Defence families events

Our latest wellbeing activities for war widows and veteran families

Our Wellbeing Program over the past few months has offered a mix of hands-on, physical, and creative activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. We have also been exploring new ideas based on feedback from families, aiming to provide something for everyone. From family days at Lollipops Playland to wellbeing walks, yoga, art workshops, […]

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June 24, 2025

Writing through grief

Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Who is this free activity for and why? 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

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June 23, 2025

Australian Memorial Tour wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

Australian War Memorial tour for Canberra veteran families

Private tour of the War Memorial for veteran families and war widows Join us for a private tour of the Australian War Memorial. We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to come along for a private group tour of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Friday 11 July 2025, brought to you by

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June 23, 2025

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

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Cook & Connect: free online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Who is this free activity for and why? Join us for a relaxed evening of good food and conversation at our next online Veteran Family Dinner via Zoom on Wednesday 30 July 2025. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of

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June 23, 2025

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

Wellbeing walk for Sydney veteran families

Wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families — Sydney Bastille Festival Who is this free activity for and why? Join us for a relaxed and friendly wellbeing walk through the Bastille Festival in Sydney on Thursday 17 July 2025 brought to you by our Wellbeing Program. This free wellbeing activity is open to all

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June 20, 2025

Candle making wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

Online candle making workshop for veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us online to learn how to make candles Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member,

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June 19, 2025

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