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Exercise as self-care for veteran families

The role of physical activity in strengthening family bonds Regular physical activity can be a form of self-care. Exercise not only benefits physical health but also improves mental wellbeing, reduces stress, and strengthens family bonds. Engaging in family exercise creates an opportunity for everyone to reconnect, release tension, and stay active together.   Veteran families face […]

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War widows, war widow, veteran families. Words from our war widows

Words of wisdom from our war widows

Lynne Sullivan, a member of the Board of Directors for Families of Veterans Guild – proudly owned and operated by Australian War Widows NSW, shared her story and insights. Widowed for ten years, Lynne lost her husband, Patrick, after his 25 years of service in the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Engineers. His service included active

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Wellbeing activity for defence families, veteran families and war widows.

October Highlights From Our Wellbeing Program

Veterans’ health week The theme of Veterans’ Health Week 2024 was Keep Connected. This theme focused on promoting good health and wellbeing in the everyday life of veterans and their families and shone a light on the importance of social connection. Our Wellbeing Program held numerous events in Canberra and Sydney for defence and veteran

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World Mental Health Day tips for veteran family

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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Growth after trauma

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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Intimate Partner and Family Domestic Violence Webinar, Veteran Families

Watch our Webinar on understanding intimate partner & family domestic violence: context & action​

About the webinar Watch our enlightening webinar featuring distinguished speakers Dr Sean Cowlishaw and Commissioner Gwen Cherne. In this webinar, Dr Cowlishaw delves into the nuances of intimate partner violence and family domestic violence, discussing key definitions, assumptions, and terminologies. He also explores these issues within the contexts of Defence and the Department of Veterans’

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