Wellbeing Activities
Free wellbeing activities for defence and veteran families
War widows, defence and veteran families can sometimes experience overwhelm when balancing the demands of supporting family, the impact of ADF service and/or in caring roles due to illness, injury and transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing activities. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veterans and defence families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life. The purpose of these activities is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in self-care activities and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide” – Brene Brown.
This is what our wellbeing activities are all about: creating a place for Defence and Veteran Families to connect, meet like-minded peers, build a network and share wonderful insights and powerful stories.
You do not need to be a financial member to access our program. All families of current and former ADF serving members can access our program for free.
ONLINE
Writing through grief - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 20 November 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm
Cook & Connect - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Wednesday 26 November 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm
SYDNEY
War widows walk - Sydney
Location: Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. Rhodes Park, Killoola St, Concord West NSW
Date and Time: Friday 14 November 2025, 10am – 2pm
Writing Christmas cards - Sydney
Location: Families of Veterans Guild, Level 1, 9 Help St Chatswood NSW
Date and Time: Multiple days available
CANBERRA
Wellbeing walk & lunch - Canberra
Location: Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Date and Time: Friday 7 November 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Christmas baubles workshop - Canberra
Location: Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, 251 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Date and Time: Friday 28 November 2025, 10am – 12pm
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