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
Decluttering workshop -
Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 12 June 2025, 7pm – 8.10pm
Watercolour painting -
Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Friday 27 June 2025 – 6.30pm – 8pm
SYDNEY
Sound healing - Sydney
Location: Heart and Soul Yoga, 1/57 Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230
Date and Time: Sunday 15 June 2025 –11am to 12.30pm
Yoga - Sydney
Location: Yoga Peace Australia, 142 Victoria Rd North Parramatta NSW 2151
Date and Time: Saturday 31 May 2025 – 11.40am – 12.40pm
Wellbeing walk - Sydney
Location: Meet at Piccolo Me, Botanical Gardens, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Date and Time: Thursday 5 June 2025, 10:30am – 12pm
Creative writing session- Sydney
Location: Families of Veterans Guild Office, Level 1, 9 Help St, Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Date and Time: Friday 20 June 2025, 10am – 12pm
Candle making workshop - Sydney
Location: Kissingpoint Cottage, 282 Kissing Point Rd, Dundas NSW 2117.
Date and Time: Saturday 21 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm
CANBERRA
Wellbeing walk & lunch- Canberra
Location: Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Date and Time: Friday 13 June 2025, 10am – 12pm
Veteran partner dinner- Canberra
Location: The Dock, 7/81 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604
Date and Time: Saturday 14 June 2025 – 6pm – 8pm
Sound healing - Canberra
Location: Balanced Yoga, 39 Jardine Street, Kingston ACT
Date and Time: Saturday 28 June 2025, 2.30pm – 4pm.
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