Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families
Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On 12 September 2025, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a gentle wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens — a calming place to pause and connect with your peers, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.
Whether you’re navigating life after service, grief, or the ongoing demands of defence life, this free activity offers an opportunity to care for yourself and share time with others who understand. It’s a simple way to nurture wellbeing through nature and community.
Botanical gardens wellbeing walk
War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a relaxing wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens Sydney. This walk will begin and end at Piccolo Me with a coffee provided at the end of the walk to continue connecting. We will walk along the harbours edge gazing out across the harbour and over the city. We will spend time exploring the local flora and fauna as we make our way around the gardens.
Directions and accessibility:
The Botanical Gardens Sydney are easily accessible from Martin Place, Circular Quay, Wynyard, or Townhall Station’s. Make your way to Piccolo Me Cafe near the entrance to the gardens on Macquarie Street, look for the yellow umbrellas (see image below). We will follow the marked paths through the gardens and around the harbour so that all are able to participate safely.
There is no cost for this activity. Your wellbeing walk and coffee/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: Meet at Piccolo Me, Botanical Gardens, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
Date and Time: Friday 12 September 2025, 10am – 12pm.
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 11 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.
