Defence and veteran families can register for a free online Christmas art session
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 online for a macrame Christmas ornaments workshop on Thursday 5 December 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. This can be an especially difficult time for families of veterans as a period when families typically come together to celebrate. We hope by bringing families of veterans together today in a fun and relaxing activity to enable organic connection and awareness of families of veterans needs during this time of year to be heard.
Christmas macrame workshop
The Christmas period can bring joy and togetherness for many veteran families. This period can also bring about challenges, particularly for those grieving a loved one. We acknowledge that families of veterans may also be navigating deployments, relocations, illness and injury. Facilitated by Qualified Social Worker Gabby Steel (B.Social Work and Diploma Art Psychotherapy) and supported by Manager for the social work and wellbeing program, Lisa Stephenson, this event brings together families of veterans to engage in self-care and social connection with peers while creating their very own Macrame Christmas Ornaments.
There is no cost for this event. You will be posted an macrame package to be used on the night by Families of Veterans Guild.
Previous attendees of our art 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: Online via Zoom (Link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 5 December 2024, 6.30pm-8pm
Registrations: OPEN NOW. Registrations close 22 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.
