We invite Sydney veteran families to experience mask making in Chatswood
Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for creative mask making art experience alongside light refreshments in Chatswood on Friday the 8 of November 2024 brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.
Families of veterans 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 or transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing events. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of Defence life. The purpose of this event is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in a self-care activity and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
Mask making
Facilitated by Qualified Social Worker Gabby Steel (B. Social Work and Diploma Art Psychotherapy) this 2-hour creative art experience aims to support peer connection, self-reflection and increased wellbeing via the process of art making. We will come together to decorate blank masks and explore the dual roles of Defence and Veteran families who often live and work in the civilian community. Uncovering the different masks that families wear, both inside and outside of the defence context, is important in understanding how identity impacts on wellbeing.
Light refreshments will be served alongside the art experience.
There is no cost for this event. The mask making art experience and light refreshments will be provided by Families of Veterans Guild.
Previous attendees of our art therapy sessions said “I was pleasantly surprised to connect with other veteran family members through the shared artwork we created. The relaxed atmosphere created a sense of community and mutual understanding of the challenges that come about as family members of veterans.”
Event information
Location: Families of Veterans Guild Office Level 1, 9 Help Street Chatswood NSW
Date and Time: Friday the 8th of November 2024, 10am-12pm
Registrations: OPEN NOW. Registrations close 6 November
Cost: FREE for families of veterans
Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.
