Allied health care is essential — and veterans, widows and families deserve certainty On 12 May 2026, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) announced a $5,000 annual monetary limit on allied health services for Veteran Card holders as part of the Federal Budget. The proposal Taking effect on 1 July 2027, the cap on allied […]
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Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Meaningful friendships are at the heart of wellbeing, yet building and maintaining them can sometimes be challenging. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the demands of service, frequent moves, and periods of separation can make connection feel especially difficult to sustain. Taking
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Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Walking through nature feels different with a guide who knows what to point out. War widows, defence and veteran families can join us at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary on Friday 10 July 2026 for a nature connection walk—a slower-paced, sensory take on our
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A bear, a voice, a keepsake: Build-A-Bear for defence and veteran families Bring the kids along for a morning of making something special to keep. On Friday 10 July 2026, defence and veteran families are invited to our Chatswood office for a Build-A-Bear workshop. This wellbeing activity will let each child customise their own bear
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Lava and learning: build your own volcano from home for defence and veteran families Science meets messy fun in this wellbeing activity! Defence and veteran families are invited to join us online on Wednesday 8 July 2026 to build, paint and erupt their very own volcano using a National Geographic kit posted out to you
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Paint, plate, repeat at Tipsy Doodle for war widows, defence and veteran families Come for the painting, stay for the dinner, leave with your creation! Join us in Townsville on Friday 19 June 2026 for our third wellbeing activity in the region: a painting session and meal at Tipsy Doodle Art Studio. Paint and dine
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