War widows, defence and veteran families are invited for a special picnic The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Sunday 5 October 2025, we invite you to join us for a free picnic at Government House Sydney, during […]
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Make your own sun catchers: free online workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us online on Thursday 23 October 2025 for a free hanging sun catchers workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this session offers a step-by-step guided activity to create your own kookaburra and wattle sun catchers
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Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families With spring unfolding, it’s a time to pause and nurture the wellbeing of ourselves and those we care for. In this month’s Wellbeing Newsletter, we included two practical tips and have taken them to share with you below—designed to support you in staying
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War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online 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 online on Wednesday 8 October 2025. Open to anyone connected to defence service — including partners,
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Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ 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
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Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Botanical gardens wellbeing walk War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a relaxing wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens Sydney. This walk will begin and
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