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Our recent wellbeing activities for war widows and veteran families

Our Wellbeing Program has been thriving with a variety of engaging activities that foster social connection for war widows, defence and veteran families. From mindful journaling workshops to hands on baking, these events have provided ways to connect and unwind with others! Take a look at our most recent activities. Journaling workshop On 21 February, […]

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March 11, 2025

War widows social club outing, war widows gathering.

Kiama war widows regional visit

On Thursday, 6 March 2025, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a special regional luncheon at Kiama Leagues Club, bringing together 48 attendees, including war widows, families and carers. The event aimed to reconnect members, promote social clubs, and provide key updates. Distinguished guests included our President Queen Dunbar, along with social club coordinators and volunteers

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March 1, 2025

Social work and wellbeing program activities for war widows, defence families, families of veterans

Wellbeing activities held for war widows and veteran families

The first month of the new year has ended with great success for our Wellbeing Program that has been busy hosting engaging and meaningful activities designed to foster connection, relaxation and personal growth. From social catch-ups to hands-on creative workshops, these events have provided valuable opportunities for war widows and veteran families to bond, reflect

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February 7, 2025

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Wellbeing activities starting off the new year

With all of 2024’s new ideas and recommendations for future wellbeing activities, our Wellbeing Program has been able to kick off the new year with a variety of fun activities that range from play and bonding to reflection and self care. Take a look at a couple of activities that were held recently and how

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January 24, 2025

war widows on War Widows Day 19th October, tribute and recognition of war widows

Stories of courage and sacrifice

Missed our special November issue honouring War Widows Day? Dive into the stories of courage and sacrifice. War Widows Day, observed annually on 19 October, honours the sacrifices of Australia’s war widows. In 2024, Our November Guild Digest highlighted not only how Families of Veterans Guild celebrated War Widows Day, but told the deeply personal

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January 24, 2025

War widows visit Kokoda Track. Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway.

War widows visit Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

Kokoda Track experience for Younger Members’ Social Club On 12 November 2024, 13 members from the Younger Members War Widows Social Club visited the Kokoda Track Memorial and Walkway located at Concord. The 82nd Anniversary of Kokoda Day was commemorated on Sunday 3 November, remembering the end of the desperate and vicious campaign when Major

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January 15, 2025

Stories of courage and sacrifice

War widows visit Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

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