Each year in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, families across Australia take a moment to remember in their own way. For many, that moment is the ANZAC Field of Remembrance. What is the ANZAC Field of Remembrance? The ANZAC Field of Remembrance began in 1952. It was created by war widows who wanted a place […]
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Commemorations, Events
Veteran family dinner at Pirate Life Brewing for defence and veteran families Join us on Tuesday 5 May for our second veteran family dinner at Pirate Life Brewing! After the success of our very first Veteran Family Dinner hosted in March in Adelaide, we are coming back to offer local families a chance to connect again, and those
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Celebrate Mother’s Day with other war widows, defence and veteran families. Join us on Saturday 9 May for a Mothers Day afternoon tea for war widows, defence and veteran families. Celebrated around the world, Mother’s Day recognises the role of mothers, maternal bonds and the care they provide. Within the defence and veteran family community, this
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Nature wellbeing hike for defence and veteran families Calling all nature lovers to join us in a guided wellbeing hike on Friday 8 May, facilitated by our Wellbeing Team! This outdoor session offers an opportunity to step away from daily routines, enjoy fresh air and movement, and connect with others in the veteran community while
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Weekly intention setting and reflection online for war widows, defence and veteran families Join our Wellbeing Team for short intention setting and reflection sessions held every Monday afternoon. These gatherings offer a low‑pressure way to build consistency, check in with yourself, and set positive intentions for the week! Its a short yet simple way to
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Crafting and connecting: Kokedama workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Saturday 18 April, we’re having a free kokedama workshop at Solid Rock Defence Ministry — and you’re invited! This session will be facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, spouses, carers etc. You don’t need
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