Explore nature and wellbeing with fellow veteran and defence families in Canberra War widows and families of current and former serving Defence members are invited to join this Canberra wellbeing walk and lunch. The activity begins with a guided tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, offering participants the chance to immerse themselves in the […]
A wellbeing activity designed for war widows, defence and veteran families War widows, defence and veteran families often carry ongoing stress related to defence life — including relocations, deployments, transitions out of service, and caring responsibilities. This online wellbeing activity has been created specifically for families of current and former serving members, providing a supportive space
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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 Tuesday 27 January. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of a current or former ADF member, or part of a defence or
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Over 3,000 war widows across NSW are being stripped of their local council rate concessions following the death of their veteran spouse, at an already devastating time for these individuals [1]. The Families of Veterans Guild (The Guild) is calling on the NSW Government to fix this unfair rule and restore concession equality for this
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Each new month brings its own challenges and opportunities to pause and reset, especially this month with the Christmas season coming up. In our latest Wellbeing Newsletter, we shared two practical tips you can find below, designed to help you stay connected and
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served to protect Australia’s freedoms and values. It is also a moment for families to pause together, honour the cost carried through generations, and reflect on the lives forever changed by service. Through November, and on Remembrance Day itself, communities gathered
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Commemorations, Events