For Veteran’s Health Week, we invite Sydney veteran families to experience sound healing in Cronulla

Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? As part of Veterans’ Health Week, we warmly invite veteran families to join us for a sound healing session followed by a picnic lunch in Cronulla on Saturday 12 October 2024, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.  

The theme of Veterans’ Health Week 2024 is Keep Connected. This theme aims to promote good health and wellbeing in the everyday life of veteran families and shines a light on the importance of social connection. 

Families of veterans can sometimes experience overwhelm when balancing the demands of supporting family, the impact of ADF service and/or in caring roles due to illness, injury or transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing events. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of Defence life. The purpose of this event is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in a self-care activity and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.  

Sound healing session

Veteran families are invited to come together and experience a unique modality of relaxation through sound healing. 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. Attendees will hear a variety of calming sounds, including crystal singing bowls, promoting wellness and relaxation. This event aims to support peer connection and stress reduction. 

The event will conclude with a catered picnic where attendees can continue connecting with their peers over a healthy lunch whilst taking in the views of Cronulla beach. 

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 12pm. There is no cost for this event. The sound healing session and lunch will be provided by Families of Veterans Guild. 

Previous attendees said “I have never been good at meditating, but this sound healing session dropped me into a deep state of relaxation without even trying! I felt so calm afterward as if I awoke from a deep restorative sleep. I cannot wait to do it again”. 

Registration is essential. Please register below or contact us for further information wellbeing@fov.org.au or 02 9267 6577.

Event information

• Location: Heart and Soul Yoga Studio, 1/57 Cronulla Street Cronulla NSW

• Date and Time: Saturday 12 October 2024, 12pm-2pm (Please arrive 10min before)

• Registrations: OPEN NOW Register below

• Cost: FREE for families of Veterans