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Families of Veterans Guild

veteran support

Watercolour painting workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Online watercolour painting for veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online Looking for a low-pressure, creative activity to unwind and meet others? We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a free watercolour painting session online on Wednesday 8 October 2025.  Open to anyone connected to defence service — including partners, […]

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Wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 3 October 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Lake Burley Griffin, designed to bring

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We want to seem them included in legislation because this is what creates the duty to them

Positive progress but defence and veteran families need more than words

Close but not quite  A message from our CEO, Renee Wilson. On Thursday 04 September 2025 The Hon. Matt Keogh MP made this speech to the Parliament, addressing the progress made since the Royal Commission handed over its final report on 4 September 2024. Minister Keogh used the opportunity to address the Senate Inquiry into

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Wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk for Sydney veteran families

Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families  Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Friday 3 October 2025, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a gentle wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens — a calming place to pause and connect

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Family movie afternoon for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Veteran family movie screening: ‘The Secret Garden’

Afternoon movie at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia With the school holidays approaching, a family movie afternoon is a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy time together. On Thursday 2 October 2025, we invite you to join us for a free movie afternoon at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,

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Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families. Our submission to support families of veterans.

Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families

Our submission to the Mental Health Commission dedicated to veterans and their families In June 2025 the Mental Health Commission of NSW released a consultation paper to assist in the development of their new Strategy for mental health and wellbeing in NSW.   With 26% of Australian veterans calling NSW home and an estimated 246,000

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