, Defence families events, Families of veterans, Family dinner, Family Wellbeing, Online activities, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

March 24, 2026

Watercolour painting wellbeing activity. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Online watercolour painting for veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online It is time to get creative and relax with our watercolour painting session online on Thursday 30 April, free for all war widows, defence and veteran families. This is an easy, enjoyable way to bring the whole family together from home,

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Family Wellbeing, mindful art creation, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, watercolour, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

March 24, 2026

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Modern women, outdated systems: living with policies that lag behind

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