defence families

Introducing our Guide to Carer Gateway Services

New Guide to Carer Gateway Services for defence and veteran families We are proud to share our new Guide to Carer Gateway Services, created to support defence and veteran families who are providing care to a loved one. Featured in our Resource Hub, this guide brings together clear, practical information about the Australian Government’s Carer […]

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August 25, 2025

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 shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 26 September 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Commonwealth Park, designed to bring people

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August 25, 2025

Clay workshop for Sydney veteran families

Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Kissingpoint Cottage for a free clay art workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a chance to get creative and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment. Facilitated by

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August 22, 2025

Cook and Connect wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a relaxed evening of good food and conversation at our next online Veteran Family Dinner via Zoom on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of a current or former ADF member, or part of

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August 14, 2025

Kokedama workshop wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Kokedama workshop for veteran families

Create and connect: kokedama workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Friday 19 September 2025 , we’re hosting a free kokedama workshop at Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub — and you’re invited. This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, spouses, carers and adult children. You don’t need any

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August 13, 2025

Writing through grief for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Writing through grief online

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 18 September 2025, it offers a

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August 8, 2025

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