Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can quietly shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 8 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Ground to Sky […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Life for war widows, defence and veteran families comes with its own set of pressures—and that makes wellbeing a big priority. Read this month’s edition of our Wellbeing Newsletter that features two practical wellbeing tips to help you stay grounded and supported. Connecting
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Create and connect: clay art session for defence and veteran families Join us on Friday 15 August 2025 at RSL LifeCare Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub for a free clay art workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a chance to get creative and connect with others in a
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
War widows and their families gathered across NSW to honour loved ones through local ANZAC Field of Remembrance services. Each gathering offered a moment to pause, lay a cross, and remember someone who served, together, and in their own way. While the central service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, it reached well
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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories
Make a difference in the lives of veteran families, join our team Are you interested in improving the lives of the families of veteran? Families of Veterans Guild was founded to help provide a voice and support network for defence and veteran families. The reason it has such a long legacy? Our team are passionate
One of our volunteers shares her experience of calling our members and the benefits of the Families of Veterans Guild Friendship Line service. What is the Friendship Line? The Friendship Line is a service that we offer to our members, especially those who live in rural areas or are socially isolated, to provide them with
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Volunteering, War Widows Program