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Canberra reptile zoo visit with Soldier On for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Canberra Reptile Zoo visit for defence and veteran families

A special family day out at Canberra Reptile Zoo Defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a special morning at the Canberra Reptile Zoo, made possible through a new collaboration between Families of Veterans Guild and Soldier On. Bringing together the strengths of both organisations, this activity has been created to give […]

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March 13, 2026

Online Trivia Afternoon. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Trivia afternoon for veteran families

Online Trivia session for war widows, defence and veteran families On Friday 17 April 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to take part in a casual online trivia afternoon facilitated by our Wellbeing Team. Trivia is a great way to connect with other and it provides an opportunity to switch off from

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March 11, 2026

Guided meditation for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Guided meditation for Townsville veteran families

Guided meditation for ADF families in Townsville On Tuesday 31 March 2026, we’re hosting our first ever wellbeing activity in Townsville, a first step in expanding support to areas where veteran family‑specific services are limited. Facilitated by our Wellbeing Team, this guided meditation session offers a practical and accessible way for defence and veteran families

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March 9, 2026

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

Veteran family dinner for Adelaide veteran families

Veteran family dinner at Pirate Life Brewing for defence and veteran families On Friday 27 March, we’re hosting our very first wellbeing activity in Adelaide, and we’re pleased to be bringing families of current and former ADF members, including war widows together in person for a shared dinner. Facilitated by our Wellbeing Team, this evening is about

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March 9, 2026

Writing through grief online

Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Born from the idea a war widow shared with us, our writing through grief sessions are a space to express grief, having grown with repeating attendees able to feel safe, acknowledged and heard. These sessions are facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and offer a supportive environment

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, Creative writing, defence families, Defence families events, Family Wellbeing, Grief, Grief and Loss, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence

March 4, 2026

Movie and pizza day Sydney. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Movie and pizza day for Sydney veteran families

Watching Alvin and the Chipmunks with a pizza lunch for defence and veteran families School holidays can be busy, so this movie and pizza day on Friday 17 April offers defence and veteran families a chance to slow down and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together. Facilitated by our Wellbeing Team, this family‑friendly session is designed

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March 4, 2026

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