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Reflecting on a year of progress and impact for families of veterans, defence and veteran families.

Advocacy: Reflecting on a year of progress and impact

Over the last 12 months advocacy work has continued to grow as the organisation recommenced Government Relations work, building relationships across all sides of politics to increase the voices and draw attention to the needs of veteran families. Over the course of the year, 33 government relations products were produced including letters, meetings, and presentations, […]

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July 16, 2025

Watercolour painting wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Watercolour painting for Canberra veteran families

Try something creative: free watercolour painting for defence and veteran families Looking for a low-pressure, creative activity to unwind and meet others? We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a free watercolour painting session in Solid Rock Defence Ministry on Saturday 16 August 2025. Open to anyone connected to defence

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July 16, 2025

Participant or Rise Together Leadership Development workshop in Sydney

Rise Together: empowering defence and veteran partners through leadership and connection

A national initiative supporting defence families and war widows In early June, twelve women from across Australia gathered in Sydney for a five-day leadership and career confidence workshop — the final stage of our Rise Together Initiative. Designed for defence and veteran partners, including war widows, the program focused on building confidence, strengthening leadership skills,

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July 11, 2025

Baking cupcakes workshop wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Baking workshop online for veteran families

Cupcake baking from home: online session for defence and veteran families Take some time out to bake, connect and have fun with others who understand life shaped by defence service. On Thursday 21 August 2025, we’re inviting defence and veteran families to join us online for a cupcake baking session, brought to you by our

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July 10, 2025

Writing through grief

Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Life alongside or after military service comes with unique challenges — whether you’re the widow of a veteran, a parent whose child served, or the partner of someone navigating transition. This free creative writing session is for you. Held online on Thursday 14 August 2025,

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July 10, 2025

Wellbeing walk wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can quietly shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 8 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Ground to Sky

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July 8, 2025

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