War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a family dinner online
Who is this free activity for and why?
Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for Veteran Family Dinner online via Zoom on Wednesday 28 May 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 activities. 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.
Veteran family dinner & cooking online
War Widows, Defence and Veteran Families are invited to come together for our Cook & Connect: Veteran Family Dinner Online. Facilitated by Gabby and Lisa from the Social Work and Wellbeing Program, this casual cooking experience is designed to bring the veteran family community together to share a virtual meal. Whether you are cooking for one or a whole family, this activity is designed to bring forth the benefits of a communal dinner from the comfort of your home.
We will provide you Woolworths voucher to contribute to the purchase of ingredients which will sent via SMS. A list of ingredients and utensils required for the meal preparation will be emailed to you prior to the Veteran Family Dinner night.
The meal is designed to feed 4 people however if you are only cooking for 1 or 2 people the facilitators will guide you on the appropriate measurements. Please only register once per household.
Indemnity waiver
By registering and participating in the virtual Veteran Family Dinner hosted by Families of Veterans Guild, at any location in Australia or virtually, I, the registered participant, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions;
Assumption of Risk: I understand that participating in cooking activities involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to; cuts, burns, slips, falls, allergic reactions, and other risks associated with cooking activities, knives, heat, and other dangerous tools. I personally assume these risks when participating in this activity.
Medical Condition: I certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the cooking activity. I agree to inform the facilitator of any medical conditions, allergies, or dietary restrictions that may affect my ability to safely participate.
Release of Liability: I hereby release and discharge Australian War Widows NSW Ltd (trading as Families of Veterans Guild), its facilitators, employees, directors, members or managers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or any property belonging to me while participating in the cooking class.
There is no cost for this activity. Your voucher/gift card for ingredients will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.
Previous attendees to Wellbeing activities said “Thank you for organising the activity, it was a wonderful experience for our family to connect and have fun together.”
Event information
Location: Online via Zoom
Date and Time: Wednesday 28 May 2025 – 6pm – 8pm
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 21 May.
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.
