Wellbeing activities
Free wellbeing activities for defence and veteran families
War widows, defence and veteran families can sometimes experience overwhelm when balancing the demands of supporting family, the impact of ADF service and/or in caring roles due to illness, injury and transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing activities. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veterans and defence families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life. The purpose of these activities is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in self-care activities and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide” – Brene Brown.
This is what our wellbeing activities are all about: creating a place for Defence and Veteran Families to connect, meet like-minded peers, build a network and share wonderful insights and powerful stories.
You do not need to be a financial member to access our program. All families of current and former ADF serving members can access our program for free.
ONLINE
Trivia night - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Friday 15 May 2026, 7pm – 8pm (AEST)
Cook and connect - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Clay based workshop - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 28 May 2026, 6.30pm – 8pm (AEST)
Air dry clay workshop - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 7pm – 8pm (AEST)
Writing through grief - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 11 June 2026, 6pm – 7.30pm (AEST)
Mindful colouring evening - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 18 June2026, 7pm –8pm (AEST)
SYDNEY
Hidden stories of Middle Head - Sydney
Location: Families of Veterans Guild, 1/9 Help St Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Date and Time: Saturday 23 May 2026, 10am – 11.30am
Watercolour painting - Sydney
Location: Families of Veterans Guild, 1/9 Help St Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Date and Time: Friday 29 May 2026, 11am – 1pm
Wellbeing walk - Sydney
Location: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street Cnr Harbour Street, Darling Harbour NSW
Date and Time: Friday 12 June 2026, 11am – 1pm
Craft and afternoon tea - Sydney
Location: Kissingpoint Cottage, 282 Kissing Point Rd, Dundas NSW
Date and Time: Saturday 13 June 2026, 2pm – 4pm
CANBERRA
Sound immersion - Canberra
Location: Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda, G06/253 Northbourne Ave, Lyneham ACT
Date and Time: Sunday 17 May2026, 1.50pm – 3pm.
Wellbeing walk and lunch- Canberra
Location: Meet at the carpark for Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT
Date and Time: Thursday 21 May 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Origami workshop - Canberra
Location: Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, 251 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW
Date and Time: Friday 26 June 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Wellbeing walk - Canberra
Location: Meet at The Griff Coffee Bar, Wendouree Dr Parkes ACT
Date and Time: Friday 12 June 2026, 11am – 1pm
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