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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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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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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Create festive baubles: free workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Friday 28 November 2025 at the Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub for a free Christmas bauble workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this festive session offers a relaxed space to get creative, make handmade decorations, and
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Celebrating the lives of Australia’s war widows and their families who carry the impact of service War Widows Day 2025 brought together hundreds at the Sydney Cenotaph to honour Australia’s war widows and their families and acknowledge the ongoing impact of service. The day was an opportunity to reflect on the strength, resilience, and dedication
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Commemorations, Events
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Looking after your wellbeing is vital, especially for war widows, defence and veteran families navigating unique challenges. Below you’ll find 3 practical tips from our latest Wellbeing Newsletter that could benefit you and your wellbeing! Animals as co-creators of connection Animals, particularly horses, can
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