Defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a sound healing session
Who is this free activity for and why?
Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite all defence and veteran families to join us for our sound healing session at Heart and Soul Yoga Cronulla on Saturday 10 May 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 activities. 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.
Sound healing
Families of Veterans Guild and Holsworthy Community Group invite defence and veteran families to come together and experience a unique modality of relaxation through sound healing. Located just a 5min walk from Cronulla train station, the session will be facilitated by UNSW approved music tutor and certified yoga instructor Bianca Teremi from the Heart and Soul Yoga studio in Cronulla.
Sound healing involves laying still on the floor for approx. 60 minutes where you will hear a variety of calming sounds, including crystal singing bowls, promoting wellness and relaxation. Following the sound healing session, we will head to a local cafe for a complimentary drink courtesy of Holsworthy Community Group. This event aims to support peer connection and stress reduction.
Please note that sound healing involves laying still on the floor for approx. 60 minutes. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and small blanket or jacket to keep warm during the sound healing session. Please arrive 10min early to ensure a prompt start of the sound healing session at 10am.
There is no cost for this event. Your sound healing session and coffee or tea will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild and Holsworthy Community group.
Previous attendees to Wellbeing activities said “So thankful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible group and enjoy a wellbeing activity together. It was a great way to focus on my wellbeing and meet others along the way.”
Event information
Location: Heart and Soul Yoga, 1/57 Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230(the studio is located up 2 flights of stairs, no lift is available)
Date and Time: Saturday 10 May 2025 – 10am – 11.30am
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 5 May.
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.
