War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to a private tour of the Australian War Memorial
Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite families of veterans to join us for our private tour of the Australian War Memorial on Friday 11 July 2025, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.
Families of veterans and war widows make unique sacrifices during and after service. They balance the many demands of supporting a family, navigating grief and loss, relocations or adjustments, deployments or other absence from home, transition out of service or caring roles due to illness or injury.
Social connection, peer support and self-care are at the core of our wellbeing events. We acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the families of veterans to focus on self-care and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
Tour of Australian War Memorial
This school holidays, war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a private tour of the Australian War Memorial. We will be walking over 80 minutes, covering the Commemorative Area and First and Second World War galleries. On this tour, you will learn about the stories of the men and women who have served the nation in war and on operations, the collection, and the vision of Charles Bean, the Memorial’s founder.
Free visitor parking is available in the P1 and P2 visitor carparks. More information about how to get to the AWM here.
Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I’m truly grateful for the chance to spend quality time with my family and peers, connecting and enjoying each other’s company. It was the perfect opportunity to recharge, relax, and have fun.”
Event information
Location: Meet at the Main Entrance Desk, underneath the Oculus, where our guide will meet us. Australian War Memorial, Treloar Cres, Campbell ACT 2612
Date and Time: Friday 11 July 2025, 10am – 12pm.
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 27 June.
- Cost: FREE for families of veterans
Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au
