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April Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

April wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Periods of deployment and extended absences are a familiar part of life for many defence families. While distance can bring added emotional and practical challenges, it can also highlight the many meaningful ways families continue to stay connected. Maintaining wellbeing during these times […]

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Wellbeing walk and lunch Canberra. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk and lunch for Canberra veteran families

Nature reserve walk for war widows, defence and veteran families On Thursday 21 May 2026, we invite you to join us for a free wellbeing walk and lunch through Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve ACT, designed to bring people together for connection, conversation and fresh air, facilitated by our Wellbeing Team. Open to war widows, defence and

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Cook and connect veteran family dinner. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Join our online family 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 Wednesday 20 May 2026. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of a current or former ADF member, or part of a defence

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Wellbeing hike Canberra. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing hike for Canberra veteran families

Nature wellbeing hike for defence and veteran families Calling all nature lovers to join us in a guided wellbeing hike on Friday 8 May, facilitated by our Wellbeing Team! This outdoor session offers an opportunity to step away from daily routines, enjoy fresh air and movement, and connect with others in the veteran community while

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Cook and connect veteran family dinner wellbeing activity. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

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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Why is veteran family policy stuck in the 1950s? By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild.

Why is veteran family policy stuck in the 1950s?

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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