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War Widows Day. 19 October, Recognising war widows for War Widows Day 2025.

Every tribute tells a story: introducing our War Widows Honour Roll

Honouring Australia’s war widows On 19 October, Australians will mark War Widows Day — a day to recognise the women whose lives have been forever shaped by service. Across the country, more than 31,000 known surviving war widows and widowers continue to carry the legacy of partners lost in defence of our nation. Behind every […]

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October 1, 2025

Writing Christmas Cards for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Writing Christmas cards to war widows

An act of recognition and connection This November, we invite you to join us at our Chatswood office to take part in a Christmas card writing session. Together, we will write Christmas wishes for war widows in our community. This activity is open to all war widows, defence and veteran families. It is a way

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September 30, 2025

Wellbeing activities in our wellbeing program for veteran families, war widows

Our latest wellbeing activities for war widows and veteran families

Relaxing through crafts, writing and sound healing Our Wellbeing Program regularly hosts a variety of activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. When planning our activities, we ensure that we hold repeated activities that are loved by regular attendees and new activities based on feedback from families and war widows, aiming to provide something for everyone and

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September 19, 2025

Macrame workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Macrame workshop for Sydney veteran families

A creative gathering for war widows and defence families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us on Friday 10 October 2025 for a free macramé workshop at our head office, Families of Veterans Guild, 9 Help St Chatswood. It’s open to anyone connected to ADF service — including partners, carers, widows

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September 16, 2025

Writing through grief workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Writing through grief online

Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Life alongside or after military service comes with unique challenges — whether you’re the widow of a veteran, a parent whose child served, or the partner of someone navigating transition. This free creative writing session is for you. Held online on Thursday 16 October 2025,

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September 16, 2025

Clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Clay workshop for Canberra veteran families

Try clay art: free workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Saturday 25 October 2025, we’re hosting a free clay art workshop at the Solid Rock Defence Ministry — and you’re invited. This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, partners, carers and adult children. No experience is

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September 16, 2025

Every tribute tells a story: introducing our War Widows Honour Roll

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