Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Saturday 11 April 2026, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens, a calming place to pause and connect with your […]
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Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Connection can take many forms, and sometimes it begins with shared reflection and conversations for what lies ahead. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the year ahead may hold uncertainty alongside possibility. Taking time to pause, reflect and reconnect can support wellbeing
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A special family day out at Canberra Reptile Zoo Defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a special morning at the Canberra Reptile Zoo, made possible through a new collaboration between Families of Veterans Guild and Soldier On. Bringing together the strengths of both organisations, this activity has been created to give
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“I do it my way.” A phrase that speaks to living honestly, guided by one’s own values rather than others’ expectations. A phrase spoken by 98-year-old war widow, Mary P. who became a war widow in 1993 after losing her husband, Albert, who had been suffering from bronchial asthma for a long period of time.
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Online Trivia session for war widows, defence and veteran families On Friday 17 April 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to take part in a casual online trivia afternoon facilitated by our Wellbeing Team. Trivia is a great way to connect with other and it provides an opportunity to switch off from
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At a peaceful retirement village in Laurieton lives war widow Marjorie C. At 100 years old, she is one of the last known widows of a First World War veteran in Australia and has been a member of the Guild for 42 years. We were honoured to talk with Marjorie and hear her story first-hand.
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