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May Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

May wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Meaningful friendships are at the heart of wellbeing, yet building and maintaining them can sometimes be challenging. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the demands of service, frequent moves, and periods of separation can make connection feel especially difficult to sustain. Taking […]

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May 21, 2026

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

Nature connection walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Walking through nature feels different with a guide who knows what to point out. War widows, defence and veteran families can join us at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary on Friday 3 July 2026 for a nature connection walk—a slower-paced, sensory take on our

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May 21, 2026

Build-A-Bear workshop Sydney. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Build-A-Bear workshop for Sydney veteran families

A bear, a voice, a keepsake: Build-A-Bear for defence and veteran families Bring the kids along for a morning of making something special to keep. On Friday 10 July 2026, defence and veteran families are invited to our Chatswood office for a Build-A-Bear workshop. This wellbeing activity will let each child customise their own bear

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May 21, 2026

Build your own volcano online. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Science experiment: build your own volcano for veteran families

Lava and learning: build your own volcano from home for defence and veteran families Science meets messy fun in this wellbeing activity! Defence and veteran families are invited to join us online on Wednesday 8 July 2026 to build, paint and erupt their very own volcano using a National Geographic kit posted out to you

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May 21, 2026

Paint and dine together wellbeing activity in Townsville. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Paint and dine together for Townsville veteran families

Paint, plate, repeat at Tipsy Doodle for war widows, defence and veteran families Come for the painting, stay for the dinner, leave with your creation! Join us in Townsville on Friday 19 June 2026 for our third wellbeing activity in the region: a painting session and meal at Tipsy Doodle Art Studio. Paint and dine

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May 19, 2026

Craft and afternoon tea for Sydney veteran families

Craft and connect for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Craft and afternoon tea War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us at Kissingpoint Cottage for a relaxing afternoon of craft and connection. We will provide craft kits and

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May 15, 2026

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