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How the Social Work and Wellbeing Program can help veteran families

A new program to support the emotional and social needs of Australian Defence Force families Did you know that defence families can face significant challenges and hardships due to the impact of military service on their loved ones? Research has shown that many spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of veterans experience poor mental health, […]

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Veteran Families connecting through art

When generations come together to connect through art

Defence and Veterans Families Community Art Day We hosted two inspirational days at our Chatswood head office, where families of current and former serving ADF members came together to connect through art. It was wonderful to see different generations get together and create meaningful art together. In our focus on creating an inclusive space for

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Intimate Partner and Family Domestic Violence Webinar, Veteran Families

Watch our Webinar on understanding intimate partner & family domestic violence: context & action​

About the webinar Watch our enlightening webinar featuring distinguished speakers Dr Sean Cowlishaw and Commissioner Gwen Cherne. In this webinar, Dr Cowlishaw delves into the nuances of intimate partner violence and family domestic violence, discussing key definitions, assumptions, and terminologies. He also explores these issues within the contexts of Defence and the Department of Veterans’

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Sound Healing Wellbeing Event for Veteran and Defence Families

Defence Families Wellbeing Event – July

Sound Healing Session – Saturday 13 July The Families of Veterans Guild invites defence/veterans family members, including war widows, to attend a sound healing session at Chatswood head office, courtesy of the Our Space Program. This event aims to support stress reduction. Veteran families are invited to come together and experience a unique modality of

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Community Art Day Wellbeing Event for Veteran and Defence Families

Defence Families Community Art Day – July

Intergenerational Community Art Day Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July The Families of Veterans Guild invites defence/veterans family members, including war widows, to a special event held at head office in Chatswood across two days on the 12th and 13th of July. This event brings together veteran (defence) families across many generations to collaborate on

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Wellbeing events for veteran families and defence families

Wellbeing Event – June

Veteran family members are invited to attend a sound healing session followed by a picnic at the beach in Cronulla, courtesy of the Our Space Program. What to expect? This event aims to support peer connection and stress reduction. Veteran families are invited to come together and experience a unique modality of relaxation through sound

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