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January wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families A new year can bring fresh hope and also fresh demands, particularly for war widows, defence and veteran families. This month, we’re highlighting wholehearted living as a compassionate framework for sustaining wellbeing. Below you’ll find this practical tip from our latest Wellbeing Newsletter […]

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January 22, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk and lunch at the Canberra Botanic Gardens for war widows, defence and veteran families

Explore nature and wellbeing with fellow veteran and defence families in Canberra War widows and families of current and former serving Defence members are invited to join this Canberra wellbeing walk and lunch. The activity begins with a guided tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, offering participants the chance to immerse themselves in the

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January 7, 2026

Gem art session. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Online gem art session for veteran families

Make gem art: online session for war widows, defence and veteran families This online gem art wellbeing session has been created for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often juggle the emotional and practical demands of defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring

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January 7, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney for widows, defence and veteran families

A relaxing outdoor wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney is for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often navigate the long-term impacts of Defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring responsibilities. This in-person

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January 7, 2026

Tension and trauma release exercises workshop. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) Workshop for War Widows and Veteran Families

A wellbeing activity designed for war widows, defence and veteran families War widows, defence and veteran families often carry ongoing stress related to defence life — including relocations, deployments, transitions out of service, and caring responsibilities. This online wellbeing activity has been created specifically for families of current and former serving members, providing a supportive space

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January 7, 2026

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War Widows Social Club Christmas gatherings

As the year is wrapping up, war widow social clubs have been celebrating the Christmas season with club lunches that bring members together for good food and great company as one last celebration together for 2025. These gatherings are a tradition that keeps friendships strong as members close the year with a final festive celebration, reminding us why connection matters during the holidays. Throughout late November and recent weeks of December, there have

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December 19, 2025

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