15 August each year marks Victory in the Pacific (VP) – the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces in 1945, which brought an end to the Second World War. For many Australians, it is a day of remembrance for the almost 40,000 men and women gave their lives during the conflict, and countless more […]
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Commemorations, Events
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Wellbeing walk War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a 1 hour walk along Lake Burley Griffin, offering an opportunity to enjoy the natural
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ 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
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Afternoon movie at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia With the school holidays approaching, a family movie afternoon is a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy time together. On Thursday 2 October 2025, we invite you to join us for a free movie afternoon at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Thursday 25 September 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Commonwealth Park, designed to bring people
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families This session has been cancelled. Clay art session War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for an air dry clay experience. Facilitated by social worker Gabby Steel, veteran families will be guided to create art with clay. This
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing