Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served to protect Australia’s freedoms and values. It is also a moment for families to pause together, honour the cost carried through generations, and reflect on the lives forever changed by service. Through November, and on Remembrance Day itself, communities gathered […]
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Commemorations, Events
Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Friday 12 December 2025, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a gentle wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens — a peaceful space to pause, connect and
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a walk surrounded by fresh air, greenery and good company. This free wellbeing walk and lunch invites all war widows, defence and veteran families to come together to connect with peers through a nature walk and lunch at
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Explore writing as a tool for reflection and healing with war widows, defence and veteran families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us online for a free writing through grief session facilitated by our Wellbeing Team on Thursday 11 December 2025. Together, we’ll explore the theme of grief through writing, using
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Christmas crafting session and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for some Christmas activities and lunch at our Chatswood office on Friday 5 December 2025. Together we’ll make lavender felt hearts, write Christmas cards for war widows, and share lunch in a
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Media Release – 30 October 2025 A new report released today by the Families of Veterans Guild profiles the real impact of ADF service on veteran families, including that more than half (52%) have reported mental health challenges in the last 12 months. The 2025 Veteran Families Survey was commissioned by the Families of Veterans
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources