Veteran and defence families are invited for a catch up over coffee
Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite you to join us for our coffee catch up at the Royal Australian Mint on Friday 17 January 2025, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.
Families of veterans and war widows make unique sacrifices during and after service. They balance the many demands of supporting a family, navigating grief and loss, relocations or adjustments, deployments or other absence from home, transition out of service or caring roles due to illness or injury.
Social connection, peer support and self-care are at the core of our wellbeing events. We acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the families of veterans to focus on self-care and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
Coffee catch up
Defence and veteran Families are invited to come together for a coffee catch up at the Royal Australian Mint Cafe. Arrive as you are, connect with your peers and chat over a coffee before exploring the newly refurbished Royal Australian Mint where you can learn the stories behind our currency, immersing yourself in the evolution of Australia’s coins. Keep the kids entertained these school holidays by unleashing their creativity and challenging their skills with interactive games. They can even mint their own coin at the coin shop.
Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I just wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with such a wonderful group. It was such a great opportunity to do a self-care activity and get to know some of the other attendees at the same time.”
There is no cost for this event. Your coffee catch up will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.
Event information
Location: Royal Australian Mint
Date and Time: Friday 17 January 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 16 January
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.
