ADF families in Canberra are invited to join this free yoga session Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for a yoga […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Defence and veteran families can register for a free virtual art session Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for an online
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Social Work and Wellbeing
Why is World Mental Health day important for defence and veteran families? Defence and veteran families often face unique challenges, from frequent relocations and deployments to transitioning back into civilian life. These challenges can impact mental health, highlighting the need to prioritise wellbeing for families of veterans. World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October
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Wellbeing tips
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide tables its final report: time to ask ourselves, what is next? The past few weeks have been significant for our community and for all Australians. With the Royal Commission’s report now public, we’ve reached the end of a major chapter, but our real work starts now. Following
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Advocacy, Important Updates, Opinion Pieces
Post-Traumatic Growth and Veteran Families: A Journey of Hope and Healing For many veteran families, the challenges of military service don’t end when the uniform is folded away. The transition back to civilian life can be a challenging journey, particularly when a loved one has experienced trauma during their service. Yet, even amid these challenges,
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Advocacy, Contribution, Wellbeing tips
A successful Wellness Walk in Canberra from our Wellbeing Program The Social Work and Wellbeing team’s first Wellness Walk event on 13 September in Canberra was a resounding success, bringing together families of veterans for a rejuvenating and engaging experience. The day began at 9.30am at Wildbark at Mulligans Flat in Throsby, ACT, where participants
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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing