Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for our free online family dinner on Wednesday 29 April, bringing together war widows, veteran spouses, parents, adult children and others affected by ADF service — no cooking skills required, just bring yourself and cook along with the group! This online […]
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War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online It is time to get creative and relax with our watercolour painting session online on Thursday 30 April, free for all war widows, defence and veteran families. This is an easy, enjoyable way to bring the whole family together from home,
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By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild This blog post first appeared in The Canberra Times’ opinion column on 2 March. Read it on the Canberra Times’ website. Global tensions are escalating and Australia is ramping up its defence spending to record levels, the associated rhetoric from the Albanese Government is clear: people are our most
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Weekly intention‑setting and reflection online for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Intention setting and reflection sessions War widows, defence and veteran families are warmly invited to a casual wellbeing check‑in on Monday’s during your lunch break. These sessions create a simple weekly ritual
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Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Saturday 11 April 2026, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens, a calming place to pause and connect with your
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Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Connection can take many forms, and sometimes it begins with shared reflection and conversations for what lies ahead. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the year ahead may hold uncertainty alongside possibility. Taking time to pause, reflect and reconnect can support wellbeing
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