Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway walk for war widows We’re inviting war widows to join us for a guided walk at the Kokoda Memorial Track Walkway on Friday 14 November 2025. It’s a tranquil place to walk, reflect and connect with others. The guided tour will be followed by lunch and a guest speaker in the […]
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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 Friday 7 November 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, designed to
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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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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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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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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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