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Wellbeing walk and lunch for Canberra veteran families

Lakeside walk and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a relaxing lakeside stroll and lunch together with this wellbeing activity in Belconnen. On Friday 21 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our wellbeing walk and lunch along Lake Ginninderra for easy exercise and good company with […]

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June 29, 2026

Macramé workshop for Sydney veteran families

Macramé and dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Knot, create and connect with this wellbeing activity. On Thursday 13 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our macramé and dinner evening in Chatswood to learn a new skill and connect over a shared meal with others who understand defence and veteran

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June 29, 2026

Greeting cards workshop for Canberra veteran families

Crafting your own greeting cards for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing activity brings an afternoon of hands-on creativity, where you can make your own handmade cards to keep or share. On Saturday 1 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our greeting cards workshop in Weston for a relaxed,

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June 26, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney for veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families — join us for fresh air and good company Sea air, an easy stroll along the foreshore, and lunch with good company — that’s the shape of this wellbeing activity at Cronulla. On Friday 7 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our wellbeing walk and

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June 26, 2026

Monthly writing through grief online

War widows, defence and veteran families — join a creative writing session focused on grief Born from an idea shared by a war widow, our Writing Through Grief sessions offer a safe space to express grief. Over time, with many returning participants, the sessions have grown into a place where people feel acknowledged, heard and supported.

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June 19, 2026

Veterans and their families deserve better

Concerns grow over new allied health policy The Government’s proposed $5,000 cap on allied health care has caused great concern to veteran families and members of Families of Veterans Guild. This proposal will result in 25,000 veterans, war widows and families being worse off, with critical, lifesaving care such as psychology and chronic pain management directly affected. The Government maintains that most veterans will be better off

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June 19, 2026

Veterans and their families deserve better

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