Try felt heart making: free craft session for defence and veteran families
On 5 September 2025, Join us at our Chatswood office for a creative morning making lavender felt hearts. Open to all defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a calm space to craft with purpose and connect with others.
No craft experience is needed — just come along, enjoy the process, and connect with others who understand the journey of defence life. It’s part of our Wellbeing Program, supporting peer connection and meaningful contribution.
Felt heart workshop
War widows, defence and veteran families are warmly invited to join us for a creative craft activity at our Chatswood office. Led by social workers Gabby Steel and Hayley Lam, participants will be guided in making lavender felt hearts, one to keep and others to contribute to our grief packs, which are gifted to veteran families navigating loss. This is a meaningful way to create, connect, and give back.
Hop on the new Metro train (just a quick 14min ride from either Central to Chatswood or Ryde to Chatswood). Afterwards, enjoy a delicious morning tea, then feel free to explore the lively streets of Chatswood, with its great shops, dining, and unique attractions.
There is no cost for this activity. Your materials and morning tea will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.
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.”
Event information
Location: Families of Veterans Guild, Level 1, 9 Help St Chatswood NSW, 2067.
Date and Time: Friday 5 September 2025, 10am – 12pm.
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 3 September.
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.
