Self-Care Activities - Families of Veterans Guild

Craft and afternoon tea for Sydney veteran families

Kelly Taylor — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:58 +0000

Craft and connect for war widows, defence and veteran families

Settle in at Kissingpoint Cottage on Saturday 13 June 2026 for an afternoon of craft, conversation and a well-earned cuppa. This wellbeing activity is designed exclusively for families connected to defence service, so they can enjoy a relaxed Saturday with their peer. A perfect opportunity to enjoy a ‘crafternoon’ with others who share similar experiences.

Craft and afternoon tea

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us at Kissingpoint Cottage for a relaxing afternoon of craft and connection. We will provide craft kits and afternoon tea for all attendees to enjoy. This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind, get creative, and spend time with others in the community.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I just wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with such a wonderful group. It was such a great opportunity to do a self-care activity and get to know some of the other attendees at the same time.”

Event information

Location: Kissingpoint Cottage, 282 Kissing Point Rd, Dundas NSW.
Date and Time: Saturday 13 June 2026, 2pm – 4pm.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is essential, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

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Sound immersion and meditation for Townsville veteran families

Kelly Taylor — Mon, 11 May 2026 02:06:44 +0000

Lie back and listen: sound immersion for war widows defence and veteran families

We’re back in Townsville for our second wellbeing activity in the area, and we’d love for you to join us. On Saturday 20 June 2026, defence and veteran families are invited to settle in for a guided sound immersion and meditation, a chance to slow down and switch off.

Sound immersion and meditation

Families of Veterans Guild invite defence and veteran families to a guided sound immersion and meditation session. Facilitated by Jess of Bodhi Sound Healing, this experience offers a chance to reconnect and reset. No experience needed, just come as you are, lie down, and receive.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “The sound immersion session was a wonderful way to unwind, deeply relax, and reconnect with myself.”

Event information

Location: The Gypsea Collective, 146 Ross River Rd, Mundingburra QLD.
Date and Time: Saturday 20 June 2026, 9.45am – 11am.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

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Online mindful colouring for veteran families

Kelly Taylor — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:50:20 +0000

Mindful colouring experience for war widows, defence and veteran families

Pick up a coloured pencil, switch off from the day and join us for our latest online wellbeing activity on Thursday 18 June 2026; mindful colouring! Spend an hour creating your unique art work from home and connecting with others.

Mindful colouring evening

If you are a war widow, defence or veteran family, we invite you to take time for yourself as you unwind with mindful colour-by-number activities. Take time for yourself as you unwind with mindful colour-by-number activities, with a kit provided to support your experience. Facilitated by social workers Evelyn and Gabby, this session offers a space to connect with others and enjoy some quiet self-care from the comfort of home.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I enjoyed having something hands-on to focus on, I found it was a relaxing way to unwind.”

Event information

Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent to you).
Date and Time: Thursday 18 June 2026, 7pm – 8pm (AEST).
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

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Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Kelly Taylor — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:32:54 +0000

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families

Time outdoors, a friendly chat, a warm coffee afterwards. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. Our wellbeing walks continue to be one of our most popular wellbeing activities, and the next one is just around the corner for war widows, defence and veteran families on Friday 12 June 2026.

Wellbeing walk

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a 1 hour walk along Lake Burley Griffin, offering an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while connecting with peers. The walk will be followed by complimentary coffee and pastry at a local cafe.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “The walk was a great way to focus on self-care and make lovely connections with others.”

Event information

Location: Meet at The Griff Coffee Bar, Wendouree Dr Parkes ACT.
Date and Time: Friday 12 June 2026, 11am – 1pm.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

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Origami workshop for Canberra veteran families

Kelly Taylor — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:56:15 +0000

Fold, focus, connect: origami workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families

Spend a morning learning the art of paper folding at Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub on Friday 26 June 2026. This wellbeing activity is an opportunity to meet other war widows, defence and veteran families and make something with your hands, meet new faces, and take home a jar of paper hearts or stars to keep.

Origami workshop

Families of Veterans Guild and Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub invite war widows, defence and veteran families to learn to fold paper hearts or stars and fill your own jar. This hands-on activity encourages mindfulness, focus, and relaxation. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I’m grateful for the chance to connect with such an amazing group. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage in self-care while meeting new people and sharing experiences.”

Event information

Location: Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, 251 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW.
Date and Time: Friday 26 June 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au

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Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Kelly Taylor — Thu, 07 May 2026 02:31:08 +0000

Join our online family dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families

Cooking together is one of the easiest ways to feel connected, even from far away. Join us online on Thursday 25 June 2026 to prepare a meal alongside other families, swap a few stories over the stove, and sit down to share a meal together.

Veteran family dinner & cooking online

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to connect through a shared online veteran family dinner, bringing people together to cook, chat, and enjoy a meal from the comfort of home. Participants will receive a Coles gift card and recipe pack to help purchase ingredients. Designed to feed four people (with leftovers for smaller households), this experience offers a simple and meaningful way to build connection and community. Please register once per household.

There is some cost for this activity. You will be posted a recipe pack and gift card to help contribute to the ingredients for the cooking session.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “Thank you for organising the activity, it was a wonderful experience for our family to connect and have fun together.”

Event information

Location: Online via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent to you).
Date and Time: Thursday 25 June 2026, 5.30pm – 6.30pm (AEST).
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

Indemnity waiver

By registering and participating in the virtual Veteran Family Dinner hosted by Families of Veterans Guild, at any location in Australia or virtually, I, the registered participant, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions;

Assumption of Risk: I understand that participating in cooking activities involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to; cuts, burns, slips, falls, allergic reactions, and other risks associated with cooking activities, knives, heat, and other dangerous tools. I personally assume these risks when participating in this activity.

Medical Condition: I certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the cooking activity. I agree to inform the facilitator of any medical conditions, allergies, or dietary restrictions that may affect my ability to safely participate.

Release of Liability: I hereby release and discharge Australian War Widows NSW Ltd (trading as Families of Veterans Guild), its facilitators, employees, directors, members or managers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or any property belonging to me while participating in the cooking class.

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