Connect with other defence and veteran spouses over dinner On 6 September 2025, we’re hosting a casual dinner at Bistro Nguyen’s for partners and widows of serving and ex-serving ADF members. You’re warmly invited to join us for good food and great company. Whether you’re newly connected or have long ties to defence life, this […]
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Try felt heart making: free craft session for war widows, defence and veteran families On 5 September 2025, Join us at our Chatswood office for a creative morning making lavender felt hearts. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a calm space to craft with purpose and connect with
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Experience sound healing: free session for defence and veteran families Join us on 31 August 2025 for a peaceful morning of sound healing at Heart and Soul Yoga in Cronulla, just a short walk from the train station. Open to all defence and veteran families, this unique wellbeing activity brought to you by our Wellbeing
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Wellbeing walk through the cherry blossoms 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 22 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Sydney Cherry Blossom
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Try something creative: free watercolour painting for defence and veteran families Looking for a low-pressure, creative activity to unwind and meet others? We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a free watercolour painting session in Solid Rock Defence Ministry on Saturday 16 August 2025. Open to anyone connected to defence
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A national initiative supporting defence families and war widows In early June, twelve women from across Australia gathered in Sydney for a five-day leadership and career confidence workshop — the final stage of our Rise Together Initiative. Designed for defence and veteran partners, including war widows, the program focused on building confidence, strengthening leadership skills,
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