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Museum of Contemporary Art. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Museum of Contemporary Art visit for Sydney veteran families

Exploring the Museum of Contemporary Art for war widows, defence and veteran families Spend an afternoon exploring contemporary art alongside other veteran families at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). Facilitated by our Wellbeing Team, this visit offers a calm and engaging way to experience Australian contemporary art. The current major exhibition being held is not […]

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January 22, 2026

Writing through grief 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 Born from the idea a war widow shared with us, our writing through grief sessions are a space to express grief, having grown with repeating attendees able to feel safe, acknowledged and heard. These sessions are facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and

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January 22, 2026

January Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

January wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families A new year can bring fresh hope and also fresh demands, particularly for war widows, defence and veteran families. This month, we’re highlighting wholehearted living as a compassionate framework for sustaining wellbeing. Below you’ll find this practical tip from our latest Wellbeing Newsletter

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January 22, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk and lunch at the Canberra Botanic Gardens for war widows, defence and veteran families

Explore nature and wellbeing with fellow veteran and defence families in Canberra War widows and families of current and former serving Defence members are invited to join this Canberra wellbeing walk and lunch. The activity begins with a guided tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, offering participants the chance to immerse themselves in the

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January 7, 2026

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

Online gem art session for veteran families

Make gem art: online session for war widows, defence and veteran families This online gem art wellbeing session has been created for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often juggle the emotional and practical demands of defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring

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January 7, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney for widows, defence and veteran families

A relaxing outdoor wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney is for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often navigate the long-term impacts of Defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring responsibilities. This in-person

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January 7, 2026

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