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Watercolour painting wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Watercolour painting for Canberra veteran families

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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July 16, 2025

Baking cupcakes workshop wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Baking workshop online for veteran families

Cupcake baking from home: online session for defence and veteran families Take some time out to bake, connect and have fun with others who understand life shaped by defence service. On Thursday 21 August 2025, we’re inviting defence and veteran families to join us online for a cupcake baking session, brought to you by our

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July 10, 2025

Writing through grief

Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Life alongside or after military service comes with unique challenges — whether you’re the widow of a veteran, a parent whose child served, or the partner of someone navigating transition. This free creative writing session is for you. Held online on Thursday 14 August 2025,

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July 10, 2025

Wellbeing walk wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

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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July 8, 2025

July Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

July wellbeing tips for veteran families

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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July 4, 2025

Clay workshop wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Clay workshop for Canberra veteran families

Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, 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

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July 1, 2025

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