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Strengthening interim Defence and Veterans' Services Commission

Strengthening the Interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission

Overview of the Interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission In July we met with the interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commissioner. We heard firsthand about the significant work going into the establishment of the commission and what its remit would be. Key priorities and advocacy We discussed our respective submission to the Senate Inquiry into […]

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Advocacy, Contribution, Important UpdatesADF families, advocacy, Australian veterans, defence families, mental health, peer support, veteran families, wellbeing defence

July 9, 2025

Wellbeing walk wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can quietly shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 8 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Ground to Sky

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Families of veterans, Family Wellbeing, mindful art creation, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

July 8, 2025

July Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

July wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Life for war widows, defence and veteran families comes with its own set of pressures—and that makes wellbeing a big priority. Read this month’s edition of our Wellbeing Newsletter that features two practical wellbeing tips to help you stay grounded and supported. Connecting

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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tipsADF families, ADF Member Families, Australian veteran support, Australian veterans, Australian War Widows, defence families, Defence spouse, Families of veterans, Family Wellbeing, self-care, social connection, veteran families, veteran family support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

July 4, 2025

Veteran Family Dinner for veteran and defence families, war widows

Benefits of connecting over a shared meal

Our recent veteran family dinner wellbeing activities: strengthening connections We are always exploring meaningful ways to support connection and wellbeing amongst war widows, defence and veteran families. One of our newest and most warmly received wellbeing activities has been the Veteran Family Dinners—hosted both in-person and online—where cooking and connecting go hand in hand. This

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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF families, ADF Member Families, Australian War Widows, connecting war widows, Cook and Connect, defence families, Defence families events, Defence spouse, Family Wellbeing, Peer Connection, self-care, Self-Care Activities, veteran community, veteran families, Veteran family dinner, veteran family support, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

July 2, 2025

Clay workshop wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Clay workshop for Canberra veteran families

Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Friday 15 August 2025 at RSL LifeCare Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub for a free clay art workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a chance to get creative and connect with others

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July 1, 2025

Veteran Family Lunch for veteran and defence families, war widows

Sydney veteran family lunch

Sydney war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for lunch at Bankstown RSL 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,

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Family lunch, Family Wellbeing, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

June 25, 2025

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