Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Slow right down and reconnect — with nature, and with yourself. This wellbeing activity is a gentle, guided walk through the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, designed to help you feel present and at ease. On Friday 30 October 2026, war widows, defence and […]
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Twenty-one years at the helm: Aileen Watkins OBE and the making of the Guild Part of our 80th anniversary series, honouring the war widows who built this organisation. When the War Widows’ Guild began in NSW in 1946, it had almost nothing. No offices of its own, no housing, no reliable income. What it had was a founding idea
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Strike up some fun with a family bowling afternoon for defence and veteran families Looking for something to fill a school holiday afternoon? Make a day of it in the city with this wellbeing activity at Darling Harbour. On Thursday 8 October 2026, defence and veteran families can join our family bowling afternoon with one
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Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway walk and lunch for war widows On Friday 25 September 2026, war widows are warmly invited to join our War Widows walk and lunch at Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway! War widows can join this wellbeing activity for a morning of remembrance and connection that takes war widows along the Kokoda Track
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Lakeside walk and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families Swap the everyday for an easy lakeside walk and a good lunch. This wellbeing activity starts at Canberra Glassworks and follows Lake Burley Griffin at a steady pace. On Friday 4 September 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join this wellbeing walk
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An afternoon of cake and company for war widows, defence and veteran families Cake, coffee, and easy conversation! That’s the shape of this wellbeing activity in the heart of Sydney. On Saturday 19 September 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our family afternoon tea for a relaxed afternoon of good company with
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