Families of veterans

Exhibition at Geelong Gallery for veteran families

A gallery exhibition morning for war widows, defence and veteran families We’re bringing a wellbeing activity to Geelong for the first time! On Monday 10 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our gallery walk through the Impressionists at Geelong Gallery for a relaxed morning among the paintings with others who understand […]

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July 6, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch for Canberra veteran families

Lakeside walk and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a relaxing lakeside stroll and lunch together with this wellbeing activity in Belconnen. On Friday 21 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our wellbeing walk and lunch along Lake Ginninderra for easy exercise and good company with

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July 6, 2026

Nervous system regulation for veteran families

An evening to settle and reset for war widows, defence and veteran families Feeling stretched thin, wired, or stuck in go-mode? This wellbeing activity is a chance to slow down and give your body a chance to reset. On Monday 10 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our nervous system regulation

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July 6, 2026

Greeting cards workshop for Canberra veteran families

Crafting your own greeting cards for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing activity brings an afternoon of hands-on creativity, where you can make your own handmade cards to keep or share. On Saturday 1 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our greeting cards workshop in Weston for a relaxed,

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June 26, 2026

Veterans and their families deserve better

Concerns grow over new allied health policy The Government’s proposed $5,000 cap on allied health care has caused great concern to veteran families and members of Families of Veterans Guild. This proposal will result in 25,000 veterans, war widows and families being worse off, with critical, lifesaving care such as psychology and chronic pain management directly affected. The Government maintains that most veterans will be better off

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June 19, 2026

Cake and Coffee catchup Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Register now

Cake and coffee catch up for Canberra veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families — meet others who understand Have a relaxed morning of conversation and connection at our cake and a coffee catch up wellbeing activity. On Wednesday 22 July 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join us in Dickson for a slice of cake and cuppa, plus the chance

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June 15, 2026

Veterans and their families deserve better

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